Whats with the ships in this game !

Ive been playing for a week and ive nearly finished the first chapter and im 1 mission away from getting my capsol drive....
How do i get a better ship? all i have is a dambed tug and none of the missions have given me a ship. ive stolen loads of stuff but apart from turret fighters and a few misstle blueprints i cant make and ships or anything.
Can somebody suggest how i get my hands on a better ship. thanks

continue playing....it'll get better....

Jwk...comander of =HEMP HUNGRY MONKEY=
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Jwk's right. It gets much better. You don't have too much longer to go until you get the next ship...It'll be worth it. Trust me.