Pirate engineers worked very hard creating the frigate. Initially it used to be a Styx, though proving it seems to be rather impossible. Phoenix was equipped with non-standard engines, an improved power supply system and a thicker hull. The bridge of the ship has been expanded and equipped with a broader overview screen. This ship is not welcome in Imperial space, as these machines used to lead the largest pirate raids, and are associated with pirate leaders.
At least this game isn’t 100% realistic. Otherwise it would’ve gone something like this.
“Why don’t we put a huge-xxxx glass cockpit. That sounds like a great idea!”
In the first battle:
“Sh*t! The pilot and copilot are dead. A random coil mortar hit went straight through the glass and exploded inside!”
It’s the mook’s law that protects them. Why do Jericho ships die so easy? No cockpit = no visible pilot = no personality = mook who won’t live past the end of this sentence.