My apologizes, I am still waiting for my minesweepers to actually be in position and for this resupply depot to come Online, as my little taskforce is somewhat running low on supplies. Afterwards, as I am very curious, I will do something.
In fact, my own strategy was a very slow development in the early game, focused on mine defences and expansive (and expensive as well) colonization. It only paid off since turn 40 or so, with a increase by ten times of my research potential. (From around 65k per turn to 650k per turn now) Obviously, the galaxy was much bigger than usual (about 50 colonizable systems) and very friendly to oxygen breathers, especially for gas giants. You had me worried with your frigate fleet, even if these were close to a black hole and too near my minefields. Good game, but I am afraid the end is now very near.
