As posted in the Core, I have completed Tech game 4 of the "All Races/All Conditions" quest I gave myself, and I must admit that I'm glad I'm almost half way to getting the Tech portion done. The Political method will be no problem (Thanks to GCI experience) and the Cultural method will present no challenges (Thanks to ED's "Isolate them" strategy) so hopefully by November I'll be back to my "Might makes right" preference!!!
Happy hunting to all, and remember...the galaxy NEEDS more toasters!!!