A quick note to anybody that wants to play a HARD game vs the Space Monsters:
Try playing on the following map
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Place the Space Monsters as the 13th player - this will give them one-way links to most of the map. It is equivalent to having them start 2-3 systems away from EVERYBODY.
If you think the Monsters are irritating on a normal map, then try the above! This should make an interesting PBW game also.