First time I'm trying to mod and I plan to go all out. But, I can't seem to even get the game to load. 

I'm doing it one thing at a time. But, I just tried to actually start a match with them and the game crashed to the desktop.

EDIT: Haza! I got the game to start up! Ok, so now, onto modifying the rest of the text. Just a note, had to change it from <HomeStarSystem>ArbSystem</HomeStarSystem> to <HomeStarSystem>MinorSystem</HomeStarSystem>

My code:

<Faction>
<InternalName>The_Blood_Empire</InternalName>
<DisplayName>The Blood Empire</DisplayName>
<DisplayNameShort>TBE</DisplayNameShort>
<LeaderName>Blood Emperor</LeaderName>
<Description>Once they were a powerful Empire. Then, they went into hybernation in their dyson spheres. Now, one such sphere has awoke. The dyson sphere didn't survive, but most of the inhabitants have.</Description>
<LeaderDescription>The Blood Emperor rose through the ranks like any other member of the Empire. However, his skill and strength in the gift of his speacies has proven that he has earned the right to rule.</LeaderDescription>
<RaceType>Major</RaceType>
<PersonalityTraits>Neutral</PersonalityTraits>
<PersonalityTraits>Expansionist</PersonalityTraits>
<PersonalityTraits>Scientific</PersonalityTraits>
<RaceTraits>EngineersAbility</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>AncientAbility</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>ScavengersAbility</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Organized1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Clever1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Productive1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Handy1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Fast1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Dense1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Observant1</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Popular4</RaceTraits>
<RaceTraits>Tough1</RaceTraits>
<RequiresHomeworld>true</RequiresHomeworld>
<HomeStarSystem>MinorSystem</HomeStarSystem>
<StartingShips>ColonyStaticBlueprint</StartingShips>
<StartingShips>SurveyStaticBlueprint</StartingShips>
<StartingShips>ScoutStaticBlueprint</StartingShips>
<TechTree>Thalan_Tree</TechTree>
<ShipCallsign>T.B.E.</ShipCallsign>
<LogoImage>TBE Logo3.png</LogoImage>
<LeaderThumbnail>GC3_DL_Bradley_Small.png</LeaderThumbnail>
<LeaderImageFG>Emperor_FG1.png</LeaderImageFG>
<NewsRobotMovie_Approach>Thalan_NewsBot_Idle.bk2</NewsRobotMovie_Approach>
<NewsRobotMovie_Idle>Thalan_NewsBot_Idle.bk2</NewsRobotMovie_Idle>
<StartupImage>StartGameTerran.png</StartupImage>
<StartupTitle>Blood is the source of life.</StartupTitle>
<StartupDescription>The return of The Blood Empire is a beautiful sight to behold. But alas, the world which we have once known has changed. New races, new enemies. New life will have to bow to our control.</StartupDescription>
<StartupTraitsDescription>An ancient power has arisen. Sadly, their old strength is gone and has to be rebuilt. If allowed time, The Blood Empire will be unstoppable.</StartupTraitsDescription>
<MapColorDef>TerranMapColors</MapColorDef>
<UIColorDef>TerranUIColors</UIColorDef>
<FactionMoviesBGDef>TerranMoviesBG</FactionMoviesBGDef>
<FactionMusicDef>TerranMusic</FactionMusicDef>
<Material1>GC3_Ship_Material_01</Material1>
<Material2>GC3_Ship_Material_02</Material2>
<Surface1>GC3_Default_Surface_01</Surface1>
<Surface2>GC3_Default_Surface_02</Surface2>
<Appearance>GC3_Terran_Appearance</Appearance>
<ShipStyleSet>TerranShipStyleSet</ShipStyleSet>
<CreditsInit>3000</CreditsInit>
<WarEnduranceInit>90</WarEnduranceInit>
<DefaultResistance>0.5</DefaultResistance>
<InfluenceTallyInit>10</InfluenceTallyInit>
<StartingColonyPopulation>10</StartingColonyPopulation>
<AICategoryWeight>
<Military>20</Military>
<Growth>8</Growth>
<Tech>19</Tech>
<Diplomacy>18</Diplomacy>
<Expansion>17</Expansion>
<Wealth>14</Wealth>
<Influence>10</Influence>
<Fortification>16</Fortification>
</AICategoryWeight>
</Faction>