Too many naval battles inTerrExp

[flanker]

Let me start by saying that Terrae Expugnae is a terrific mod. I just love playing it and find it quite challenging. My question is, "do we need to have so many ships and naval battles?". The AI seems to bring them out of nowhere to the benefit of the enemy and I must devote huge resources to build navies to keep them in check. The numerous naval battles are more distracting than anything else. Is there a way to tone down the AI shipbuilding activity?
Thanks,

[spirit_of_rob]

well i havent played the mod yet but if they arent gaining extra money bonus every turn just increase the cost of naval units