What is so good about the Ohtori?

Nothing in particular, its weapons are only class 5/6 (can't remember). I would assume when giving the forum description they just chose a wreck at random.

Three suggestions to keep the game fresh: Mods, mods, and more mods.
The only way out of the Primus area is the jumphole back to Omicron Alpha.
Since we're in the spoiler forum, if you want to fight Nomads, try Tie Universe 2.1, and there are two gates that bring you to a new system, one's in Cambridge, the other in Texas. You'll see a constant battle between The Order and the Nomads there. Fly away from the stations, waypoint a "loop" around the system, it's not that big, and you'll be on your own constantly fighting Nomads. Oh, and they drop a lot more than shield batteries in this one. Big money to be made, but the Nomads in this mod are much stronger than the unmodded version.
Want many new worlds? Try TNG 2.65 for single player and multiplayer, or WTS Worlds for Multiplayer only. Many new ships as well, and changes in speeds of ships and the way they handle.
If you need any help with installing mods, just ask. It's very easy.

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