Originally Posted by StarLordeus

Traits provide a permanent bonus to your stats , power & abilities last a few seconds , there is a diifference.
I don't think so only on start.It's hard to imagine a Tier 5 ship to have all 4 power levels maxed or very high.Even with maxed skills.

I didn't imply that you are , and neither am i , actually i prefer balance in the powers levels , i was just giving an examble.There are players though that do like the min/max number thing , no need to use such a bad word as "geek".
Man you can play as you see fit and i respect that. I just expressed my opinion about traits , not that it is the right way to play nor that choosing a custom race is the ideal for everyone or you.