AI War "Tip of the Day" -- What do you wish you'd known?

[mindloss]

Figure out about how many turrets you think you'll need. Multiply this number by 5-10.

[Trandrin]

Go into the stat menu and look at the objective tab. Clicking on any of the objectives and it will center your camera onto that specific point of interest. Never knew this until recently. 

[mindloss]

When playing with Spire Civilian Leaders on, you don't have to control the system the leader is in to get the -3 benefit; it is sufficient to take out the AI in the system. This way, you won't "own" the leader and it won't become an AI target.

[Silver]

Did you know you can select the availability of many additional ship types when starting a new campaign? The vast majority of ships are locked by default so newer players don't get overwhelmed.

[Ragnarok]

Research and Build Advanced Warp Sensors in your border systems. When a wave is approaching that system, the wormhole that is staging the assault will chance its color, giving you time to fortify the correct position.

[zoutzakje]

Research and Build Advanced Warp Sensors in your border systems. When a wave is approaching that system, the wormhole that is staging the assault will chance its color, giving you time to fortify the correct position.

note that logistics command stations also have that ability. I believe Sentinel Frigate ships have it too.