I have played AI against AI as well. I designed the system to want to hang between short and long range, so collisions are reduced.

Good observation, John. The standard combat rulers are 15cm (6 inches) short range and 30cm (12 inches) long. I increased short to 7 inches and long to 14, which works out to 1 and 2 cables (600 and 1200 feet) in scale terms.

The increase of ranges also gives more maneuver room. Also, one ship’s base has to contact the other's hull for a collision.