Hello guys,

I just recently got back into Sins when I picked up Rebellion on the Steam sale. I spent the last couple of days feeling out the changes compared to Diplomacy, and trying to decide on a Faction and Alignment. Now I'm at a point where I believe I'd like to focus on either TEC Loyalists (the turtling/ war-of-attrition type of play seems like it'd appeal to me, and I've always liked having good economy.) or one of the Advent factions (I like the Battleball synergy, both Titans appear to be quite powerful, Culture and all the stuff linked to it seem powerful, and shields are awesome.).

So, I'd like to ask for some help deciding on a faction, and if Advent, on Loyalists or Rebels as well as some starting help like what shiptypes and researches to get early etc.

Thanks a lot guys!