If he is elected and holds the post in spite of dissension, the game is won. I could go on, but I won't. This is a game with so much depth and detail and unique innovation, but it's sheer scale becomes it's own downfall because it is too difficult to micromanage. The graphics on the planetary map are similar to Civilization. The cut scenes and character portraits are a little better, albeit somewhat cartoon-ish.
Graphics take a secondary role to gameplay here.
The sound affects in this game are few and far between. What IS special is the music. The Emperor of the Fading Suns universe is a dark-ages, gothic style universe, and the musical tracks capture it perfectly. It is simply for the atmosphere capturing music that hypnotically forces me to reinstall this game on my hard drive from time to time. It is wonderfull when the music in a game adds to the atmosphere instead of being a distraction.