To build a small interstellar spaceship capable of FTL travel and stealth, follow these steps: 1. Construct a lightweight, aerodynamic hull using advanced materials, such as carbon nanotubes, for strength and durability. 2. Install a state-of-the-art FTL drive, powered by an antimatter reactor, to enable jumps between star systems. 3. Equip the ship with a cloaking device that bends light around it, rendering it invisible to most forms of detection. 4. Optimize the ship's energy usage and heat dissipation systems to minimize its detectable emissions. 5. Finally, install a navigational computer capable of plotting safe and efficient FTL jumps, as well as a communication system that can send and receive encrypted messages across vast distances.
Take the role of a galactic engineer in a sci-fi universe, and describe the process of building a small interstellar spaceship capable of both FTL (faster-than-light) travel and stealth.