After completion of the SOL Knossos gate the GTVA sends a small recon fleet to investigate. Upon exiting subspace they realize nothing is familiar. With no way to return they begin to colonize. The native factions, TEC, Advent and Vasari take notice of the intrusion and some believe they should be removed. The GTVA was not prepared for this eventuality and sent older Great War era vessels, and in order to survive they must scramble to construct the more advanced vessels from home. However a old foe may be lurking in the shadows.
will the ancients get a different ship set than the shivans?
At this point I plan for it. I should be able to find some for them to use.
you could use ships from this Wiki.hard-light.net(campaign)
Not a bad idea. I am still in the middle of finishing the GTA PVE and the Shivans imports. Once I have those races fleshed out more I will introduce the Ancients.