I actually wanted to write a BFG expansion for FT. {Cause I think BFG is a pretty crappy game but I love the Warhammer 40K universe) I have only played FT once but now I have all the manuals courtesy of the internet
I love PDF. I would be interested to discuss your "home rules" and stuff.
I live in a crappy little logging town in western Washington. There just isn't a gaming community around here. Otherwise I'd whip together a FT group and get them building their fleets.
Anyway, I look forward to some stimulating FT convo.