After long-term scientific research (3 beers), I can safely say, that my labour bears fruit.
The key to winning the galactic war is to stop giving a shit about what the community is doing, and enjoy the ride.
They're never gonna do the tactically right thing. We lost several planets before and fumbled gambits because nobody understands or is bothered by how the galactic war works.

Process of elimination demands that we simply enjoy the moment, and stop being bitter old farts about everything. I don't have high hopes for the upcoming cave missions, but I'm staying optimistic that they're fixing shit or adding new content, even if it's all cope.