I think the Empire has a really characterful, interesting design. But I went with the rebels because they have great looking ships, with the gorgeous Atlantis bomber pushing them over the edge.
I haven’t been able to beat my Federation ships with any other races, so I guess they’re my favourites. I don’t like the design as much as the Empire or Rebel ships, but I can’t fault their effectiveness.
I like the alliance look and feel, as well as the fact that their armour bonuses let you go a little overboard on armour. I haven’t found their racial weapons especially useful though.
Plus, they have a great backstory. Death to all Bipeds!
The alliance looks a little too cartoony for me, and the empire ships looks a little too flmisly, and all too much alike. I think the federation and rebels are tied in my book for looks… maybe with the feds a leetle bit ahead because they’re frigates look like spaceships… Too many rebel frigs look like axes. Their cruisers rock though.