User blog comment:Dentface/No Customization for Light Class Ships?/@comment-86.1.218.194-20120919190655/@comment-1140008-20120920005702

They could also make you pay for one-time or multiple use of features in the game.

Like have a currency bought by real money. And Basics can use that currency to upgrade their ship once, enable 1 rare clothing item for use, etc.

Unlimited Access members could use that to acquire exclusive items as well.