Essence of War Strategies

[Pali]

Hey Pali:  How do the Hapans hold up in Essence of War now that they're enabled?

Do they still get crushed by the Ir or do they expand?  Do the Warlords now expand?

Honestly, I don't recall... last time I played an Essence of War was quite a while ago, as I mostly stick to Imperial Civil War and Art of War campaigns.  The Warlords I've had send attacks my way in those more than once, however - my last PA Art of War game had them send several attacks at Anx Minor, which worked out quite nicely for me, since I'd already sent Jerec there; he destroyed their fleets, and then I rushed him into the CSA before they could replace any of the losses.