Welcome Chris,
New game looks good. Me likes the new Throneroom. Do you make your own art/graphics?

I would like to be able to micromanage more. Maybe optionally. Like decide which exact numbers of replacement ships goes where.
Also more galaxy models like spiral. Currently there was only one round cluster.

Oh and if you are going to add a voice in your Steamtrailer i recommed a more serious Male one. Like from a very superioUs Emperor or first Councellor. The female voice oder speech from the first game did not fitt to the game very well.

Anyway. Its a day one buy for me. Estimated release date?