Well, everyone has a hard on for nouville (sp?) but other than that, no real notable events recently. 

There are about 4 or 5 active nations not including mine as I haven't posted IC yet.

Also, there isn't any map so borders do not really exist in any manner aside from "crosses player b's borders" type. So its just a by ear game at the present.

Military size is for the most part rather small considering galactic scale. Seems the 400 ship mark is average. Capitol ships I assume.

A side note, few nations have any real description as to what ships look like. Check that compendium for reference.
Hopefully I answered your questions.