[mac5732]

SJ, if it takes that long to build a LC and the pirates use capture to increase their fleet wouldn't we have to start them off with at least 4-5 ships or more, with capture tech in order to increase their fleet? Otherwise I don't see how they would be able to keep up in the very beginning as far as ship go. They should also have starting tech in order to scan the ships to see which ones were colony ships. Some players use Ca's and others instead of the colony ship design. As far as what Whojo and I were talking about only colonizing the tiny/small planets only, what if you used them as bases only with say limited 50-100 pop. These could be used as quick in system bases until they could build a base. just an idea. I know the AI is limited, i've been a wargamer since the 8th grade both board and computer and AI design & programing need work but it would be nice to be able to play both pirate and against them as well. Oh well, we can only try..
just some ideas. Mac
pirate race looking better all the time