Planet Recon

[tbontob]

I have a light cruiser near a enemy planet without any enemy ships nearby.

I'd like to send it on a reconnaisance mission of the planet.

Recon only, as the planet may have defenses which may terminate its existence.

I know I can use the 'Don't Get Hurt' Strategy to have the my light cruiser head for the corner, but what if the planet produces a cruiser?

I'd like my light cruiser to 'actively' enter into combat with the enemy cruiser and if it survives then head for the hills (a corner).

Anybody have any ideas on a workable solution/strategy?