[quote=@Monochromatic Rainbow]
I always seem to blob massively and become this all-devouring empire of doom once I get going. 
[/quote]

This is what happens when you put a modicum of effort into defeating constipated AI. I like conclave. Suddenly there is a reason to care about internal politics aside from micromanaging faction opinions.

However, not relevant. ONWARDS WITH SLAYING MANY BANDITS.