[dmm]

I suggested a LOOOONG time ago that SE combat (both space and ground) have a "manually input the outcome" option. This would allow people to use SE for grand strategy and some other system for combat. This would take almost zero time for Aaron to implement, yet would satisfy those who like to immerse themselves in detail (especially for critical battles). In fact, I bet that one could even have special SE mods just to handle the combats (if only there were a scenario editor, which is the other thing I've been begging for forever).