here is the component that caused the symptoms
Name                  := Supply Storage I 10kT
Description           := Area on a starship to store supplies.
Pic Num               := 117
Tonnage Space Taken   := 10
Tonnage Structure     := 0
Cost Minerals         := 100
Did not matter what size ship it was in.  Once all other components were gone, the ship could not be Hit.  I did not try using the Talisman.
The full file:
http://www.windingstream.com/se/gryphin_components.htm
 
 [ December 30, 2002, 23:42: Message edited by: Gryphin ]