In this scenario, Zakharov and Deirdre are the two most powerful factions, so if you're a beginner or a coward, play these two. The other four are fairly evenly matched, but the Hive are probably the most exciting to play as: they're right in the middle. THERE IS NO NATIVE LIFE IN THIS SCENARIO. Zakharov is the richest and has the highest tech levels and populations. Deirdre has a large number of native units. The Believers have a number of powerful ground units. The University have the most/best air attack units. The Believers/Spartans have the best navies. The Peacekeepers and Hive have the most ground units. ________________________________________________________________________ If you have any comments/questions/recommendations for this sceanrio or ideas for others, please let me know: e-mail me at wowbaggerTIP@yahoo.com