Marc Hochler is rebooting the game and has a web interface for looking at colonies and ships available.
I am actually working on a real-time web based version of the game. Some functionality now, but will have some time this weekend to work on more.Please go to https://empyreanchallenge.herokuapp.com/
When you try to access Ships/Colonies you will be denied but it will let you authenticate an email address. Once you authenticate I can assign you as a ruler.
After that, feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.
Regards -
Marc