As head of the Star Army, I'm constantly having new equipment practically forced on me whether or not I asked for it. I want the Star Army to have a consistency to it. When we acquire a new design, it's for the whole Star Army. And just like in real life, ships are assigned by the leadership of the military, not picked by captains.
Manufacturers can make whatever designs they want, but the Star Army must avoid adoption of redundant equipment, and I am committed to improving the Star Army's equipment list, not just expanding it.
If the ship is better (and I'm not merely talking about its in-game capabilities), it can replace current ones. I'm looking for ships with:
- Better design and artwork (looks better)
- Better interiors (set the scene for player characters)
- Better written systems information (describe what players need to do to operate the equipment, what can go wrong, and how to repair the equipment).
- Countermeasures against in-game threats