BASIC IDEA:
Add another button in the air combat aircraft screens (same category as retreat, afterburners and evasive roll) titled "Emergency Disengage" which would allow the rapid egress of an aircraft from a fight, but would result in a 72hr recovery time in addition to the repair time for the accumulated damage +20% max HP more damage (to a minimum of 1% HP) to simulate the rough landing. (More info in the Details section).
-The balance should be similar, if not the same, as the current indestructible interceptor system. (More info in the Balance section.)
-This should satisfy both sides of the indestructible interceptors debate, the for's and the against's. (More info in the Reasoning Section.)
DETAILS:
BALANCE FACTORS:
REASONING BEHIND THE SUGGESTION:
I am going to post links to this thread in any threads discussing the indestructible interceptor issue. If your needs would be met with this idea, if you like and support the implementation of the idea, please comment and say so. This will help the developers see how popular this idea is (if it indeed gains popularity.)
Please comment any concerns or suggestions below as well.
Thanks!