Can you tell us a bit about self-defense/weaponry that the ship has if the Prospector were to find itself in a sticky situation?

Unfortunately the Prospector doesn't come well equipped for combat, but has just enough to potentially warn off attackers and withstand some light fire. If you plan on mining in dangerous areas it might be worth paying for a fighter escort to save risking going alone and being found. It will come with two size one laser repeaters, a light shield generator and some basic countermeasures.