xmangoslushie

Going back to your original question, you may need to start out strong with a large fleet and fleet research. Personally, i get 1 lab: hostility on small maps and harmony on medium and larger maps. You said that you are an economic player; the Advent does not have as strong as an economy as the TEC. Basically, rushing and quickly building up your fleet are your only options. For fleet composition, I start out with a Radiance and 10-20 disciples and rush (for VERY small maps). I get an asteroid,

[quote]capping your first roidUmmm, what does that phrase mean in English? Whatever it is, it sounds painful. heh.[/quote] colonizing your 1st asteroid