So, you want to learn how to play, eh? Well, I'd suggest starting a game with max tech levels, and more than one planet and just test things. See what happens when you click the abandon planet button. Develope different ships and see what the Mount sizes do. Just play around with it. Once you've got the basics, join one of the newbie games at the PBW site (
http://seiv.pbw.cc) and see if you can get someone to help you. Once the basics are learned (what buttons do what), all you really have to know is where to find what you're looking for.
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"You don't know the Power of the Dark Side. I must obey my Master"