I like 4X game so that's why I tried it.
You have a cool concept however, I do think that it is too overwhelming from start.
Do you think you can reduce the number of information a new player will digest from the start ? Like making a tutorial ?
Then, for the visual, I do think it would improve if you make your character more readable to the eye.
The UI is also clustered so I believe it would be great for it to have less so it can focus on the first most important things a player will do.
Less is more! But if that's not in the direction and intent you are going, feel free to disregard my feedback