[BloodyButcher]

U dont have to make each race symetric.
Ive said this a million times, as you base your stats on some "tiamata-esque" approach.
If cath/etd has 3 pods each, you can have more fleets with EMP attack ships, wich is good in this modern fast paced value PA.
Less "zero loss(def ships that fire before the attacker)" def ships is key, as no one in their right mind will land a dark red calc for 90% of the round anyways. The only ones landing red calcs is trolls, like Asc/HEROES, or alliance on a mission to destroy another alliance.