[quote=@GalaxyRaider]
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When civilizations die, it's not usually due to some form of targetting. It happens by chance, or by simply winning some jerk's mental lottery. When a bunch of insignificant species band together to protect themselves and one another, the random elements are taken away. And, not only are you out on the map for bad guys, but you're also now on the map for good guys as well.
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I think being on the map of good guys automatically puts you on the map of bad guys.