This is coming the devs have already stated there is 40+ new hulls on the shelves, it’s mostly limited right now by our limited selection of academy missions.
Surprised no one has mentioned this in this way being able to decorate our decks would be cool.
You’re thinking Central Battery Iron Clads the step before Pre Dreadnoughts
Yes, Academy is more sandbox with restrictions than what the campaign will be.
This is being worked on as of right now there is only 5 fixed citadel options.