Blakes runs an event called "The Gauntlet" which basically is a course where you run between a series of dummy ships that are scripted to fire at you, and the person with best time wins. Loads of fun.
When I was observing the event from the stand, Blue Mambi (the organizer) was standing by, and asked if I wanted tor make a run, I said I didn't have an up to date SPD ship.
A Shipbuilder (forgot the name) who is in the crowd, asked "Hotspur, do you like Feluccas or Lorchas?" I said "Lorchas, hands down, it's a style thing". And presto, he gave me one.