I can't help but put my 2 cents in this, heh...
When you think about it, in all of the different eras of the Star Wars Universe, everything seems to have obvious weak spots which shows a lack of engineering in the design process. I would make the Super Star Destroyer and the
Eclipse SSD exceptions though...both have substantial protection and firepower. I also like the idea of the big Imperial walkers, because how often will fighters have tow cables on them?
OK, by the numbers:
1. TIEs and Confed's fighters...after comparing performance with TIE Fighter and Standoff, I come to the conclusion that our fighters accelerate at a much better rate and go quite faster. Speed is life in a dogfight, making it the most important advantage. TIE interceptors, Advanced, Avengers, and Defenders turn very well, but certainly won't help them when our boys can play Red Rover with them all day long with their blazing speed. Terran Confederation PWNS the Galactic Empire in the fighter category!
2. Shielding comparisons...I'd say inconclusive, because of insufficient explanations of how either system works, mostly due to the fact that noone in this day and age knows how the hell it's possible
Since this is an unknown factor, for the sake of the argument, shield considerations are ignored.
3. Weapons...hands down, gun for gun, I go for the anti-matter weapons over the "lasers" of the Star Destroyer. However, the Star Destroyer posesses an incredible volume of turbolaser batteries that can lay down a huge concentration of fire. I would say this category depends on the capabilities of the gun crews. However, if the
Victory is in front of
Eclipse's fo'c'sle, you can kiss it goodbye thanks to the Death Star laser mounted there
4. Propulsion...the SD can enter hyperspace,
Victory cannot, giving the SD the advantage of speed, ability to withdraw, and make hit and run attacks at will. Advantage-Star Destroyer!
With fighter compliments, Confed wins every time. If both sides have none, the battle will depend on the cunning of their captains! Of course, that is assuming either equal shield strength, or none at all.