So after taking a look at some of the Civics, I realised that it would be cooler if you were allowed to pick more civics (to diversify your empire a little). However after doing some digging the more some one stacks on the civics the larger certain detractors become. I was thinking it would make more sense if say an empire had the Order civic along with an Elite Navy Civic; the empire would be forced to take no less then let's say a High spending policy instead of a straight debuff to their energy creation. Kind of let the in built additions to the mod do more for you instead of adding a straight negative effect.

Side Note: I kinda hope PDX incorporates this mod to the game at some point as it's one of the coolest mods out on the Shop right now.