[b]Civilization Name[/b]: The Vaal Collective
[b]Species Name[/b]: Humans
[b]Member of the Galactic Conclave?[/b]: YES
[b]Name of Galactic Conclave Representative[/b]: Ambassador Minek
[b]Basic Description of Civilization[/b]: 

Principles of communism have been applied to biology and reproduction in this small, isolated society for centuries. Members of the Vaal Collective are nearly identical humans, designed by the state scientists to fill out their chosen purpose. There is an extreme degree of central control of all aspects of the sovereign territory and life therein. 

Strengths: 

Agriculture
Civic projects
Highly focused production
Large labor pool proportional to population size
Internal and border security

Weaknesses:

Typically at a trade deficit
Not very good at projecting power outside of immediate sphere of influence
Few allies