* Originally by Kris Lewis

How to calculate the minimum number of fighters to attack with:

                (his ftrs) * (his odds)
(your ftrs)  =  -----------------------
                     (your odds)

Ex; If he has a Scout Marauder (2.0:1) and 200 Ftrs, and you have a
BattleShip (1.6:1), you need to attack with (250*2.0)/1.6, or 312.5 (313)
fighters. This assumes no shields on his craft and does not account for
the slight random factor in the calculations the game uses.
Shields are at 2:1 odds, regardless of shiptype (I THINK. I'm sure Joel
or Gary will correct me if I'm mistaken.)

Ferrengi ship's odds:
Assault Trader - 1.0:1
BattleCruiser  - 1.2:1
DreadNaught    - 1.4:1

Alien ship's odds are the same as player ships of the same type.