This question occurred to me when I was dreaming up the various custom factions I'd create once the full game is released. Will you be able to 'pick and choose' which ship hulls you want from the races available, or will you have to select a template from one of the existing races and work only off that?



For example, say I create a race largely based off the United Empire but I like the look of a few of the Craver vessels. Would I then be able to select those Craver hulls over the United Empire equivalents?

My assumption, terrible I know, is that the ship design will be based on your affinity. However I see no reason that it shouldn't be its own option. It would also be cool to have a large selection of community approved models, and perhaps even pick and choose for each class!