Starsector 0.97a is out! (02/02/24); New blog post: Simulator Enhancements (03/13/24)
The game was completed 8 years ago and we get a free expansion every year.
Arranging holidays in an embrace with the Starsector is priceless.
I agree with ValkyriaL, go with the original front half of the ship, and use the engine/back from the Bash+Pimped design.
[...]for that true SCY feel and coloring.
(and if we want to go full sperg, SCY is stealthy lorewise and curves make you ping on radars like crazy because no matter where it is in relation to you, with curves the radar will end up always finding a flat surface to reflect on)