[quote=@RomanAria]
Hmmph.
I'm starting to think my pacifistic miniature humanoids are going to be exceedingly out of place with all of these hyper-militarized alien empires...
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Allianc eof 9 aren't going to be near an empire, and are actually going to be more of industrialists rather than Militants. The bit I posted is their PAST. Besides most their weapon tech will be focused on defending their little sector of space, defensive installations and the like. Not offensive fleets of rape.