Re: What to research first when playing the AI?
Get to light cruiser quickly.
Research all colony techs as soon as you can (The AI usually waits to research those, so it gives you opportunity).
Try to get Phased - Polaron Beams quickly. They're the best direct fire weapon in the game on a tonnage-to-damage ratio.
Don't forget to pick up point defense along the way. Fighters are also the most efficient way to wipe out undefended systems.
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