I played a game this past week, using v1.2. Anyway, I was running neck and neck against the Alterians and the ehh... those yellow fellas, the ones with the high Tech, Torians I think....

Anyhow, I was running against them economically and technologically, the other races were stuggling to keep up and basicaly warring themselves into oblivion. Well, suddenly, planet after planet started flipping over too me. Some I didn't mind so much, but others, well, they were like level 2,3,4 and 5. I hated that, also, it took some of the fun outta the game because I was racing the two major races to see if I could beat them. But their planets started flipping shortly after the peon races.

I tried to give influence to the other races to stem the tide, but it didn't seem to have an effect. The only effect I noticed was less voting power for myself. I think.

How can I make it so the other races don't flip? I'd rather beat them with my fleets.
It troubles me that my efforts are wasted trying to research high tech ships to squish my opposition only to have them flip over without so much as a laser blast.

My Space Marines and Pilots were VERY disappointed with the lack of action due to the enemies recognition of my superior culture.

So, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

~Boz