Alien Race Profile

[LokiOne]

Other than the brief description in the manual, does anyone know which races can be trusted and which are a gamble? In Civ3 there is a nice graph comparing each civ, it's style and some hints as to whom you might want to ally with and whom is likely to turn on you.

In one game I have going, the Eee Consortium has offered several different treaties and together we are doing well. Haven't met any of the other 5 opponents yet but the research and trade treaties are a boon to both of us (as long as I am staying a bit ahead in tech, colonies and resources).

Are any of the races (included in the Gold original game) two-faced, untrustworthy or over aggressive?

OT: Has anyone done a mod to reflect the "Bugs" found in David Weber's 'The Shiva Option'? So many of the game's concepts align with those found within his 4 book collection I am wondering if anyone has tried to do this.

Please keep in mind that I am still bumping around the game and haven't looked at any of the mods on the CD or here on the internet. Appreciate your assistance.