Tonight myself and some of the best online players (not me but I had fun ) played a 5v5 which was unique in that it there was no true suicide spot or pocket. For those who don't play online that is where you are squished between two rushing enemies or have an ally to each side. What it turned into was 5 1v1 games with a few team tactics mixed in. The teams were JohnJames, [_]ArchNemesis, Disruptor22, Citizens General Lu and NWcityguy2 (me) vs. {SB}=>Ferdie, _|~jbaum, Aquia, fortune and Slackah Chiken. Basically no one developed an economy but rather attacked attacked attacked each other into oblivion.
If you are having problems with rushers, or are wanting to become a rusher yourself this replay is definitely worth a watch. You'll see several different kinds of fleets, what counters them and in turn what counters the counter.
Download link...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EG1G5L2I
For anyone who doesn't know how to get to the proper folder here are directions. Move the file to "C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Record-MultiPlayer" to be able to watch it. You will have to change <user name> to yours.