Because scientists can also defend themselves. Drone launcher platform.
The platform has 2 large drones in the middle, missile launching tanks, 4 drones with rapid projectiles, and 8 drones with lasers.
Official starmade website:
https://www.star-made.org/
Download page of the Drone Launcher:
https://starmadedock.net/content/dwr_galactusx31_defense_scientific_platform.5393/