The fictional engines and warp drive provide an in-world reason why some aft firing positions may be unavailable. The visible side pontoons and raised structures weaken a blanket claim that no rearward mount can fit anywhere. The design question becomes one of finding a workable location outside the engine line. This moment shows how a fictional constraint can be accepted while its engineering consequences are still tested against the model.
Notable Point · 3:07-3:40
Testing engine and warp-drive constraints
Engines and warp travel may block some stern positions, yet the model's side pontoons and raised structures still appear to offer space for rearward weapons.