I have to say I like the sound of this game (two player co-op playing as one empire is a dream come true for me and my bro, haven't seen that since Age of Empires ), but one thing I am unclear about is the victory conditions. It seemed from the intro/overview and screenshots that wiping out alien races was pretty important, but are there research, score, or 'wonder' victories? Sorry if these have been answered elsewhere- I couldn't find them in a quick search.
I just find it a pity when some games have surprisingly deep diplomacy or economic systems- only to be used to power a simple conquest victory. But, if everything is tailored well for a conquest from the get-go then I suppose you don't often find yourself wishing these things.

Anybody? I would like to know if this game leans more the civ way or more rts way.

Please do not get too exited about the coop. As it is now, you can only ally with one of the other players and build up an empire together. It is not like you have access to their resources etc. Maybe there will be something else later but we have to take one step at a time.

Also, yes there are more winning conditions. And we are collecting a lot of statistics that you will get after each game. So you will have something to keep track of how well you did. I will look up the winning conditions on monday and tell you about them.

That sounds reassuring, I like that there is more Victory conditions beyond eliminate "x" faction.