Enemy ships getting stronger?

[CarribeanThunder]

If you see JUST BLACK cannons, that's Explosive. I'm sure these dudes ( Colossus/Predator ) don't have Explosives.

Zep, you could be right, but if you see a large stream of fireballs flying right up from your hull, it was an Explosive that hit.
I think I'll go out to a Colossus and Predator, and see how they work, I'll be back in a few with my findings.

[Dr. Zeppers]

I know what you mean when you describe explosive, seen it many a times.
Cant remember all the circumstances of the priors I was referring to, just that I filed it away as them using explosive when your too close.