The Independence has 30 turbolaser batteries, 30 Ion Cannon batteries, and 30 heavy turbolaser batteries.  All of which are currently crewed at full capacity by regular military crews because the ship didn't see front line combat.  (this isn't very good for a ship of the size of the Independence, though.  The carrack cruisers the Independence is going up against each have 10 heavy turbolasers and 20 Ion Cannons.)<br/><br/>The best thing your character could do would likely be to stay in the civillian sections of the ship and try to get a betting pool started on the outcome of the battle.  :)