[Cyrien]

In the early game I normally go for a few levels in DUC(Depleted Uranium Cannon) and max out PDC (Point Defense Cannon). Early game this gives you the best projectile weapon with defense against missile opponents. An alternative is to instead go for fighters and carriers, very strong early game.

Mid game you should either go for the PPB(Phased Polaron Beam) or your racial tech weapons, and late game racial tech weapons or APB(Anti-Protoon Beam) + SD(Shield Depleters).

As a general rule if you have racial tech weapons you should use them. All of them have advanatages over the more standard weapons in various areas.

I think that that is the strategy used most effectively by many. However other weapons can still be used effectively. I myself prefer the Meson Cannon over the APB and also enjoy the WMG(Wave Motion Gun) or Ripper Beam with Tractor beams.