'Ello! My suggestion is a single new item slot that will allow every player (no matter the class) to bring 1 extra tool with them that isn't specifically for Pilot, Engineer, or Gunner.
This suggestion was inspired by the fact that the Spyglass doesn't necessarily fit in with the rest of the other items in the Pilot class. It's the only visible handheld item as well as the only item that doesn't effect the ship directly. Not to mention its awfully hard to use while steering, which makes it not that useful for pilots. It's just taking up a slot because the crew is supposed to do the spotting anyway.
Therefore I believe it should be made into an [Omni-Class] item that should be placed in an omni-class item slot. An item slot made for a variety of fun, useful, and specialized tools such as:
Spyglass (For sure)
Fog Goggles? (Sounds fun)
Night-vision Goggles? (Awesome!)
...Flare gun? (Muse said no)
...Pistol? (You're funny)
...A Pet Parrot? (That's an item?)
...Playing Card Deck? (Why?)
...Because. (You're supposed to be making a list)
...That's right.. uhh.. A Sword? (You're dumb)
...Handheld Compass? (Sounds pretty cool)
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...This thing? (Sure...?)
...A Bottle of Rum? (I like that)
...Grenades to Throw at Ships? (Not bad)
...Longcat? (Is too long!)
...A Spanner? (We already have that!)
...or......... (What?)
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...This? (Perfect!)
Discuss.