The second micro-expansion to the acclaimed space strategy game features a complex relations and diplomatic system that offers various ways of dealing with other factions. Now you can create technology treaties, establish embassies, and even dispatch diplomatic envoys.

Features

• Faction Status: New faction status screen lets the player see what each faction thinks of one another and why
• New Trade Pacts: Factions can establish research, metal or crystal pacts with one another, giving a substantial boost to themselves and an ally
• Issue Missions: Players can now create and issue missions to other factions, adding a whole new dimension to competitive play
• Envoy Cruisers: New envoy cruisers give factions the ability to found embassies on homeworlds, or destabilize opposing governments
• New Technologies: 30+ technologies to research on the new Diplomacy tree
• Deadlier Pirates: Pirates are more fearsome than ever as they collect bounty awards on their targets