Keeper Nilbog
Mongoose
All the games i've played (though mainly against Klingon or Romulan - i'm using Klink's till i get around to the Gorns), have generally not used the IDF SA, your too busy doing other things. The game against the Romulans was the only one where the drones played a major part.
Most ships appear to be able to handle a salvo or 2 of drones, but it does tend to reduce Phaser availiblity. Haven't tried the Kzinti yet, and as most of the learning games we play are around 600 (the one with the Romulan's was 1000pt - and great fun), it will be interesting to see if the 'drone zerg' will be noticable at that level.
Most ships appear to be able to handle a salvo or 2 of drones, but it does tend to reduce Phaser availiblity. Haven't tried the Kzinti yet, and as most of the learning games we play are around 600 (the one with the Romulan's was 1000pt - and great fun), it will be interesting to see if the 'drone zerg' will be noticable at that level.