[Vermithrax]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Non-Intercourse is the only treaty that does not protect you (and the other empire) from minefields. It means nothing, as ships still engage in combat. All it is for is for RP purposes with other humans, as it has no in-game effects (except some on happiness, same as with all treaties signed). Non-Aggression is the lowest treaty that actually means anything, and it means your empires will not engage in combat, period. It applies to minefields as well. You can not hit mines owned by an empire that you have a NA treaty with.

Thanks. That clears up the initial question. I still wonder why he impaled himself on my minefields at all on the way out. Did he break the treaty on his own and then retreat??? That seems like a very large blunder. (AI opponent Version 1.6 Gold).