Tip 1: 
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Research engine technology as quickly as possible. It will
serve you well in the early expansion race. 


Tip 2:
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When you have no other priorities, always have your factories
pumping out combat ATVs. You will need all of them eventually. 


Tip 3:
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Build a new construction space station as soon as you can. Ship
production is vital, and by the middle part of the Game, you 
will need to have built a substantial fleet.