I must be new or bad..or both

[Tuchuk]

So, I am playing in a large universe. I am a new player. I am doing fairly well I think. Science is doing well, tons of resources it seems. I have even began a war with a neighboring computer race.

In my first 2 battles with him I defeat 2 fleets and take a world that belongs to him. Great. I am poised to take his largest world in this system. He doesnt seem to have much there. I have a couple carriers with about 100 fighters, 2 lt cruisers with missiles, and transports with
100 troops, this should be easy.

The battle begins, and its then that I notice that space station in orbit. I launch fighters, cruisers launch missles.....and none of them make it to the target. PDF weapons on the base destroy all my fighters before they fire a shot, only my missles hit causing minimal damage. Suddenly that quiet planet launches what must be a baZillion missiles. Blam. my fleet is dead. Dang, this couldnt get worse.......

Next turn I meet a new race. The very next turn several things happen at once. I begin to get lots of Messages like, ships orders changed, ships supplies lost, riots on planets and other nasty things. ...And whats that 2 systems from me heading my way....gads..4 Dreadnaughts from the new race.

I think I am in love with this game. Anyway, I needed a place to let off steam. And you guys get to hear it. Ok, time to begin a new game....