A quick update. I now have inventory items in the game; during the mission mode you can mount them to either the front or the back of your ship, or both(but only one side can be used at a time). All settings - except controls - are fully configurable and there's a main menu. I'll get to controls later!

In addition to the machine guns there is now a "blade" weapon that slices up enemies good,,,if you can get close enough I will soon add a tractor-beam weapon that should help with using the blade.