Shields

i think they are. they are the mind and soul of the carrier, but the body is quite a bit weaker

 

I didn't get carriers either. Far to high on the tech tree for the games I played.

 

my games usually last a while depending on how many players. when i was protoss, i usually got carriers every game, but they were sometimes not as useful in some situations. they are great support, but not so great when you are only using them.

 

The good thing about starcraft is nothing is really great when you are just using them.

 

Hmmmm, so now im intrigued. For airforce, what is best for the air for Protoss? And if there is no best, in which situations would the different fighters be useful for?

 

Airforce? who needs that?
Even on islands, a few corsairs for Disruption web and some AA then shuttles for drops.