Many years after the Earth was destroyed, space colonies prosper. But there are pirates out there who pillage satelites and colonies. You are one of those pirates! Research to rasie your stats and do battle with other pirates!
There are many items you can install on your ship to make them more powerful.
Here's a link:
http://www.starpirates.net/register.php?referer=40068
I'm in a fleet called Disciples of Athena, led by a user named Leecarey. Just say I told you about it, he should let you join.