So i have been playing galciv 2 for some time now.

In that time what interesting things have i learnt?

When your hard pressed by strong opponents... tiny ships are the way to go.

Starship defences are not economically viable verses firepower. Good for manipulating which of your ships get fired upon first tho.

Starbase defences are good for a while, but in the end the technology fails to keep up with weaponry. Best not to bother at all.

never use espionage spending if you want a more unpredictable and interesting game.

Get trade going.... FAST

Recource bonuses in planets are far more significant than planet quality. How lucky was i to get that lovely 700 manufacturing bonus and a 300 tech bonus during the dreadlords campaign (earth, second last mission). Absolutely smashed em! Any game, any map, any level, recource bonuses can hand you victory on a silver platter!!

Good luck!