Although the RGI can fly circles around Assault Gunboats, it's a good idea to stay out of their sights. What they lack in speed they more than make up in firepower and durability. Their ion cannons can disable your systems, making you a sitting duck in space. Spamming your "match speed" button is one solution to avoid ramming them from behind while trying to fire on them. I also aptly demonstrate here how pointless it is to use single fire laser blasts against a slow target.