Settling with empty party will gameover your save

Just word of caution. I played with parties on the map and by mistake clicked on the settle button with empty party ( thinking it will disband it ). And that is the story of me losing 20+h save.

I don't have the willpower to start again with the damocle sword of killing another colony with single button press hovering over me.

I enjoyed the experience while it lasted and maybe i will swing back if the developer continues to work on the game.