I have had my reports blink when one of my colonies is attacked, but like it was said before the report is only as good as the beacon in your colony. I have also received notice that someone scouted my colony.

When you scout a colony you get a report of the colony. You have no idea what is in the Suzerian's city or which city actually controls the colony. I will not attack another players colony because you are blindly attacking at the player. It would be better to go after the Suzerian than attack the colony.

I think it would be much better if the Suzerian had to send his troops to defend the city and defend against uprising. It would make it a lot easier for someone to win an uprising. It doesn't seem right that you can have colonies all over the map. Seems more like the colony would be something that is more local to the player's city. I think that would make it a lot more balanced.