What is this game ?
Background
This is a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG). It is just like a normal PC multiplayer game, however, this is on a massive scale where thousands can play together in a single game. They have different servers, with only 1 game running on 1 server. Here you play with or against other human players only (No computer generated characters).
Short summary of this Game
Other human players can perform diplomatic relationship with you, for example war, alliances, and other forms of treaties.
To wage war, you will have to gather, collect, or capture resources to build up your military power. You will have to find a balance between gathering resources, protecting your empire, and expanding your empire by hostile or peaceful means.
You can research new technology to construct better fleets or to improve on existing technology.
How time works in this game
Time is required to perform tasks, from researching to building. This game stores time as `units` (turns) until you use it.

1 unit (turn) = 1 game day for your empire. If you dont perform any tasks, time stands still. Every game day that passes your empire population grows, collect taxes (money) & resources. The time in the game doesnt pauses or wait for other players (no endturn). Other players can use their time to do their tasks or even attack you later in the game.
If you wish for a faster paced game try playing on the Hourly or Real-Time game speed. Remember there is a different game for each speed therefore you have to signup a new account there. You are allowed to have an account on all game speed, limited to 1 person per game speed.
Tips / Suggestions
Try to use up all your turns available to you and not waste them. (need a space in here)A turn wasted means your empire will grow 1 pace slower than other players. It can result in serious power difference in a long-term period.