Hey Dexter! You should be using the speed and maneuverability to avoid getting hit in the nose too much. The low armor means the double shields on the sides or heavy armor in the back should be taking most of the damage. If you're getting hit in the nose a lot try turning your side to the enemy and firing back. If you lose one level of the double shields, turn again and face a fresh side toward them.

for each fight, the noise is destroyed, and a lot of crew members are killed...