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Credit to 'FlashXAron_slith' & 'Mercbeast' for delving into this issue.
In the main directory's data folder is a folder named 'policy'.
In the folder are the 7 main (playable) races.
If you open each 'xml' file with notepad++, for example, scroll to the bottom to reveal these lines.

<IntelligenceMissionCounterIntelRatio>0.34</IntelligenceMissionCounterIntelRatio>
<IntelligenceMissionAggressiveness>1</IntelligenceMissionAggressiveness>
<IntelligenceMissionCaution>1</IntelligenceMissionCaution>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowSabotageConstruction>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowSabotageConstruction>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowStealTerritoryMap>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowStealTerritoryMap>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowStealGalaxyMap>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowStealGalaxyMap>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowStealOperationsMap>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowStealOperationsMap>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowStealTechData>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowStealTechData>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowSabotageColony>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowSabotageColony>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowDeepCover>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowDeepCover>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowDestroyBase>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowDestroyBase>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowAssassinate>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowAssassinate>
<IntelligenceMissionAllowInciteRevolution>true</IntelligenceMissionAllowInciteRevolution>

They are identical for each race & thus...very easy to modify for each race (if you want them to all be identical) by editing & pasting & copying.
Simply change 'true' to 'false' for any category you do not wish the race/races to be able to perform, such as stealing tech, or assassination, etc & problems solved. (?)
I have not tested this, but this does appear to be a quick solution for those that deem espionage too good or too bad.

Yes, I also think that's a very good setscrew for those who want / are able to deal with xml-files - and a very good possibility to make the main races a bit more distinct, too (although it would need some balancing in other categories, I think). Thanks for sharing this.

Might be fun to give each race ONE thing they can do with espionage. Let the cats steal tech, the bugs blow up stations, that sort of thing.

Iunnrais wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:04 am Might be fun to give each race ONE thing they can do with espionage. Let the cats steal tech, the bugs blow up stations, that sort of thing.

Interesting idea & with 10 choices + 3 attitude (?) adjustments, though not sure what the number range is; even more than 1 could be implemented for a variety of racial designs when that part gets fleshed out.

Ah this is excellent thank you, my only REAL issue with the current implementation of the espionage system is tech stealing. Looking forward to starting a new game with trading and stealing turned off.

Iunnrais wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:04 am Might be fun to give each race ONE thing they can do with espionage. Let the cats steal tech, the bugs blow up stations, that sort of thing.

This is a really excellent idea.