Kickstarter for another Lego in space game seems some what familiar but then again it may be just that they are all stating to look similar.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/contested/contested-space-build-an-empire-in-an-online-sandb?ref=live
 
Looking for $26K target more details on the kickstarter page.
 
Website http://www.contestedspace.net/
 

Action oriented ship combat in one persistent universe where everything is created by players

Contested Space mixes action oriented ship combat with creativity and community. Players design their own ships and stations, while defending and expanding territory for their alliance. All of this happens in one persistent universe where every action has a lasting consequence. The game will be available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
A Role Making Game

Too many online games impose a static narrative on their players. Contested Space lets players control their own identities and define how they interact with the universe. Players naturally fall into role playing when they are given different goals and perspectives. The game's primary goal is to help players create their own stories.
Combat

Contested Space gives players direct control of their ship. Every shot and missile is physically simulated and must be carefully aimed. Ships range from lumbering battleships a kilometer long to nimble frigates only 60 meters long.
The Prototype

This project's first step was to create a prototype that demonstrates the game's foundation. All of the Contested Space video was captured from a client connected to a server hundreds of miles away. The game's networking, physics, and data are all implemented in a simple, straightforward, and decentralized manner. Everything is designed so it can be affordably scaled to larger audiences.
Launch Features

Contested Space will start small, perfect the features it has, and grow from there. The purpose of this campaign is to fund that first step. The goal is to launch a completed version of the game before the end of this year.
At first Contested Space will be about territory control. Players will pick from one of three predefined alliances. These alliances will compete to control locations in orbit where stations can be built. Players that defend or capture territory will be rewarded with credits that can be used to build space stations or buy better ships.
The game will launch with three different ship sizes along with a suite of weapons and abilities to go along with them. Players will have a skill progression that will grant them modest bonuses as they gain experience.