Nice to know what's going on

Did your orders get carried out?

Even though everyone tries to follow your orders sometimes it doesn't work out. That's why you should always check your message list.

All messages can be found either in the HQ or specific messages concerning the planet when you are in the planet menu.

When your fleet is engaged in a battle a special battle report can be found in the message list. (If your attack is not successfull the message can only be found in the HQ Message List, since the Planet Message List filters all messages for the location the battle occured, i.e. the other planet.)