[quote=@Brithwyr]
<Snipped quote by Willy Vereb>

I think using Insectoids means less culture confusion and better protection against intrigue.

Look out, lads! The Rotharian Hives and their minors are comming for ya!
[/quote]Or perhaps you have some tech which blocks your emphaty to others?
Having telepathic link between all your forces is a considerable edge. If I were you I wouldn't waste it.