This is how I've been running my MVAE:

3xDHC, 1 quantum torp
2xTurrets, 1 quantum mine launcher

Torp spread 1, cannon scatter volley 1, Attack Pattern Omega 1, Dispersal Pattern Beta 3
Torp spread 1, cannon scatter volley 1
Tac team 1
Emergency Power to Shields 1+2
Sci team 1, Hazard Emitters 2, Grav Well 1