Kilrathi/Kzin Race

[EViL JiM]

That is preceisely what I had in mind.. but I dont want to give any large advantage to the race which uses the tech tree.. I also want to make it so you can just copy and paste the set in without any trouble or messing up other mods/races/base game

Heck, give it bonusses ... !! Just make it a technology type you have to pick, a la Crystalline, Organic, and the like. Add in improved components for various fighter-class items, even. Slightly better and/or smaller Fighter Bays; enhancements for same, etc.

Go all out, make it into a Wing Commander-style mod which supports heavy use of fighters and carriers ... !