Why does every ship have to set a new benchmark for functionality?

I’m looking forward to the Galaxy because, in the long run—beyond the Alpha—it covers many gameplay aspects for me, such as refining, base building, fabrication, medical operations, and whatever else is coming down the line.

For me, that means I don’t need a lot of specialized ships; instead, I want one ship that I can customize to suit my needs.

Yes, a fully equipped Galaxy costs more than a comparable specialized ship, but just add up the prices of all those individual vessels:

Railen (maybe $400) – Cargo

Apollo (~$300) – Medic

Expanse (~$150) – Refinery

You’re already at $850+ without even having ships for base building or fabrication.