Aurellia Chain reaction ships are not a problem if you can keep the shields up at all times.
What do you mean by Chain reaction ships? i don't get that. Those other theories are good. About multiple cockpits (i think you meant Control rooms, but i get the point) it's a good idea to give many hearts to your beast. maybe you even get lucky and, mid fight, your ship becomes 2 ships. That gave me some "cheating" ideas for tournaments that only allow one ship on larger size classes.
Elethio
Overall Swarm tactics doesn't work at ALL with me. Maybe it's my designing method, but i just can't create swarm designs. I have trouble even while making twins work. Can't wait for the tournament to see what they are doing in the low-cost/ship classes.