That looks much like a game I wanted to create, except that mine was in 3D.
What stopped you making it?
I've made an account as Balanuir. Now where do I go to find you guys? I'll find out.
Simplest way to find me is to go to the centre of the galaxy, then follow the red line going south-east. When you find civilisation, I should be near there (Klingzog, pink, 1 planet).
Other than that, you can look around for a large yellow empire (5 collections of planets). Near there is a small grey empire belonging to De-Legro (Masdus), I'm south-west.
South-west of me is Kai. The others are a little harder to find from where I am.