Yeah the general idea here is to be more of a roleplay style of game. Hell, I'm not even sure I will tell them I'm using Aurora as the main "engine". In essence I'll be asking them for the general plans for their nations and give them quick updates upon discovery of ruins, etc. for some amount of time-not sure what the increment will be. In the end i'll give them a quick summary of whatever I feel the necessary information is. "Your new mining operation on mars is going quite well, however the chinese have also set up a few automated facilities..."
Ask them for general philosophies concerning ship design, and I'd try my best to whip something up.
No NPRs, however I would probably be playing some high-tech alien race that is interested in earth for some reason (as per usual). See if they would unite against it.
And telegraph, it'll probably be taking place after I finish up my exams around x-mas... Also got to get my research application handed in so I'm busy until then. I wouldn't mind some general game pointers though and could throw you in as a faction if you'd like.