I'm just curious about whether or not the combat system they have now is a temporary system that is being used for beta 2 or if they intend to implement something more complex. Even though is it kind of cool seeing the two ships firing massive amounts of stuff at each other, I personally would prefer something more complex and more strategic. I know that this game is supposed to have more focus on economics and diplomacy and such and less on combat but I still think the game would be far more entertaining if you at least had the option to fight out your battles or have something like the way it is now.