Getting around slippery AI
by Psilondude

I really hate slippery AI. I usually play as Psilon (duh) so usually the Meklar hate me. I find, however, that if you grow your empire so big that you can dispatch armadas and not think twice about it, you can punish little empires for their diplomatic insolence. Try declaring a war just for a few turns to remind the rebel empire of your dominance. I also find that taking a few planets puts the AI in line. However, watch out for the larger empires you will be fighting. If you try to use this strategy on them, it might backfire and cause more damage to you than them.