In other words, when you build or produce something you receive a small amount of Influence points. Additional Influence points in quantity of 0,1 per each Industry point used.
They start a game with Industrialists faction as the leading party.
A great choice if you are starting your adventure with 4x strategies or Endless Space series. Their strong and diverse ships are good for military conquest. They focus on expansion through colonization and cultural dominance. Their strength is based on Influence points that can be used in many ways.
United Empire is a very versatile race that can go through anything.