> I don't really think this adds to the game in any way. I think they are intended to push you along with development. Since they continue multiplying and evol

> I don't really think this adds to the game in any way. I think they are intended to push you along with development. Since they continue multiplying and evolve to become stronger if you don't destroy their bases, you need to make sure your tech develops and that you deal with them. It's meant to push you towards constantly improving your tech, rather than focusing on e.g. optimising your copper plate assembly lines for hours on end.