No problem, they are 'free' after all.
They use DUC weapons, then move on to Gravity Weapons and then High-Energy Discharge (wave motion guns

) The one balance you might want to change (up to you) is the Defense Ship Alpha, has four pdc cannons normally, might want to lower these for more guns, your choice.
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"The Empress took your name away," said Chance.
Owen smiled coldly. "It wasn't hers to take. I'm a Deathstalker until I die. And we never forget a slight or an enemy." -Owen Deathstalker.