Ok, hey guys.
I'm in the middle of creating an epic 8-player map, which gives you a massive starting position to really entrench yourself in, before travelling to the central star which most of the battles (will/should?) happen in.
To get to this star, you need to pass through a Pirate Base. I ask of you: Would it be possible/plausible to attack/defeat a Pirate Base with mid-game level equipment (about the level you get Interstellar Jumps at), especially with nil experience Capitals?
(NB:This is also intended to help broach the 6k-population thing)
(NNB: The pirates are Interstellar.. they can't get to anyone without you coming to them first)