Trade Ports are availible to all races, though the TEC gets them 'earlier' (i.e less civil Research Bases), and that is understandable, seeing as they're a TRADE Coalition. I think you're main problem is that you havn't upgraded your planets civil infastructure, if you mouse over your credits you'll see the income from each colony, those in red are losing you money at that rate. Hope we helped. :)
I do too, especially if I'm TEC, as you get them very early. They're good for making money, and if you can keep them around, they'll pay off their cost very soon. On average each one i have brings in 2.0 credits, and they cost around 750, so it take a little over five minutes to pay themselves off.
Hey, What use is the friends list if we can't chat to those on it privately. i have several people on my list, and sometimes I'd like to private chat, instead of clogging up the Lobby. Also I'd like an in-game chat, so I can discuss disconnects, or just chat to them. Is their any possibility of this, as I think it would be a great addition. I am really enjoying playing the game, and thanks.
Cool, I just made a little crappy map, this is great fun to fiddle around with, I just hope I can learn to make great maps with it.
