...sort of leaves me frustrated. When AI realizes that it no longer wants to fight, you are left with two choices...either let them off the hook (FOR FREE) or tell them to pack stardust because you want to exterminate every last one of them. Why not allow them the ability to pay their way out with technology, ceding the planet currently under assault, ship(s), starbase(s) or credits. As it is I always feel rather unfulfilled after beating the opponent down just to let them off the hook. If AI offered reparation from its assets as a third choice it would seem much more realistic, and of course, the AI can always say no if it decides you asked for too much. Then you can feel much more justified in continuing the @$$ whuppin! 