Bought the Hyperdrive Bundle and I’m overwhelmed and looking for guidance

So I got to level 50 and after reading through a ton of posts here and and on Reddit, I bought the level 85 boost.

There’s so many new systems, heroes and mechanics unlocked, I just don’t know what to do.

Before I waste any materials upgrading the wrong ships or heroes, what should I focus on first? What’s the optimal route for me to take?

Thanks!

P.S. if anyone has room for me in a guild, my ally code is: 425-162-757

The one I am in now is fairly dead =\