Appologies about the firestorm, with what I had read in here had given me the impression that people didnt like the one arc situation and wanted it changed. And if it does drop to 35pts I dont think it will affect much tbh, those that love it will still take it, those that dont wont, and those that are undcided will take a little of it and something else probably. Or just reserve in some nova's.
Now that you point it out as a 12fp vs 15cm issue for the Ret, I agree whole heartedly, heck decrease the lances to match if you want, I hadnt been thinking of it that way.
Im still not sold on the Oberon, going in with a 5+ prow wont be your decision usually with its 15cm speed, it will be the enemy's. And eventually you will need both of those broadisdes in a fight wich puts it in a much better spot then the emperor. And its not completly dependant on its AC like the Emp is so if it fudges a reload, unlikely as it is and the re-roll fails too, again I know its not likely, it still has options. This is incentive enough for those not willing do divest to chance the entire outcome of the battle. And for those that like to play more aggresive this is their BB CV of choice to compliment the dictator's.
And if the thought of a 5+ prow stuck in with the enemy is the problem you shouldnt be thinking about it being a weakness, just even footing with the choas scum you most liekly are pasting against it with your ramming. Ever seen a BB ram something? Even orks are envious.
But ive got a question about the Overlord, is anything likely to change with this ship, or is it a backburner issue?