For example, don’t bother replacing your nice fancy atomic engines with the little Coalition thrust modules so you can cram in more cargo expansions. When outfitting this ship, keep as much space as possible available for cargo without compromising other areas. Your flagship can really be any ship you want (provided it fits the above criteria), but I’d recommend something in the Heavy Warship class just to be safe (and most people will probably use a Bactrian regardless). However if this is your plan you are reading the wrong guide).
A Bactrian minmaxed for crew bunks will be useless for this (with the exception being if you want to try and capture the Raiders. Upwards of 500 is not really necessary though (although go for it if you want to). For this strategy to be successful, your flagship must have at least 200 cargo space, though it is recommended to have more. Ideally, this ship has good shielding and weaponry, but still retains a respectable amount of cargo space. Of course, to lead your fleet you must have a flagship.