Engineers Ship Builds & Load Outs Heavy armament for a medium sized ship, 1 large and 3 small.

[GN_Abbude]

when I build my ships I usually test them in pirate zones level 6 or 7, against NPCs with engineering.
In a set of four weapons, one large and three small, what alternatives do you find most efficient ?, discarding missiles and torpedoes as an option.

the piercing in small weapons is very low and I am already saving space for pack-hounds in other slots as a tactical weapon and a Chaff destroyer.

 

[F4fred]

If you are good with fixed weapons then Cytos are very efficient shield strippers.

 

[S0rkvild]

Piercing abilities can be effectively raised by using corrosive shell on small multicannon. Go for automated small turret, this will allow you to focus on aiming with other weapons and your target will be always painted with corrosives. If you prefer using lasers in other slots - go for focused, it raises the falloff and buffs piercing abilities significantly.