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Whoops sorry SC, actually the tutorial was an excellent way to get into the game and learn many of the systems and controls. Thank you for writing it, the sarcastic humor throughout made me laugh while reading it. I tried using the search function but was was unable to locate a starmap that doesn't have the black background. While the included game map is excellent; my eyes are old and I wanted to print a larger map that doesn't use alot of my black ink jet cartridge. If there is a map posted somewhere I would appreciate knowing where it is. Sigh... I must be search impaired... I've tried doing various wordings of "troop tactics" search so I'm sorry if this is posted elsewhere. This particular thread has been very helpful so I'll continue in here. Is there an option in a tacop managed troop battle to pause and give orders or do I have to send commands only when unpaused? Is it possible to select a group of troops to give a them all a command? The priority target is very helpful. In my limited experience I have to select each troop separately. I set troops to escort but I've noticed that I can't assign too many to escort a single troop or else it gets crowded. I have found that beaming troops far away gives me enough time to assign them to pairs and then assign the pairs to a 'troop leader' which seemed to work better. Sorry to jabber so much about this aspect I just wanted to show that I've tried this a few times and didn't come post here after only the 1st attempt. Is there a pre-arranged priority list when you give troops the SAD order? I was hoping they'd choose the closeby enemy marines instead of walking past them to a target and getting mowed down. Thanks again to those of you that answered my previous questions.

Bases will rebuild indefinitely or will they eventually stay destroyed?

Do mining drones work while the CC is away somewhere else or is it necessary to stay planet side while they roam around? Can I leave the system and come back later? Thanks!

Well I thought the Hints and Tips section was mostly empty until I noticed a little toggle option on the bottom right and chose (all) instead of (last 90 days) and *poof* yep lots of awesome information. Some of you expert UC Forum people must sigh alot with us rookies asking the same questions over again so thanks for suggesting that I go look there, I'm glad I looked a second time. I've been reading in that forum and found some fascinating nuggents of information, I'm learning alot of things to not try or just plain avoid. It's nice to know I'm not the only New Commander to crash his CC into the ground in the first few days. Some of the info in that area is from a year or more ago, is it ok to post further questions in old (but I believe relevant) topics or should I start a 'new' topic? Did I read correctly in that forum area that it's not possible to use artifacts on the Stormcarrier? Not that I'll be finding artifacts anytime soon I just think this carrier is awesome. Thanks!

After playing through about 2/3 of the 97 page tutorial I'm impressed, wow this game is amazing! The detail, the depth, the ability to crash my carrier into the ground cuz I'm too busy reading the next step and not watching the screen... ...or that I should not look down while activating my jump jets, I think I scrapped my face off ow! My next question for this New Player Starter Info topic: Is there a walkthrough or even better a strategy guide out there? I'd like to read players comments on various capital ships, fighters (and prefered loadouts), ground vehicles, marines, and effective ground assault tactics. Yes I understand the mantra "go play and learn" however I'm not asking what a transporter does or how to land (safely?) on a planet. Thanks!

My UC:CE arrived a few days ago. The stores around here didn't have it in stock so thank goodness for amazon.com Now that's it's the weekend I've been reading the manual and am printing out the 97 page game tutorial. Can't wait to fire this up! Since this is an info and tips topic I thought I'd add the question: what command ship do people seem to prefer? Carrier or Cruiser? If there is already a thread on this topic I apologize and will happily post in there instead (I didn't see one after using the search function) I see that cruisers carry more fuel and have a smaller profile and look to have more/bigger guns. Is this a personal preference or is there a large advantage to having fighters support your carrier? I've always loved the concept of a powerful cruiser and will probably choose that. Thanks!