[Taqwus]

My normal 2K mix: Organic, +20% research / espionage / pop growth or so. Possibly small bonuses to production. Deeply Religious is another trait I've experimented with and liked.

My current 5k experiment: Organic, Emotionless, no maintenance, slight research bonus; penalties to trade, ground combat, happiness. It's rough in even-odds combat because the AIs have put quite a few points into att/def, but towards the end it can build vast armadas... when you've over 450 worlds, have been systematically converting atmospheres, and don't need to pay maintenance you can put a LOT of resources into infrastructure and ship construction. Plus, if an AI surrenders, *poof* instant assimilation with no need to relegate hundreds of ships for garrison duty.

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