I love the advice from you both. This is exactly why I am torn between the 2 paths.
I do have all the smaller ships that can take 1-2 others on board, but I can solo easily. The Carrack does have a lot of capability that incorporates medical, exploration drones, cargo, and modules, etc. but it is impossible to solo easily. Until I can automate the turrets, I cannot even defend myself.
I would find it strange using a Carrack to bounty hunt solo (as I can in the Cutty Blue) and I can do medical/rescue play, but I don't think I'll have the medical drones (like the Apollo). The Corsair is meant for more than just a pilot, but I could solo it since it has many pilot-controlled weapons.
Long story short, I see the points you both make and don't know if any choice is perfect.
Thanks again for the advice... much appreciated!
I may just keep the fleet as-is for now and see how the gameplay shapes up over the next
few decades. lol