jeff: Many thanks for the help, Krypsyn :)
I don't have a lot to add; in general, two good threads to keep an eye on for status and updates are:
No problem, and thanks for links! I actually hadn't seen the one about wish-tracking. Not sure how I missed that.
So, I read your brief bio in the 'The Team' section of the Endless Space site. Narrative Director... played Baldur's Gate to completion six times... Are there going to be any special events with large extra-solar rodents? Inquiring minds need to know! If not, how much bribe booze would it take to get this done? *snicker*