As of now (alpha) the diplomacy feels a bit more like Sword of the Stars: other races are there simply to make war on.



However, this isn't completely true. Playing as the Sophons, the Horatio declared war on my after destroying several of their scout ships (I didn't appreciate them scouting out my territory). The United Empire and I have shared a strong peace, though that has been wavering as of late. I think they're becoming concerned over my great military strength and expansion (I've been acquiring new territory from the Horatio War). I'm on relatively good terms with the Hisshno (they view me with suspicion), but since they're in the other constellation (There are only two in my game), they've left me alone.



The diplomacy could use more work, and fortunately there is plenty of time for tweaks and changes.

Currently in the alpha build the a.i is very aggressive and seems to want to kill you more than anything else. The a.i is in the process of being tuned though and hopefully by the time it reaches beta state it will be far more balanced out. Hopefully diplomacy will be an integral part of the game the closer it gets to full release.