Actually, that sounds pretty good. Unless and until there's another jump in drive rates, getting to the Limit is a fair challenge - giving us a reason as to why most of Fendom is still in the Solar System, and making exploration more ... I don't know, exciting?
As for the scrapped plane hulls? Hell yeah. I can see Hermes being interested in a few more generalized designs than the Express turned out to be, success of that particular project aside, and these'd be perfect. Thus giving at least some excuse of a framework to tie PC interaction into.
Though, of course you realize your protagonist is going to be constantly referred to as Mr.Morden, right?
-Griever
When tact is required, use brute force. When force is required, use greater force.
When the greatest force is required, use your head. Surprise is everything. - The Book of Cataclysm
As for the scrapped plane hulls? Hell yeah. I can see Hermes being interested in a few more generalized designs than the Express turned out to be, success of that particular project aside, and these'd be perfect. Thus giving at least some excuse of a framework to tie PC interaction into.
Though, of course you realize your protagonist is going to be constantly referred to as Mr.Morden, right?
-Griever
When tact is required, use brute force. When force is required, use greater force.
When the greatest force is required, use your head. Surprise is everything. - The Book of Cataclysm