So I'm just playing through my first game... formed the Federation with the Slylaxians and Andors, then joined up the Peltians and Burlusts. The Acutians got wiped-out after getting involved in 3 simultaneous wars. Looks like getting the Thoraxians and Evucks to join the Federation is going to be a real chore, as they both intensely hate everyone else including me. Looks like the Evucks are about to ignite their gas-giant in despair...

So what could I have done better? What's your cool insider tip on how to win?