Opening research

[zarkwizard]

Depends on what class you are. Trader I would probably go for AMC, otherwise I would look for a trader to trade with and skip on the skill.

If you are a researcher I would consider Planetology, I like growing the population to help with the planets. As a Warlord.. I'm not sure. Perhaps there are others better suited to answering Warlord skills.

[Strongbad]

I'm totally clueless on opening moves in general