I like the change to academies. Looks like I can no longer build 50 academies on the same planet XD
Besides, there would be no reason to do so. I can see wanting at least 3-4 worlds with academies, so you can try to generate multiple, different types of personnel.
A question, Steve. You wrote:
"If the Commandant has at least 20% in any percentage-based bonus or 150 for crew training / ground unit training, all commanders graduating from the academy at that population will take two rolls for each qualifying bonus, and use the higher of the two results"
So, if I have for example a Civilian administrator with multiple skills at 20% or more (not that uncommon), do new civilian administrators roll to get each of those bonus every time? I'm asking because if so, it seems REALLY good to assign extremely skilled commanders or administrators to the Academy.