Script Editor
Though you must be careful to not edit things that could negatively alter gameplay, there is a way to access a script editor in the game. When prompted for a pilot name, type in "Thereshallbewings." If you enter it in exactly as typed, you will now have access to the script editor and have the ability to change several aspects of the game. One example of what you can do with the editor involves creating more credits for your character. Creating a new script at the top of the menu will start the process. You can then select "New Line" and then "Add Money to Player." Make the credit number anything you want and save the script. Now you can access that amount of money be pressing "R."
Galaxy Editor
When prompted for a pilot name, type in "Makeanapplepiefromscratch." If you enter it in exactly as typed, you will now have access to the galaxy editor and have the ability to change aspects of the galaxies your encounter. It will be located in the New Game category of the main menu. You can now edit new galaxies with different backgrounds, planets, asteroids, suns, races, stations and gates. Simply select and move things that you want and save the map afterward.
SETA Wait Time
Go into the Options menu. Change your standard SETA from 600 percent to 1000 percent. This will shorten the wait times.