Andromedans
 by John Hanna "Gnaarl"

When fighting Andromedans, place your ESGs up at range 3.  This encourages
the Andromedan to fire at range 5, outside of his favorite range 3, where
his TR beams are so very effective.  Some Andromedans may actually go for
the range 3 shot despite the ESGs if they believe the Lyran placed his
energy into reinforcement rather than disruptors.  These bold Andromedans
count on the fact that the Lyran's average damage, which at range 3 is only
56 with the ESG impacts and 6 phaser-1s, will not be able to pierce the
Forward PA Panels.  These crafty Andromedans also know that their average
damage at range 3 is 58, which will overcome the facing shield and any
reinforcement.

Bottom line:  If an Andromedan crashes your ESGs, you better use your
batteries to fire a pair of disruptors along with your facing phasers to
get some internals on the Andromedan.  Should he decide to do a panel
dump, use your other 2 phaser-1s to cause some more internals.  Remember,
you have a much bigger ship than he does, use it.  Trade internals with
him 1:1 and you will win.