Noitalosi

Pirate bases orbit the sun, forcing the remaining dominant players to build huge fleets or invest in some logistic research. The Vasari have a "third" option involving the Kostura. For the best experience, unlock teams and set everything to "fast." The pirates serve as borders, so they do not have to be active, but can if you choose.
Noitalosi is a very small map cpable of hosting ten players. Each player starts out with an easy-to-reach Asteroid and Volcanic/Ice planet. There are also 6 wormholes which connnect other Empires. 2