The tribal is a good ship, my one problem with it is a lack of speed, even on overcharge.

You can fit at least 2.5 inches of belt along with some decent guns and a torp tube.
Now it may not be as maneuverable as the q class but i think that you can still out do most torp shots or at least turn into them and only take one hit (not too much damage unless its a jap hd torp).

Now if i can only get this manual aiming down....