Yes, I'm very excited about the new point system. Its going to be a great deal more accurate and easier not only to balance fleets but also to add modifications such as special crew, Leaders, Refits, and various marine upgrade to a fleet. As to having an increased point cost for a ship from a different fleet, its defiantly a thought. Frankly until I can get my copy of the rulebook, or the PDF file, its really hard to say exactly what I feel the best course of action is. Everything I have been considering so far has mostly been based off the old 2nd Edition.