EOTP doesn't use anything from FS universe I'm afraid (though I do love the FS universe. Its in the top 5 of the best stories with a game, IMHO).
I'm going to need beta testing, voice overs (lots of voice overs), some 2D art. that kind of stuff.
In terms of voice acting though I am going to be very aggressive in getting GOOD talent. No guy in a basement that sounds like John Q ubergeek on a mike. I might even go to a local talent agency if I can't get great talent on-line.
I'm really serious about making this a reality.
I can't pay for everything (beta testing specifically), but I realize that people who are good enough to do art and add ships in, have many time constraints, many might even work for game companies, or have college full time, and I know from experience if your just doing something as a favor, its at the end of your priorities list. if your paid, its not. I simply feel the mod has a much greater chance of getting done. That, and I know I'm a good FREDer. I've already done some demo missions for the campaign using existing ships as placeholders that got

of nice reviews from folks I know that I passed them to.
Hey, I'm even going for new music on this thing.
Like I said, I'm serious. I've been trying to get some support for years on this, I realize its got all kinds of marks against it because of the original theme. I see campaigns and mods pop up, have some really great ideas, and never get anywhere because everyone gets busy. So i feel the best way to get some support is to pay for it.
I'm hopeful this will work.