I think I really lucked out with those three low power - high efficiency lasers. The Kestrel, 7 crew, 3 shield bars, 25% evasion upgrade, 3 burst lasers Mk.2, 1 standard starting rocket launcher, 1 repair drone, 1 defense drone Mk.1 (alternating the drones and weapons), some random cheap blast door, life support and helm upgrades.
I unfortunately didn't capture any of it on screenshots so you'd have to trust me but my two victorious ships were: