Are there any plans for a strategy layer conversion as well? The whole Doomsday clock with facilities would translate quite well to a Death Star construction plot. The Golden Path could be the process of collecting intel that leads to finding the Death Star and retrieving its schematics.

Meanwhile you have to fly around gathering support for your Rebellion from the various star systems (the holo globe) and conduct research to begin manufacturing Empire weaponry and armour to better prepare your troops.