I don't like recording sector 1 cause of all the resets typically. meant to start on 2, but that only happens when you actually hit the record button.
I figured i would be able to by hacking or tp for crew kills, while the weapons allowed me to kill auto ships. Generally that worked. Got extra spooky in the late game as you'll see.
Edit: Recently surpassed by Emporer_Badger with 4655 scrap