Mining did not require mining turrets. The miners once used eco chain guns to create gigantic clouds of ore. Oh and the ores dropped in space instead of in your hull.
We had Battlestar Galactica imports like the Charon (a Viper) and the smexy Viper Mk II.
You had to buy a Battleship License worth 200 million in order to fly a capital ship. It is now known as a "Battleship Scanner".