So I need someone to tell me if setting Ion Cannons to kinetic with a high EMP and low damage will achieve the effect I want:
Great vs shields
Crap on Armor
High EMP effect
yes and now. kinetic will make it good against shield but its still gonna keep a certain efficiency versus armor. statswise it does half the damage, but depending on how you do your weapon, it could still have a big impact on the armor.
but i guess what you suggest is the best way. you could also just make the ship
without shield. its not a new concept and it would solve your problem.
And be movie accurate too. star wars ship dont have shields
edit : dont worry about making faction fight another, thats actually incredibly easy to do