I'm not very familiar with GEwar yet, but just yesterday I was a poorling and today I had 1000geos at my disposal.

I'm hoping this isn't a bug and in fact I'm missing some funny detail, but I thought it best to report it.

Here's your answer:

http://www.gewar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636

ooooh, thanks for the heads up!

*skulks away feeling stupid*

But thanks for the honesty :)