@ pipsqueak: My gunboat can only mount level 8 turrets. Sorry - the level 9 guns don't work for me.
@ globalplayer-svk: That's the right attitude. ;)
FYI - In order to pirate Tau 31, you've pretty much gotta throw out the "no dock camping" rule. If you wait until they're in control, its too late and they've already quick docked. To fix this problem, I agree to moving the battleship a few clicks further out.