jttolvor

I've read the strategy guides given here on how to start the game - max tech, get propulsion techs, spend to get 2 colony ships, then switch to max production and colony spam. After colony rush with max production I'm far behind all other races in tech and warships (which you need tech for). I do trade with the AI factions for tech but still need to do extensive research. By the time my research is finally halfway decent the game stands at me having more colonies than any othe