[Alneyan]

I am actually having a very tough time coping with late-game Empires, as it seems to take too much time for very little happening (a bit more in-depth explanation can be found in a related thread). It has been so for most of August and September, so it isn't a temporary feeling either.

The Empire in question has the second highest score, and is definitively in the top three. You are partnered with Fyron (another of the powers in this game), and at war with Asmala, the third power of this game. Your economy is doing well, although you are buying minerals from Fyron, and Stellar Manipulation ships are a dime the dozen for this Empire. You also have a powerful colonial Empire, with weak neighbours on most of your borders (the exception being Fyron).

In short, the Blades are in a healthy shape, with a strong economy (with outside help), enough research for my tastes, and are engaged in a long offensive (I think, but may be wrong, that they won't have to fight a defensive war).