something I do not like in gold patch

[Suicide Junkie]

Baseships in SE3 were 10 Engines per move, max 30 engines.

This is because it makes sense to me that engines could create energy for the rest of the ship via their operation
Engines use supplies, they don't generate any.

My objection is because of the question "Why can't I replace that supply tank with two engines, and just unplug/not use those two? It would double my supply storage!