The search function definately needs a longer range and a lot less lag. How about instead of loading up everything on search startup, let it be a query call based on lvl criteria.
This game is not hard because of learning any type of strategy. This game is hard because your ships don't follow commands, you can't repair planets, and planet type can not be reset. Work a little on this game and it could be worth playing.
That's kinda interesting, that guy thinks skill points don't upgrade and you have to use a mouse to target. Sounds like sour grapes for not investing points in the right things and not learning how to play.
Enemies may drop items now.