just like in hte movies the Xwing pilots couldn't see the TIEs in back of them because of the bulky fuselage behind them...
That is actually a really good point TY2D2, and I think this would encourage (or at least reward!) teamwork and squad play in the air
If you can't see behind you then it is really important to "have a wingman" (sorry - went a little bit MAVERICK and GOOSE there!
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This way the lonewolf that just dives in and goes for whatever dastardly objectives the DEVs have dreamt up with crash and burn pretty quickly
However, those playing in squads (and especially clans with VENT or TS) can fly in formations to protect the player going for the objective
This would add an excellent dimension to space battles that SWBF2 never really achieved IMHO