Basically this is it...

Smallish Combatative maps for 8-10 players , 4v4 and 5v5

Distances between enemies (2-5 jumps) - 2 asteroids-planet-neutral etc

All "strategically placed" Dead Asteroids HAVE an artifact

All neutrals are distributed fairly. Some at equal distances , and equal number of neutrals at biased distances

Some maps have a secondary star giving access to another system with 3-4 neutrals to benefit those who research long jumps

Wormhole Research is a pre-defined Artifact on all Homeworlds. Wormholes play a much greater role in the maps

All planets are True Random (gives variety element)

All Homeworlds have a satellite asteroid that Already has 2 Civic Stations built and level 1 logistics/population

There might be a fair mix of Desert and Terran Homeworlds distributed among the teams.

The idea of these maps is to have a faster combatitive game for online play that wont suit everybody but will appeal to those who might just want to get into the nitty gritty of combat.