As mentioned in IRC, combat ranks seem messed up.
My droenr gets rank 72/62 whatever drone he equips, from an observer, TL13 gatling or a raptor.
My melee tank also gets 72/62 wether its a TL1 knuckles, or a devils grace
My Rifle spy gets 80/62 whatever rifle he equips from a lazar to a disruptor.
This is when it is the only weapon each has on them, and have zoned and relogged etc.
Also, my HC tank gets 69/62 with bad special alloy knife(no points in MC), and 72/62 with a creed.
Equipping a lower tl weapon does not lower rank, this will stop any possibility of hunting for trophies, or even supporting lower level clan members in hunting etc.