Patch 4.10 - Development Updates by Daidalos Team

[Bobb4]

Originally Posted by ElAurens

It was explained some time ago that ships are not AI controlled. They only can follow a pre-determined course. The only way they can react to enemy action is to fire, or not fire, their weapons.

They will not even maneuver to aviod collisions with their own unit members.

Hopefully modders either 3rd party or subcontracted will soon fix that.
I am sure once the full scope of the entire game hits modders will be in heaven