Weapon Platforms

[Smolf]

This has maybe been discussed before but how do you outfit your weapon platforms?

I usually research large WP as soon as possible then add a combat sensor, and some direct fire weapons using a massive mount. Maybe a few PD if the enemy is using missiles.

I have read somewhere that it's a waste of space adding shields because the WPs are so easy to hit and quickly get destroyed. And most people research shield depleters or phased weapons which makes the normal shields more or less useless.

Is armor a better choice than shields? (not considering organic armor which can regenerate).