Very nice job so far!
I've completed a duel as the human Vs the Drengin in a tiny galaxy, and I loved what I played.
The production/wealth/research system is allot clearer now.
As of planet by planet setting, micro manager will be pretty pleased!
In the window where you switch the use Empire setting on/off; I would add another option: Influenced by empire setting.
With this option on, you could set a planet's economy toward production. When you adjust the empire setting toward wealth, this planet would also move slowly toward wealth while staying closer to production. (maybe an average of both value?)
As of planetary improvement, I really love the adjacency bonus, and on that note, those bonus should always be visible in the planetary screen, not only when selected.
A visual symbol letting you know that an upgrade is available for an improvement would be nice.
It's unclear to me witch tile bonus apply to witch improvement.
As for combat, I would like a full report of battle. something like a page for every round. that way, we could more accurately analyse the battle.
Congratulation team! I'm anxious to test again tomorrow after work!
Mr. Kurt