If noone else does it, I'll take the Shadows to provide the balance
Right now there is no list of 'important techs' to research, but you can look at the AI research file to get some helpful tips on what will get you started. Though I would also research your racial specific items - like Vorlon Light Weapons, then Electro Magnetic Weapons - and so on.
Vorlons and Shadows also get a unique tech to trade called 'Shadow/Vorlon Based Technology' that they can give to younger races that will allow them to develop some special weapons and components - which the younger races can further research to gain more potent Versions.
[ August 05, 2002, 06:44: Message edited by: Val ]