With all the problems the game has had since its release I thought it would be nice to bring up some of the great things the game has to offer.
While most of us seem to be focused on the issue items, we can all agree that there is at least one or two great inovations and cool things we like about SE V.
For me it would have to be the 3d systems. The planets even rotate.

The suns are huge, and I can zoom in and out adjust the angle of my view, and truly get the feel for space with this new 3d system view.
I like the art work and the general look of the game. I think the artists did a great job on the UI and feel that they succeeded in giving it a professional look and feel.
The modding capabilities of SE V are modders wet dream. No other game that I can recall gave so much ability to the modding community without charge.