I remember reading this so long ago, before I was interested in computers, and it didn't make a lot of sense then. Now, it's just beautiful.
Turn loose a genetic algorithm and watch the fight to evolve.
Ideal ship:
10,000 x One tile of engine, one tile of gun, zero life support, zero crew. Allow the swarm to overtake you.
this is basically how I play factorio endgame. one shield, one gun, fill the rest of my suit with legs. it's kinda OP, the bugs can't really hit you if you don't stop moving.
Yes, I want to fight against the buggers from Ender's Game.