Hi everyone I have been reading a lot of posts very helpful! I recently have been getting good enough to beat a normal comp on a small map very easily. I just have a question about what to build around your planets. Usually as TEC I immediately build 6 scouts to help my colony cap take a planet and a colony frig to take an asteroid. I also build 2 civics so I can immediately start building trade ports. I also scuttle my original cap fac as has been suggested. From there I rally my frig fac to my fleet I start building light frigs till I can build LRM and HC's. I also really like carriers. Anyway I guess what I am asking is if I should make 2 fleets or just have 1 huge one roaming the map colonizing planets and taking out enemy forces that I come across, and if my opening is advisable --as in quickly get planets and trade ports ASAP. Thanks for any suggestions. The most recent game I won was composed of 3 cap ships, HC's carriers and repair cruisers. As well as 4 torpedo cruisers. I had about 30 squadrons half fighters and half bombers. Won against NORMAL comps easily. Whats the next step in my game?