Is the total number of ship designs ...

[Elowan]

I get that I can add more ship sizes and it would appear that I can add as many sizes/bitmaps as I wish.

I don't get the requirement to add each new design/size to each race folder. Doesn't the game just default to the second entry if it can't find the bitmap?

I'd like some sizes unique to my race for example.

Thanks Atrocities - I like thorough answers. I know it takes time and I appreciate it.