I attempted to re-apply the fix, without any success and am anxiously awaiting the fix. Here's what I did and a little about my system in hopes it might help. I really enjoy this conversion and want to see it continue! Keep up the great work.

The first time round:
I renamed the original file (ORIG00_Rules**).
I downloaded the file into the Download Folder on D:\
I moved the file to "\common\game_rules" folder on G:\ . (I keep all graphic heavy and/or large games here.)
I started the game and found the same result.

Round Two:
I moved both ORIG** and the newly downloaded 00* files to a Save Folder on C:\.
I downloaded the file directly to the sub-folder.
I rebooted my PC.
I started the game and found the same result.

Round Two Point Five:
I started a New Game with a different faction and found the same result.

Round Three, Fight! (sorry, I couldn't help myself)
I removed all files from "\common\game_rules"
I rebooted my PC.
I downloaded 00_Rules* and saved it a Sub-folder I created on G:\ during the save process.
I moved the file into the "\common\game_rules"
I started the game and found the same result.

I have tried the Terrans, UFP and Klingons.

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7820X CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.9 GB usable)
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 2070 Super
Dedicated Memory: 8192MB
Shared Mem: 16322MB

GeForce GTX 1080- Secondary Dispay