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I would advise using more than just APB's. Yes, their superior range combined with the Talisman is deadly, but that advantage can be limited when the enemy can get closer when they fire. In fleets, you might want to design some ships with engine destroyers. Your ships will still attempt to move out of an enemy's range, but the engine destroyers will limit the enemy's ability to close with your ships, allowing you to pick them apart from a distance that they may not be able to hit you or hit you effectively.

In addition, if your opponent is using Organic tech, killing their engines may also eliminate the ability of their armor to regenerate.