@Lauder A nation's military size (Not navy) and their ability to fight is randomly generated by the GM. Theo will give both should you be accepted. Same for number of factories.
Edit: You have 1 point to spend spare.
You'd have the following:
9 First Rate ships
16 Second Rate ships
24 Third Rate ships
Edit: You have 1 point to spend spare.
You'd have the following:
9 First Rate ships
16 Second Rate ships
24 Third Rate ships