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: You can now negotiate with, or declare war on, the Academy itself, which drastically shifts the mid-game power balance.

If you are specifically analyzing the v1.5.30 update package, it included several critical stability fixes for the expansion's launch: File: Endless.Space.2.Awakening.v1.5.30.zip ...

The Awakening expansion (Version 1.5.30) is most notable for introducing the faction and the Academy as an active NPC power. Key Features of Version 1.5.30 (Awakening) : You can now negotiate with, or declare

: Improved multiplayer stability for sessions involving the new Academy donation mechanics. : A pacifistic minor faction that provides bonuses

: A pacifistic minor faction that provides bonuses to food and diplomatic influence, useful for maintaining the Nakalim's large early-game population. Technical Performance and Quality of Life

: Players can contribute resources to the Academy to earn specialized roles (such as "The Spear of Isyander" or "The Librarian"), providing unique buffs and control over Academy fleets.

: You secure your borders and influence by building Temples on colonized planets, which generate Influence and help recover the "Lost Glory" of your empire.