In regard to those extremely cheap AI ships, they use this "weapon mount" on their components:
quote:
Long Name := DieCast Mounting
Short Name := Harden Mount
Description := A weapons mount that adds more support to the equipment
Code := D
Cost Percent := 0
Tonnage Percent := 100
Tonnage Structure Percent := 400
Damage Percent := 75
Supply Percent := 100
Range Modifier := 0
Weapon To Hit Modifier := -10
Vehicle Size Minimum := 0
Weapon Type Requirement := None
Vehicle Type := Ship
Any component with this mount costs ZERO resources to build and maintain. Personally, I don't like this and have changed the mount.