My main suggestion is either 1) non-linked (or linked) control blocks for power, shields and thrust OR 2) a single "systems" control block for all three. Function being that as a ship takes damage and begins having power, shield and thrust outages, a second non-pilot player can use this control to restart those systems one by one without the pilot doing a full ship restart. This would give properly crewed capital ships another good bonus against ships without crew.
Currently players can...
Multiplayer ship thought
Currently players can...
Multiplayer ship thought