It should also be noted that the Gal-x is not exactly a kill'in machine, more a Teir 4.5 ship that people use because they either like its looks or want to handicap themselves. Its hardly a game changer.

Also be aware that those 1200 point ships "costumes" are actually Ships with different BO layouts and abilities (3 of them can be acquired Via in-game means). There full blown ships with special abilities, not just a costume.

In the end, its a transaction, not a micro (well i supposed its not as expensive as buying the game at launch), i would just ignore the Micro part of it. Not like you actually have to buy any of that stuff to play the game.