Here's the bug report:
Debug Message: Version last updated on: Wed Mar 23 15:05:39 2005
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/24/2005, 21:43:11
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: MICHELSON
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: COMPAL
System Model: DCL561
BIOS: Insyde Software MobilePRO BIOS Version 4.00.00
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.80GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 197MB used, 2264MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 AGP (0x4E50)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(350MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E50&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1400 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6422
Driver Date: 2/10/2004 08:42:40
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_001714C0&REV_03
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5420
Driver Date: 12/19/2003 07:07:50
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONE
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Battleship4 for Avatar. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Large Scale for LargeHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Constructor. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Trade for Freighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Sensors for SensorDrone. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Phasers for StarFighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** GameScreen: Unknown edit field MainBackground type: Window ***
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: There are 42 out of 69 planets of zero quality.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 47
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: Race10
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: RaceLeader10
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport4294967295
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 6
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 5
*DEBUG ERROR: *** MessageBoxWnd: Unknown edit field SaveItem_Glare type: Transparent ***
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport5
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport6
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport7
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport8
Debug Message: Iconian Empire: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 18 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Medical Theory
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Enhanced Hyperdrive
Debug Message: AIAltarian: Set Colony Social
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Xeno Networking
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Shield Defense Theory
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Impulse Drive
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Xeno Networking
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Basic Logistics
Debug Message: Iconian Empire (9): Researching: Missile Weapon Theory
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
