This is actually related to the weapon type mismatch. Dreadstars use: Hardpoint 'MaskedBeamMounts' { part_id={12,13}, mtype = "SuperHeavy", }, vs {mtype="Siege", n=5, mlocation=1,space=30}, for all other siege weapon users (Super Dreadnought, Orthin Dreadnought, Orthin gunship)....