[The Scribbler]

Okay, I'll take you up on your offer for help. I've only played the demo, but I plan to buy the game eventually (though, I must admit I worry about finding pbem opponents). Anyway, here's my question. Sometimes in the demo, I lose control of my ships and they state I have no supply for them. Furthermore, there's a red leaky barrel next to my ship. I have no idea what's going on, and I would love any explanation that would solve this riddle; providing it's true, of course.