/ should I use Skill or Patron mods for my equipment?

What stats should I focus on as a PvE sniper?

Wait is this game WoW? No? Well I guess that's why things would be different in this game over that one.

What crew skills should I get?

Thank you for the clarification.

Are the PvP and PvE servers like that in WoW? I.e. on a PvP server as you are leveling someone of the other faction can run up and own you. Thank you.

Very helpful Knuut. Thank you.

What classes get what starships?