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I am a little taken aback by the last response from SithlordAJ. My goodness, did I offend anyone? If I did then please accept my apologies. That was not the intention, as I was merely sharing my observations, ideas and views from an academic spirit of what comes across in the game's own storyline. This is my last post on this forum. Thanks for all the inputs.

Actually InfiniteVoid, I did not overlook the Krosov siege frigate. My use of the words "heavy fallout" was making specific reference to them. I said in point (2) that the Novalith was the only SUPER weapon in the game capable of causing fallout damage. I did not say it was the only fallout capable weapon. Some valid points have been raised here, and like I said, my ideas are far from perfect. As for using super weapons to break a stal

Gah, what's the clucking point of even trying?? my next diplomatic envoy is going to be a fleet of Marzas [e digicons]}:)[/e] Thanks for all the info and inputs. It would be nice though if the game development going forward gravitates towards making diplomacy a viable option even 1 on 1 to make it a true strategy game. The strengths and weaknesses of the different races in comparison to one another might be arguably well balanced, but because

Thanks all, I tried that allied victory = 2 setting but it was on a saved game before loading. No joy; the AI was still slugging it out with me seemingly to the bitter end, but chucked in the towel when there were only three planets left to take [e digicons]:annoyed:[/e] I think these settings must be used right at the start of the game before doing the first save - that might make things work better. Ultimately what causes the issue I

Thanks, Kitkun, I guessed as much. Maybe an enhancement is in order for future updates/releases? @InfiniteVoid - a good 'textbook' answer, but you cannot 'maintain' positive relations if they are not there to begin with. The whole point of diplomacy is to offer an ALTERNATIVE solution to war between factions with BAD relations, not GOOD. Otherwise Diplomacy and Envoy expeditions are just a waste of lives, research and fleet supply. I guess the final answer is that diplomacy or peace betwee