A thought on Neutral Races

[General Woundwort]

Originally posted by Gryphin:
Neutral races can be modded so they are invulnerable in the early game. I think it is possible to give them a tree where thy will build large weapons platforms with heavy weapons, large ships, and maybe drones. You can also make it so they are unlikely to make an alliance or participate in trades.
This would move them from minor nuisance to significant road block.

Any mod that puts emphasis on the defense can do this with them. I don't know what Proportions does with them, but I know that Neutrals can do this in my Highliner Mod. At the current settings, Neutrals can hold their own against player and AI Empires re: tech and unit creation well past the mid-point of the game.