more than 150 researches in a complex research tree
more than 150 simple and complex buildings that may be accessed through steady research
simple methods for individual design
more than 50 different ship types with specific functions and up to 6 different types of shipyards
a huge and exciting universe with more than 47,000 planets
a great logo ;)
a complex, but yet easy to understand fighting system
powerful and extensive alliance system
mysterious statues
and lots more (like a completely useless checkbox)