<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Also, I know Rich systems are amazing for ship building, whilst Ideal planets are great for increasing population + distribution across colonies. Is it advisable to colonize everything in my current travel range? <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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as Galactic Civilization ...

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<r> mbar - I think depends on research speed set for your game, and choosen race (some have nice technology trees others not) - and some in gameclues:<br/>
- try starting your new game till your homeworld will have at least 300% research tile (additionally 100% manufacturing at least)<br/>
- find ...

<r> Qa Qa as their description says are friendly and peaceful - so maybe they treat your attack defensively and are waiting for you? <E>:D</E><br/>
maybe that's the point? <E>:)</E> <br/>
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Someone somewhere wrote that AI is sometimes afraid of player's fleet, so if it is a testing war try ...

<r> Hi. I like mercantile part of 4x space games and I started smiling when I have found recently a hidden code of trade ship in ShipTypes.xml<br/>

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</i> <!-- <ShipType Name ="Trade Ship" Level ="3">
<Construction Cost ="2000" Time="6" Icon ="Art\\Ships\\Production\\Teade ...