Tempting to 'cheat'

[Templer (OP)]

I'm new to the game, I just discovered it.       
I do not even scratch the surface, less, I just hold 'the box' in my hand.       

If I understand this function correctly, then I can simply add one or more traits to my commanders and increase the value and performance of my commanders.       

Isn't that tempting to 'cheat'? 

[Titanian]

The traits are for roleplaying purposes only and have no impact on the game.

[Templer (OP)]

Oh, OK then.  Confusing and maybe a bit superfluous.

[Steve Walmsley]

There are plenty of ways to 'cheat'. If you go into Spacemaster Mode you can add extra ships, technology or minerals. However, it is a single-player game so the person you would be cheating against is yourself