The only problem with this is that fighters need a home planet in order to survive. Would you want to assign a home planet when you spawn a fighter, or what kind of a system would you like to see? I've had this idea for a while, but it's not currently a viable option. I'd be fine with adjusting the system to allow this though, just send me a pm on how you'd like to see it implemented. That goes for anyone, btw, as this game grows the most from player input :)
Edit: Added in a shipyard ship, which can be spawned through the spawn menu. It's not that different from spawning a planet (now), but they're mainly a stylistic thing, and because they don't have gravity, you can set up rows of them which function as ship farms. Oh, and check out the credits! :P
Thanks Big! I've been working on it slowly, but life's gotten in the way :P I appreciate the support and will continue to work on it. I just can't say enough how great it's been to have you guys as fans, you've given me a lot of great ideas and supported me in continuing to improve this game. I'd love to make it a full time profession, but it's not a financially viable option... (yet). I'd love to win a Kongregate contest with my release of the full version, which would set me on the track to turning my passion into a living, but until then, I'll work on it while I can.
Thanks, I thought it would be cool and more realistic if they could communicate and team up.