Now that I know what First Encounters is, what can I do about it?

Well, you can play it.  It can be downloaded off of this site, but ONLY IF YOU LEGALLY OWN THE GAME.  It is a very addicting game, and you will receive hours of enjoyment from it, like I have.  You can enjoy the great epic battles, the missions for the military, and even the trade routes.  You can live the discovery of the Thargoids.  This simplistic little world inside your computer is a very relaxing place to be, and the excellent choice of music enhances the mood.  You can find the music in MIDI format in the Downloads section.