My logic here was that it would be much more difficult if AI planets took longer to travel to.   They would be able to rebuild and actually defend themselves.......    I cant remember which test map it was that I saw the AI doing nothing.

I have a quick question regarding map making.    What are the limits of x and y for the game to still be playable.  I noticed that if you place a planet too far away, the AI doesn't work.    Sorry in advanced if this was covered else where.