I've created a === Beginner's Tutorial === that shows you a possible way to play the first few turns of a game.

I would highly suggest reading, prior to trying the tutorial, either Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) with frames - or FAQ without frames. The FAQ covers the different menu buttons and ship movements. The FAQ pertains to version 2.8.x games.

If you are a new player, at the least read Quick Overview For Beginners to get a quick start.

After reading how the basic ships work, you might be interested in release notes for:
   v2.9 FAQ
   v3.0 FAQ
   V3.0 terms

To learn about MKII, read release notes at MKII servers.

Build Cheat Note: The Regensburg v2.8 server contains a bug that lets players modify html to build ships without use of resources. All other servers have eliminated this cheat.

Listed below are various resources to help make you a proficient Stellar Crisis Player.

Servers offering the game are listed at the top of the left column.

Quick Overview for Beginners

Bird's Blitz Tips
A lot of players got their first nuke using Blitz Tips (updated 1-26-99). Hush! The pop trick is explained.

There are several other quality pages that support Stellar Crisis. Especially good are the tutorials at Erick Beck's page.
Erick Beck's Tutorial Pages
Aztec Empire's Tips
Peter Grauer's Intro to the Pop Trick
Gooseberry's Nuke Tips
Gooseberry's S.C. School
Gooseberry's Cloaker Trick
SC Advanced Pop Trick FAQ

FIND PLAYERS/GAMES

   There are several ways to meet other players. A good way is to join internet relay chat (IRC).
   You also can learn what is going on by joining various Stellar Crisis discussion groups.
   To find games, try Andy Grave's Game Availability program.