Hybrid Utility Strategy

Overview
This strategy is kinda outdated so you might wanna consider using some other strategies. However it still works and you should try it out.

Early Game (0-10 minutes)
At the beginning of the game, your primary concern should be making enough money. When choosing your plant of choice, use power plants on normal crystals and nuclear plants on mega crystals- this enables you to gain the maximum amount possible from a super crystal which is very important. During this time, you should(if possible) have a naval setup. For naval, make sure you have all the oil rigs. When you have to guard your rigs from the enemy, use destroyers. This is especially helpful if in midgame, the enemy uses submarines to take out your eco. Don't use gunboats or battleships, they aren't as effective as destroyers. Another perk of the destroyer is that its exceptionally powerful against air troops due to one of its turrets being anti air. By the end of the 10 minute mark, your cpm should be 100-130.

Tips for the strategy Early Game:

-Don't research anything unless it is required for the strategy.

-Never use nuclear plants on normal crystals, they aren't worth it(unless you're playing survival)

-Never make an airport or a space link in the early game

-Don't ever produce scouts or light soldiers in barracks

-Always watch the map for developments in the game

-Play it safe, don't rush or annoy(after five minutes is fine) the enemy

-Conquer outwards rather than inwards(move out of your safe space and move into the unknown

Mid Game (10-20 minutes)
This is where the fun happens. In this strategy, the star unit is the explosive tank. By the 10 minute mark, you should have the following:

-good eco(100-130)

-barracks

-tank factory

If you did not get any of these before 10 min, then the strategy may risk being a failure.

With your tank factory, create 5 explosive tanks and 2 heavy tanks. Then make 10 heavy soldiers for support. You will start by taking out the opponent eco. Send 2 explosive and 2 heavy tanks to a power or nuclear plant owned by the enemy. If the plant is not guarded, send in the explosive tanks into the enemy plants one at a time. If there are multiple enemy plants, use multiple explosive tanks. Once they are destroyed, conquer the crystal by adding your own plant(this is optional). This may provoke an attack by the enemy so keep your army stationed there until you can be sure the plant won't be destroyed once you leave. For oil income, use destroyers. Repeat this strategy for as many enemy plants as you can destroy before the 15 min mark. By then, the enemy may have tanks so it is important to start moving ahead to the next level.

At 15 minutes, build either an airport or a space link. Once that is done, start making space fighters or heavy planes. Both options are good but I would recommend space link if possible because it can be used for the Trojan Horse(a Mothership with space fighters garrisoned inside for a surprise attack with the mothership as a large bait).

By the 20 minute mark, your enemy should have a very low cpm. If all of this is done simultaneously, it will work in making the opponent feel powerless. Try to communicate with your teammates to follow the same strategy.

Tips for the strategy Mid Game:

- If you're using space link then you must use the Trojan Horse otherwise its purpose is useless compared to that of heavy planes.

-Repeatedly take out plants and oil rigs while making air units simultaneously for the best result.

-Never make more than 3 heavy tanks(you need space for the explosive tanks).

-If enemy goes for your cpm, combat them by using the following setup: 8 heavy soldiers and 2 snipers.

-Convince your allies to use the same plan.

-Confuse your enemy by threatening different possibilities.

Late Game (20-30 minutes)
At this point in the game, the enemy has built a large army but has a weakened cpm(if all the previous steps were followed correctly). All that is needed now is to decimate their base, even if it means decimating yourself. Unlike you, the enemy won't be able to build back up after you destroy his cpm and drone the control zones. To begin, you should have the enemy locked in their base. Wait patiently for the enemy to send his army after your plants. Once this happens, take advantages of the unprotected base and send the Trojan horse or the heavy planes followed by 6 explosive tanks, into the area with 2 heavy tanks as support and an army of heavy soldiers to clean up the mess. For the 6 explosive and 2 heavy tanks, you need to have storage space for 8 tanks(build a tank house). After the 6 explosive tanks go down with the command centers, you can start cleaning up the rest of the buildings. Ask your allies to pitch in and help clean up the enemy's army(by then your allies should have armies of sorts).

After the bases are destroyed, go for their army. If you are unable to successfully destroy the enemy base, try again. Usually on the second attempt, it will take out the command centers remaining.

Tips for the strategy Late Game:

- Never use nukes. They don't work as well as brute force.

-Use at least 4 space fighters in the Trojan horse.

-If the enemy has 2 bases, take out the stronger one(chances are it will be away from their command center making it easier to decimate).

-When transporting troops, use either helicopters or transport ships

-An aircraft carrier is favored over an airport since it may be able to move to places where planes cannot fly to(also since it is basically a moving airport)

-When using this strategy, it is recommended you play with friends