Play By Committee SE4 Game.

[Suicide Junkie]

At the moment there aren't very many ships to control, although that will probably change quickly as the system lords respond to the Phong.

If you don't mind the thin pickings, you could be our first Officer.
It will be a little more mercenary than before; each officer will get their own budget, and ask the local system lords to help fund the fleet ala Xcom, in addition to a small percent of the tax revenue.

The Krsqk-bot finance minister will be able to handle monthly repeat transfers of resources so it won't be undue trouble to arrange.

Will you muscle out your competition by providing a superior service, or spread yourself too thin and fail to protect your region?