Interested in SE-V -- differences to GalCiv II?

[onomastikon]

Hmn interesting, I see. I dont know Starfire, but the basic difference between the two sounds plausible and understandable. So in SEiv and SEv, there are tactical and strategic moves, one with engines and the other with warp technology, which is not easy to come by or limited to certain "lanes"? -- makes sense. I'll see if I can get my hands on a copy of SEiv to try it out. That must be possible over here in Germany, no? Any particular mods you people recommend for a beginner (but weathered TBSer) looking for good AI play?

thanks tons