TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
The Problem is Kwa that once you leave Atmo the small craft is just small. An X wing would have equal maneuverability to a Death star the only problem would be if it got to close to the gravity well.I think it has been proven in many battles over and over again that small maneuverable crafts IS absolutely crucial in taking down a larger entity.
If you get to close to the Gravity well of a planet then yes the odds reverse. as the larger craft is fighting to pull itself out.
Basically the fighter only really works in low orbit. beyond that fighters loose their edge.
In open space they would lack the range, against large targets they would lack the punch against well armed foes they would lack the protection. their only potential would be more or less as missiles and ram themselves into the target.
In Low orbit a fighter knocks out the engines and then rams the target into a degrading orbit so that a large capital ship would hit reentry and breakup.
Fighters in open space unless you have a convenient plot device like a thermal vent not going to be in a position of advantage. In Atmo they have the atmosphere and gravity on their side.