I have a proposal. Sorry for my crappy english; Ill be quick.
Nothing talks about this, but the endless space 1 and 2 have a big problem with his esthetic. Dont misread me, i love the esthetic of the factions; his ships and arquitecture (specially the horatio faction). But this esthetic looks very poorly and scarce in the game.
¿How often we see the esthetic of the factions while playing? only when combat (because we look the ships) and a bit more.

In conclusion. When i play, dont feel my faction. I cant feel be a leader inside of the culture of my team. I only see a aseptic interface and a bit more. I would like see more the arquitecture, the people, the culture and the power of my faction in the game. See more the fruits of my effort playing, not only a lines, numbers and planets.
Thanks for read and sorry again for my english. I love Endless space, but is difficult for me enjoy the game with this problem.