@lancake I repeated the test as requested, and sure enough with both ships in the same sector I can damage blocks with the beam weapon as normal immediately after spawning. However, If I train on a second target (same blueprint, same firing ship) in a different sector, it exhibits the problem I was describing.

I will upload blueprints and logs as soon as I can. It may be a few days before I have time.

Ok, Further feedback:

@lancake yes, I was referring to beams as support though on further examination that may have been a mistake on my part (my test array was too small). Cannons and missiles with beam support still damage blocks and structure HP.