Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny. The year is 2178 the Terran Alliance has invented a new technology -- Hyperdrive. But the secret has leaked to the other civilizations starting a race for all the inhabitable worlds in the galaxy! As leader of United Earth you must research new technologies build an economy create a powerful military force all the while carefully balancing your political diplomatic and trade skills.