Custom race:
Thalan Tech
Colonizer + Patriotic.
Gentle, Craven, Clumsy, Brittle, Wasteful, Forgetful, Unpopular, Poor Traders.
Productive, Clever, Content, Fertile, Dense, Militant, Farmers, Adventuresome, Observant, and Fast. 1 extra point was put into Likeable.
Galaxy type: Immense, Spiral, Abundant Planets and Stars.
AI: Godlike. All standard races.
No pirate bases (a major point against my strat, but it doesn't make it invalid).
Game speed: Slow.
Exactly how do you post screenshots?