Ebon Jaguar just got a few decent configs in the RecGuide. Before that the only one that passed my sniff test was the E. It's a B-list frame that initially got d-list configs.
Wait, WHAT?
How is an XL, Endo, FF design a B-List Frame?
Its a T-Wolf at 10 tons lighter or a Storm Crow at 10 tons heavier.
As for Pods, I won't defend those other than to say the 'A' is my default, if I'm running an Ebon Jag, its going to be the A model.
You'll accept all my ERLL Sniping & be happy about it, or, you'll deal w/ my Ultra-20 when you close in.
Crossbow is a C-list frame with C to B-list configs. It wanted to be a lighter Kingfisher but failed. Crossbow W almost got there, but not quite.
Logistically, its nice to have an Omni that requires ZERO advanced construction techniques, but in turn, the pod space fails.
That said the USE of the Pod Space is pretty good.
Clan LRMs, Clan Streaks, Clan LRMs/Streaks/MPLs, what is there to complain about?
Short of mounting a pair of Clan LPL cheese you can't get much more efficient than the above choices.
Kingfisher is a B-list frame with A-list configurations. It's always had a niche in the Can arsenals it has filled well for competitive BV.
I can't disagree there, the huge engine tonnage limits the # of guns which in turn limits the amount of BV it can be.