That's a great idea!

 

It can also be used very deviously.

 

Let say you build a single Lancer Frigate at about day 300, rename it Lancer Frigate 23 and parade across enemy space. The Rebel thinks you've got lots of them and ignores building fighters to build more Bulk Cruisers - when, in fact, what you did build are 8 Imperial Star Destroyers that easily take their Bulks to pieces...

 

Now, THAT'S just plain evil!

Well yes, in theory, except that if it's day 300 then the Rebel player would be better served (and more likely to be) building Nebulon-B's. Comparable cost, much improved performance, two starfighter squadrons...building Bulk Cruisers just doesn't make sense. Now say those 8 Impstars jump in-system to encounter 12 Neb-B's with full starfighter complements on top of the massive starfighter garrison guarding the shipyards...not a pretty picture.

 

But your scenario IS possible...just not likely against a human opponent, especially one who is a veteran of the game.

It's a done deal...just as soon as I get a cable modem myself. The only time I've played multiplayer has been via a LAN. Oh, and once via my modem.

 

Brave...