Galactic Civilizations II sounds more my style. I believe i played the first one many moons ago and I remember decking out my own ships! Though probably not as many ship otions way back when as there is now! And best of all - No copy protection once again!
I see I can buy it new for $9.58 from Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...I/ref=dp_olp_2
-S