[Strategia_In_Ultima]

Hidden non-star systems, hidden star systems, systems hidden because of nebulas all around them... you could think up any number of reasons. Also, the galaxy map should not necessarily work with the principle "systems need to be connected with warp points". You should have a galaxy map in itself, with the warp points being additions. This way you can open warp points into "empty" sectors to find anything. Lone stars, rogue planets, nebulas, black holes, anomalies, even full planetary systems - perhaps even with an Empire in them.

Also, the SEV change to 3D has me worried. Settlers IV was a FANTASTIC game, Settlers: Heritage of Kings (demo) is OK as a game in its own right, but as a Settlers game... ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE.