[Aiken]

Please, need some help with canon/uncanon empire characteristic.
According to the 8472 Culture, species 8472 has reduced research, production, and SY rate characteristics. This way my empire will be lacking vitality, which is not reseble powerful (at least equals to Borg) and malevolent alien species, which is threatening the quadrant.

On the other hand, I'd like to increase this chars, but reduce intel, trade and repair - but then someone can say that I'm breaking RP to please myself with strong (relatively) race.

From the third point of view where is no actual info about 8472 economical indexes or such.

Therefore I'm a bit confused about all of this, and need help. Can someone of trek experts give me a hint?