In some cultures it is considered impolite to pick on children, in others it is a sure sign of cowardice. It is even a crime to do so in some countries.
Yes. But in a lot of countries manhood is achieved at 13 and many at 16. Now many countries will also try a 16 yr old as an adult in a court of law, dependant on the crime.
So to say "child" is to loose of a term, and here on a forum, one's maturity and behaviour is probably the best guide.
In this case, it was well deserved, but as you said ...move on to the OP.
Make sure to get stellar cart/sensors 1 as soon as possible, it shows all the stars.
See the first ships i build are survey ships, and i build around 4 to them A.S.A.P so by turn 5 or 6 when my first colony ships are coming off the line i have a pretty good idea where they are going to go.
When rushing i try and mark out where i deem to be "my territory", and it is usually 2 sectors in every direction from my home. (depends on galaxy size though). So i will try and take every planet in that area, could be from 30 to 50 planets. Once i have this i shut down my rush and start on building constructors and fighters plus research, research,research. Once i have this, maybe 4 months into the game (i rush buy alot) then i start my first war, normally with the Yor if they are close, i don't like them getting too big an area of influence, if not, then on my closest enemy.
