No, no the bronze is not currently an empire. Actually, they were left behind in the discovery of the newly aquired technology of hyperdrive. Upon recognition as a member of the UP, i was told by spies that a concept, where races harm, and even destroy each other, called war by some was being waged through out the galaxy. Many races had fallen prey to the Drengin, and like wise the Korx.
We have no significant military force, but currently, we hold military aggression in check with a few fighters, and one small patrol squadron.
Were still very young, and expanding. Our closest neighbors are the Terran Alliance. They seem peaceful, and even acknowledge our sectors- unlike the Korx Dominion who took a world in our newest system. I sent our newly made scout-sized Bronze Interceptors to the sector to insure things don't get out of hand, until we can build a number of space stations. Hopefully we can aquire the technology, and relations, to seek the purity of our systems. Through Nuetrality, we the people of Bronze hope to continue our long history of coexistance with all races. This desire enabled our scientists to improve our planets, increasing construction, and population. Will we be able to reach our goal? Or will we be forced to build a stronger- what they call military? Will the tarrens prove to be good neighbors?