MrT144, I agree the fact that the AI didn't use them was a downside in SMAC, but I think they were an overall highlight & should have been included in Civ4 - IF - the AI could use them, and use them to full advantage. I usually have cities I set to produce culture if I'm going for a space race...
Because of the mind meld victory condition, Alpha had an overarching unique storyline that Civ 4 can't match.
Also the factions were opposed & gravitated together through the way they were philosophically & the way they were programmed/balanced.
There was just more soul to SMAC that isn't...
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