Although the reaquired 40k emperor meme lore is there
The Gladius and it's creatures look and feel unengaging, stale and doesn't have much more going for it than tug of war right clicking pulling back the wounded hoping no "neutral" super wildlife faction decides you're its next meal

Maybe if you're a really big 40k > gameplay person you'll enjoy this over Civ / Endless Space / ...
If you enjoy rich mechanics and abilities then don't bother with this game

Although the reaquired 40k emperor meme lore is there The Gladius and it's creatures look and feel unengaging, stale and doesn't have much more going for it than tug of war right clicking pulling back the wounded hoping no "neutral" super wildlife faction decides you're its next meal Maybe if you're a really big 40k > gameplay person you'll enjoy this over Civ / Endless Space / ... If you enjoy rich mechanics and abilities then don't bother with this game