Thr player gets special command interface and in this interface your advisors such as lana and theron always present to give their point of view on how to rule the planet.
Second:in this command interface player can view entire planet properties such is military strength or industrial capabilities.
Like something similar from godfather 2.
Player use that interface to develope the planet as he sees fit.
Rememeber Darth lacris ruling balmorra?
Well player gets actually to rule.