was wondering what thet newbie gold was used for

Thanks for the input.  I read nebulas help you from getting hitting while logged sadly i couldnt find one and got hit twice last night.
Move to a new system and found someone who I think quit the game.

Working on understanding designing ships. read the guide but still need more work...

Good thread as any to ask I guess.

Brand new to the game.  Ive spent points building up my mothership.
I have about 3400 segments on the ship.

Is that a decent size for a newb to start getting fleets ect?