The map thing can be difficult. We have italian speaking people on the forum. I wonder where they went?
In my current test game, the federation has nearly 2000 ships and over 600 planets. They are roughly twice my size.
The Dominion has the most population with nearly have a trillion. But they have no intel. (0)
The Cardassians are by far the most aggressive. I just lost another fleet of 50 ships to one of there 125+ size fleets.
I have not yet encountered the Romulans. The Ferengi have been my longest allies in the game and are generally very nice. I think the new happiness files are working.
The only problem I am having is the 15 minute turn durations.
