I usually have about 4 fleets by my end game phase., and i usually play 2 vs 1 against me, or 1vs 1 vs 1, (fun when you play fed vs kling vs rom)

usually i fortify my choke points with defenses, and later reinforcing them with various ships. then when that is done i start small raids on the enemy base to keep him off balance, and using a few long range ships with an intrepid is good for me in this role.

next i build my first fleet usually a have 2 of those big super dreads form the SFC complex (forgot the name) and a galaxy and two nebula class, then i add about 4 excelsior II class ships, and 2 defiants, then about 3 akiras, and 2 intrepids.
and then i use the smaller raiders to draw out smaller enemy units (light battle groups), then nail those with 1st fleet.

then i build my 2nd fleet, usually about 8 defiants, and 4 excelsiors, and when both fleets are done i have them take outer defensive positions near both opponents territory, then i build up forward spacedocks with full defenses, and ship yards (cept the SFC), and build 2 more groups depending on the usual aggressors, then those new groups defend my territory against one opponent while i increase raids on the other, then when they have been softened up i wipe them off the map, and then i reposition most of my force to the other opponent, but leave one behind incase i missed some ships, then repeat the plan on the other race, with an upped time frame, and more aggressive attacks.

and I hate getting people killed.  so in a 2 vs 1 game, i usually kill like 1400 ships and like 12 of mine are destroyed (mainly by base defenses)

welcome, and thanks.  

twice, i don't really play online. mainly because i have poor phonelines, and massive lag. but it worked.

if you dont keep the feds buisy they will tear you up