Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup 
copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the 
"player_start.des" file in the "/aquanox/dat/sav" folder. 
Locate the "Ship = 1" entry and change the number to one of the 
following values for the corresponding ship. 

2: Drowsy Maggie
3: Avenger
4: Tiburon
5: Skipjack
6: Vortex
7: Succubus 2
8: Voodoo Breath
9: Phobo Caster