I presume this is by design, but I have to ask.
I was playing 1.3 MPI Defend as Scion.
My friend had a stock warrior. He jumped out and let a passing enemy pilot get into it. He then snipped it and got back in. It was upgraded with arc and shield.
I can see enemy created ships getting upgrades, but why ships that enemy pilots take over?
Hmm...
I don't think it's that big a deal...
I guess it is notable tho.
Sounds like a great way to upgrade your ship to me :p
I think any ships in the ai's posession is upgraded once the ai gets an armory. Even if a ship is taken from the human team, it gets upgraded. I wouldn't consider it a good or bad thing. If you get it back, you get a free weapon, but you also take the risk of losing your ship or sniper if you don't successfully get your ship back.