I assume we are going to take part in Operation Pitchfork.
https://forums.robertsspaceindustrie...tion-pitchfork
It is an effort to retake the lost human planets from the Vanduul near the end of the beta. From what I hear, a large number of players are all going to be rushing Vanduul space. This even has CIG's blessing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K--rWx8cdA&noredirect=1). Even if we dont fight, the large number of battles would present a massive salvage oppertunity. (assuming progress doesnt get wipped after beta ends)