@Gota If you don't make them, they won't be.

Is there a version that just removes the weapons altogether?

i was surprised to see my battledroid get one shotted in melee then i found out it was a Kijin with a great sword - anime ogres + very big sword = scrapmetal lol

Good, now my colonists wont instantly die to kinsect glaives and heavy bowguns late game.