Class Points
Each ship class has a maximum number of legally allowed Class Points. Each combat device (weapon, shield, thruster) consumes a certain amount of Class Points. Exceeding the limit results in negative consequences.
Loadout limits are defined by Class Points. Larger ships have higher-tier ship classes that allow more Class Points.
Every Ship Device used in combat costs some Class Points.
Exceeding the allowed Class Points for your Ship Class is illegal and results in Outlaw status.
A notification will inform you when you violate the Class Points limit.
Being an Outlaw has drawbacks. Most traders will avoid you, and Law Enforcement officers will hunt you.
See: Ship Computer → Apps → Ship Config → Class Points