I almost debated not posting this as it almost doesn't apply. But if you want to see something incredibly powerful and moving then please click and watch.
To tie it in with GalCiv (or any game that explores the boundaries beyond our planet), it would be such an incredible feat to be able to invoke the feel of this vid into a game. To make it feel like not just a planet with statistics and happiness levels but as something you can really connect to. I actually think Homeworld came pretty damn close. I'd curious if something like this would ever make it to a tbs.
Just a thought. Just wanted to share.
Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan