[Gryphin]

Yes, I've been following both threads.
As long as you can destroy a the AI's fleet in a solar system and prevent one from getting in, then one ship over every planet will Destroy morale and prevent resources from being available, aka: blockade.
This will dramaticaly impact negatively on the AI player. I have only been playing this for a about a month, but it has caused a surrender three times for me so far.