I've posted about this in the past. In my current game the Dread Lords event happened some time ago on the other side of the galaxy. I was happy about this because I was hoping they would continue to strengthen and become a huge threat later in the game for me. WAS I MISTAKEN. I currently looked where their space was growing and to my surprise the Drengin wiped them out. What good is the Dread Lords if the third ranked empire which is 1/8 my size is able to wipe them out with ease?
So my request is make them stronger... Please...