A few general questions I couldn't work out from online strategy guides

[uk_john]

I would also say to watch the Galaxy news and when the tell you Rangers are waiting in a sector to reclaim another sector from the Dominator's, you shoudl go there and see whats hanging around. If it's a large group of battleship's with good equipment (scan them if you can) then go in with them, if it's a small group of motley Rangers, bide your time.

[MaloqMaurader]

- yup. Galaxy News is what i always watch. for upcoming attacks on Dominator controlled systems, and pirate activity. with attacks on Dominator systems, i usually just go ahead and jump in with the attackers, kill at least one Dominator (a cheap one) and jump out (kill stat) before i get KIA. same with defending a system. jump to safe system for repairs (if i can afford it).
- the missions can be fun. i just take the ones that are interesting (rock concert, FONCER RACING, etc.), or just for the money (delivering something). but be careful, sometimes you can get into trouble and thrown in jail

[uk_john]

Yes. Some missions turn on you, don't they? - And some are funny, and the races go against you and for you really quickly!