My first comment about GALCIV2 is that how can I have communication with all the alien races even before I have contact with any? I remember playing MOO2 and MOO1 and all the CIV games for that matter communication happening ony after contact. In MOO2&1 I remember even losing contact and regaining it later. I think this would be a minor improvement.
Also does not Stardock get in trouble with Paramont with all the Star Trek references?
:Alantor