Re: colonial weapons

From: John Leary <john_t_leary@yahoo.com>

> If no need exists for freighters, I.E. colonies
> become self sustaining after a generation or two,
> trade becomes extinct and the excuse for the
> game ceased to exist.

Sorry, no.  Just because you're capable of surviving without imports
doesn't mean that's the most efficient way to go.  If you read up on
economic and trade theory you should easily find proof of this.