Really shows the value of protecting an enlightened state with a strong military.
Science = long-term benefit, military = survival right now.
I remember playing Master of Orion 2 with a pure science focus and getting my ass whipped every time.
Then I realised that a good long term strategy needs to work around a good short-term strategy which enjoys priority. I switched to population and production focused games, and suddenly the “Impossible” AI was too easy.
