Spoiler below:

The Drannik Colony Ship simply acts a 'free' planet colonization, not affected by your current rank limit on planet colonies. Story-wise, the Drannik do occupy the planet (as per the mission chain), but there is no viewable difference in the planet due to this. Enjoy the rest of the chain

...tic , toc, tic, ...toc....guess no sneak peak......

Nope, it gave you all the info you need to know. There is no benefit other than those states on the wiki.

ODragon: have you used the artifact yet???

Nope but I know those who have. Plus, Dan spelled out the same thing the wiki said.