Overview
this how to make a ship or at least my way
steps
1.develope the CORE
2. normaly you want a 1 to 2 layers of reactors arond the bridge, [starting block]
3.pack on 2 to 3 layers of armour on your CORE and then add components, [stoarge,collectors,extra reactors,R generators,shields]
4.pack on 2 to 3 more layers of armour and then develop the rest of the shape of the ship in armour blocks with weapon and component slots open.
5.add on the engins on the back, sneak some maneuvering thrusters inside and outside your ships hull.
6.add on the factorys in nice protected areas but you NEED a passage in and of the production area.
7.decorate your ship. AND HEAD TO WAR!
awsomefication
1.design gun placemnts and armour shapes in the same style in all your ships to give the apereance of a proper fleet
2.add awsome uneeded components and armour panels and thrusters [if you got P to do it]
3.look at agents and other ships for inspiration or just say i want this and go for it, that works too.