[Taqwus]

Alpha Kodiak --

I checked a saved game near the very end. None of the Rage ships I'd ever fought or CI'd had any minelaying components (but they *did* have the tech -- they had sweeper components). Most options were standard except 255-system galaxy, 5k unit limits.


ZzZ --

Note that even *unarmed* troops raise happiness. A weaponless small troop can be very, very quick to produce. The psychology tree also has urban pacification centers, which increase happiness in a system. You'll want to research them eventually...

Certain other things such as colonization, treaties and building stuff can make your race happy or unhappy depending on whether you're happiness type is peaceful, bloodthirsty or neutral.

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