How fast AI research colonization techs ? Low bonus, all points connected game. I ask it because I faced an interesting situation in my Last game. I play Gas Giants. 4 system away there is a nice system with 3 breathable gas giants (methane). The game turn is 60. Colony Ship will take 22 turns to reach it. There is no resupply points en route and the path goes through two systems with Xi'Chung fleets. We are at war.
Obviously, I must assemble powerfull convoy to get colony ships through. But I am afraid Xi'Chung can research gas colonization and claim planets before me ! In any case, it will be a colossal expedition. I never attempted anything like this before
