[Alneyan]

Meanwhile, from the Headquarters of the Empty-Headed Low Command of the Byzantine Imperium: "Please, order us a Planet Destroyer Mk II rather than the usual Warp Opener. We are being lazy, and do not wish to fight the homeworld directly. Of course, still send some cannon fodder just to keep them busy".

Incidentally Kwok, do not get inspired by my research/designs; I have simply skipped ECM/CS, took a penalty to research too high, and did not get a fleet ready to challenge bases (as you may have guessed, their purpose was simply to raise unhappiness). In other words, everything you shouldn't do.