Best mod for a newbie?

[Blackadar]

I'm not actually a newbie - I've had SEIV for a while. However, I find that the game is, frankly, too complex for me. With a wife, house and children, I just don't have enough time to get into it THAT deeply. Is there a mod out there that would make it a bit easier for someone like me? Or one that would equate the technology to something I might comprehend, like Star Wars or Star Trek?

Or, in your opinion, what's the best mod out there and where can I find it?

Thanks!