But... if it's for extended space exploration.... what about pilot support? accommodation? living supplies?
(Do note same problem present on Calion, the reason it's successor Vegalion become so XBOXHUEG is not only heavy armament)
Then again, Athena is supposed top be self-operating so....
EDIT: also, the remote units might also function as attack reflector. One hell of a defense system that is (non-ferromagnetic I.S. grade projectile will crush it soundly though)