theory / sample only
Code:
STRING ship_s1[256]; // set from ship selection menu?
function tile_event() {
	if (EVENT_TYPE == EVENT_CLICK) {
		//...?
		wait(1);
		//ent_create(ship_s1, v?, f?);  // create / place ship at my.x?
	}
}
function tile_position() {
	my.enable_click = on;
	my.event = tile_event;
	//MOUSE_RANGE = ?; // default = 1000
	my.tilt = 90;
	my.orientated  = on;
	my.transparent = on;
	while(1) {
		my.alpha = 80+20*sin(my.x+my.y+total_ticks*15);
		wait(1);
	}
}