My point wasn't just that easy isn't easy, but that it goes from easy to impossible in one sector. I could deal with the idea of a game with no easy setting, though I don't think it is a good idea (not all gamers are hardcore, some want an easy time). So I could be fine with the settings of "no...

Because as it stands it isn't so much a "curve" as a "wall". On easy it is fairly easy right up to the last sector... at which point it is impossible. The rebel ships destroy me with ease, never mind getting to the boss. Well that really isn't a good difficulty setup. If the last...