To maximize ships: Engineering 5 - max power core. Electronics 5 - max CPU. Energy Management 5 - max capacitor capacity. Energy Systems Operation 5 - max rate capacitor recharges. Energy Grid Upgrades 5 - reduce CPU needs of pwr modules. Shield Management 5 - max shield capacity. Shield Operation 5 - max rate shield recharges. Hull Upgrade 5 - max armor. Repair Systems 4 - best repair modules. Mechanic 5 - max hull strength