Posted by: dgibso29
« on: December 06, 2011, 01:04:27 AM »If you're planning to upgrade your fire control tracking speed quickly, you can probably upgrade your turret gearing quickly, too. With the two at the same level, 40% gear size is always sufficient. Makes for cheaper turrets and more capable ships, and you'll probably be want to upgrade your laser techs anyway, which also necessitates a new turret design.
Also, research fuel efficiency. Magneto-plasma drives with no fuel efficiency techs researched is silly; the first ones are really cheap. Your missiles, in particular, will thank you.
I will be the first to admit I suck at beams. This is the first campaign where I have actually used them. I suppose I am just stubborn and don't want to fight with the turret design process again
I actually do have fuel efficiency 7 researched, with 6 on the way. My next engine level will all be at the latest efficiency tech.