I do indeed feel sorry for them, but since I only fly Minmatar. Not so much. :)

I agree, an agility bonus would be nice as well.

With regards to the damage output, I did throw in the caveat about an experience pilot vs. an ishkur.

My point was more that for the cost of an AF vs. the Rifter, there really should be a more proportionate damage output than there is.

I'm a big fan of the Wolf/Jaguar but atm they are nothing more than a glorified Rifter (and I love my rifter). At all Lvl5, a rifter with a Gyro, 3x220 and RL (all, Barrage, T2 and non rigged) delivers 123 DPS w/ a volley damage of 249. A Jaguar with the exact same damage setup only delivers 149 DPS and 301 volley damage. The big difference is the EHP and the higher EM resist.
Relative to their cost <225K vs. 26M ISK>, the Minmatar (cause I don't fly the others) AFs should have higher damage potential. I agree with the tracking boost, but I think a speed boost along with a little love given to the RL would bring it in line with the cost. We don't have the extra drone space as the Ishkur (200DPS w/ Warrior IIs) and let's face it, it would eat a Jag for lunch (barring pilot skill differences) nor do we have the unlimited ammo or reload time of a blaster AF.
Not many people have the skills to be all lvl 5 so realistically, damage is way lower. The RL boost would also help the Vengeance AFs.
tl;dr; - Jaguar - I agree w/ Options 1 & 2 and throw in RL love. This should bring it in line with the cost.
Wolf - I think both 1& 2.
I also think costs should remain where they are as they should cost alot given the damage potential.

Great story and very nice link to your past and the Bleeding Rose story line. Well done.