Damn, I so want this feature in NA. Realistic life support, reserve staff, automated protocols....
Though I suppose in 90% of cases the ships blown to fine dust there anyways.
But if you go a ahead with the content in the "Thinking out Loud" thread, Steve, then Crew quarters will be a spacce investment, and maybe have a heat signature. I suppose there'd be no harm to have "reserve staff", that prevents further grade loss once the ship is below 100%. Or acts as extra crew but decreases grade gain, if something like "crew rotation" exists.^^