Despite losing the turret and therefore a substantial amount of its original firepower, as well as reduced angles of cover fire, the Antares still packs a punch in terms of weaponry. Would the Antares technically classify as a heavy fighter?

The Antares is still classified as a Heavy Fighter due to its remaining firepower, which, while lower in raw DPS, provides punch in alternate ways with the EMP and quantum jammer. However, it does somewhat straddle the line between a Heavy Fighter and an Interdictor.