To accomplish this, a player needs resources in the form of minerals, fuel, supplies and money to build ships. Minerals and resources are found on planets. It's a good idea to collect a lot of planets. This is where the ships come in. Ships that can both shoot and carry large amounts of cargo are a good investment.
Warships come in many shapes and sizes.
In VGAP, unlike real life, all combat is conducted on a one on one basis. This is frequently a problem for many Newbies. No matter how MANY ships you have entering a battle- they will only fight one at a time. This is why economics is a critical aspect of successful game play. The best way to win a fight is to have bigger ships than your opponent.