Don't worry, for once I'm not here for REAL technical issues. My mind works in a weird way... Sorting folders annoyed me, and now that mods work I can sit with XML files for HOURS.
But I don't want too many hours... I'm curious if there's a way to take information from actual game-made custom factions and use them in mods. And I don't mean just rip .FACTION files apart, that would be crazily unstable 
I ask because I sort of made all my Mass Effect races with the in-game tool, but now I realise that I will need proper mod folders for a flotilla ship style, uniquely named planets e.t.c. but I can't be bothered describing 8 or so factions with an unappealing-looking editor.
If it's not possible, no worries. I'm just curious if there's a way to make this process easier.