There are many that need upgrading especially for higher ranks, one that came to mind just then is the Reynard Lazuli Titan, it's alerted to players ranked 150-600, we need one for 601+, that would drop a lazuli parts vault and i guess an upgrade to the lazuli mind controller.

http://galaxylegion.com/wiki/index.php/Rethion,_Lazuli_Superhauler

microfuser is the parts upgrade, yes no decks and that's a good thing. As for the weapon not really necessary.

It's a common complaint off of high rankers for more bosses.

I'd be ok with a weapon upgrade even though it really is a minor thing. I already have too many dark mines. At least the first weapons would be a benefit.

I still think Dan should go to an item reward that when you get all you need, you can use it for planets. This way you don't keep getting rewards that you can't use and just scrap once we get enough of them.

Example, 1/2 the drops from Nexus and Hyperport are worthless after you install all the modules. Now say you can use a Dark Phase Engine on a planet (example, size 1, max 1 per planet, 1% cloak/1% production bonus) would make it have a viable use once you've installed the 4 on your ship.