I am going to make these changes today, sure do appreciate the fact that your sharing this info. I admit I am not at the skill level that I can break down the rules in depth and use strategy for better scores- even after years of playing I still just get warm and fuzzy feelings by looping combo shots. Still, that doesnt mean that I dont want to get further into the game and enjoy everything it has to offer. Thanks for posting SKB.

Progress report after implementing the changes recommended by SKB: I love it. I am getting thru the level 1 missions now much quicker and the call outs are no longer annoying. I just finished a game where I saved Klingon battle for the last level 1 mission, hit multi-ball, fought vengeance and then went right into KM. One helluva game for me. Thanks SKB!

Great news! Thank you to everyone who has kept their posts constructive in this thread.