Do note, there isn't intergalactic communications,and there hasn't been. Nor will there be for quite a while in-RP. The trip, even at FTL speeds, still took a few centuries. Anyway, you really, really should start with FTL technology though, it's required for story reasons.

Otherwise, damn good, ready to go! Finish up what's missing (you left out a little) and put it in the characters tab when you're ready.