Well, if there's some serious hacking goin on.. then how bout some consideration to this annoying buglet...
Talkin about the Type IX Damage screen (maybe Type VII & XXI too):
When the Aft Batteries are damaged... the Forward Batteries are highlighted on the F7 Damage screen...
And if the Forward Batteries are damaged... then, yep, the Aft Batteries are highlighted...
Cordialement, Duke of Earl