Comms Fake Bug?

[Mako]

I'm in a game where I have met two other races(One neutral and one not). The none neutral one declared war on me(for no reson), and has been useing sabotage against me constantly. At the begining of one turn, I get a report saying comms have been faked with the Zynarra Holdings, and I'm now at war with them. THe problem is, I've never met the Zynarra before that turn, and I didn't meet them that turn. Is this a bug, It's getting REALLY anoying.

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Mako the Space Shark

[rdouglass]

I don't think its a bug. Since you can trade for a "Comm Link" from an empire you know for one you dont know, it makes perfect sense to be able to acomplish the Fake.

Try intel'ing 'em back (using counter intel or espionage) to get the neutrals comm link or prevent further Fakes. If this doesn't work, take over the neutral before the AI does - they make good slaves...

[DirectorTsaarx]

This happened to me too, only the race that declared war because of a communications mimic was a large empire (currently ahead of me score-wise, although I have more planets, people and resources; he just has a LOT more ships...). The nice thing is, when they declared war, I got a comm-link for free, so I can ask for a treaty whenever I want. They have yet to accept a treaty, even though the mood is brotherly & MEE couldn't POSSIBLY be a factor, given that they're BEATING ME!!! sorry, started to get a little upset there... time to cool off... maybe blow up a couple planets...