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When It's Time to Collect Resources
Resource collection in the single-player game is somewhat different from the multiplayer game. You don't have to worry as much about your resource controllers being attacked by the enemy, but instead, triggering scripted events. In some missions, if you send out resource controllers too quickly, you might alert the enemy to your presence too soon - usually not a good thing. Gather resources carefully in the single-player game and always be ready for an assault on your mothership (or, in rare instances, your resource units). Be ready to pull your resource units back to your mothership or combat defenses. It's wise to preset your resource units to their own Ctrl group (always assigning it to Ctrl-0 makes it easy to remember) so you can pull them up at any time and get them out of harm's way.
Another important single-player strategy is to not hyperspace out of the mission too quickly. There will be many times where fleet command announces that the hyperdrive system is online, and you're safe to exit the system and proceed to the next level. If you do this and leave resources on the mission, you just cost yourself that much in resource units. Take the time to clean the map after you've defeated the enemy. On some occasions you might need to hyperspace out immediately because of stronger opposition, but if you're certain the enemy is fairly decimated, then by all means send your resource units out to clear the map.
Using Behavior Modes (Tactics) With Resource Collectors
Most players will leave the tactics (aggressive, neutral, evasive) to the combat units, but they also play an important role in resource collection. A resource collector set to neutral or evasive will return to home if attacked. A resource collector set to aggressive will continue to harvest even under enemy fire. You can exploit this in multiplayer games. Attack your opponent's resource collector early in the game with a scout group; if the enemy collector isn't set to aggressive tactics, it will proceed home, failing to collect additional resources. Disrupting your enemy's economy is a proven path to success.
Always set your resource collector on aggressive just in case your enemy sends a scout or two in an attempt to complicate your harvesting. A few scouts won't put much of a dent in your collector, and you can quickly move in your own scouts to chase off the attack. If you're against an opponent who enjoys tormenting your collectors, expect an early attack from your opponent with a larger attack to follow. Be prepared: Set your collector on aggressive, and plan on protecting it with combat units.
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