Sounds like they supported your transition but not your homebrewing skills, so at least their hearts was in the right place.

The weird part is that it only works if you transition

The reason I knew about Impulse Drive is because I buy those huge itchio bundles that are put out every year or so, if you are in that habit you might also own it :P

I have not played any of these, so this is less of a reccomendation and more listing things that you can look at, and ask other folks if they agree its better suited for you, but I’ve heard of a few games that fit some ‘extremes’ of sci-fi roleplaying

Scum and Villainy probably being the most famous, having a Forged in the Dark style of gameplay where your characters are rogue-ish underdogs, constantly on the run, striving for each job to make them last a few more days

Farflung With a post-scarcity, lighthearted style, where you’re travelling, romancing, exploring, creating and living among the stars with your crew

and Impulse Drive for something that’s more middle of the road. You have a crew taking jobs and exploring, but they aren’t as scrappy and struggling, but also aren’t as free and lackadaisical

Okay but for reals, the Dross orcboi is insanely goals