Phased Polaron too easy to research?

[Nitram Draw]

I think each weapon should counter at least one defensive item and each weapon should be able to be countered by one defensive item, sort of like rock, paper, scissors.
This would force you to constantly modify your designs base on your opponents strategy. You don't really have to do this now.
I would guess that everyone's dream ship would contain many similiar components, which is a shame given the vast number of choices available.