I've used search, but the most recent posts related were from 2009. In another Star Trek game we had ships with marines and could knock out the shielding and beam them over, eventually taking over the ship. It would then fly back to star dock and you would get points.

Is there any chance something like this could be implemented? Any plans already in the works?

I really enjoy playing the role of the privateer, and being able to take over a ship and add its uniqueness to my own...I mean score energy credits for it...would make combat far more strategic and engaging. Just a thought from a newbie.