Crew pods can be mounted on some of the larger projectile mounts.
Each time a pod is fired, it consumes crew from the ship.
If a pod docks with an enemy ship, the crew will begin assaulting it from the inside out.
Large shuttle pods have thrusters allowing them to either pursue targets or return to you.
Suicide cannons do not support return trips.
You can deploy crew pods with ( MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON).
You can change the control assignment in the advanced options of the TACTICS PANEL.