NullspaceKid

I'm planning on running a campaign using the Skirmish and MechBay features. I like to use a lot of visuals outside the computer battle for roleplaying. I have access to the Backer Portraits and I can certainly use the pilot portrait generator, but I can't figure out how to access the portraits you get during the Flashpoints, i.e. the Bounty Hunter, Black Widow, vehicle commanders, etc. I want to find and convert the images to JPG or PNG so that I can embed them in mission briefings and after action reports. Anyone know how view these portraits?

I'm interested in the 3062 Mod options and changes, but want to start play in 3025. Is this possible? If so, how? It seems to indicate that the option exists, but always defaults to 3062 when I begin a campaign. An I missing something to start at an earlier date?