Because the commander must spend resource points to acquire new items, this is often called "purchasing". Commanding is very much like trying to run a business on a limited budget.

Even the smallest decisions facing a commander can be vital. Buy one set of heavy armor, or another siege turret? Hold off on the heavier weapons, or cash in your reserves and go for broke? The larger decisions are even tougher: build a second base and dig in, or assault the enemy hive? Research defensive or offensive upgrades? Split your forces, or group them for a concerted attack?

Unfortunately, there are no tried and true methods, and never any easy answers. We are counting on you to help us crack the Kharaa's deployment, and start building a database of command expertise.