Does the AI use counter-espionage?

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About 250 turns into a game (I rarely last that long), 2 carbon-based enemies left. My tactic was to build spies and shut down their shipbuilding. Surprisingly, the AI never countered with any spies. I looked with console, they both had researched Espionage, but after 50 turns, they offered no response.

I thought the AI was developed enough to at least counter my spies. Is this a fluke? Have people seen the AI use Espionage? 

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I haven't used spies enough yet in GC3 to be able to tell you.  I know they did in GC2, but of course that doesn't tell us anything about GC3.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

"Have people seen the AI use Espionage?"

Yes, but just like me, not a lot. 

I've seen spies deployed on enemy planets by another AI.  I've had techs stolen by spies on occasion.

The AI and I have better uses for citizens.  Even the "recruit spy" also requires resources that are sometimes better used elsewhere.  

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