This tip explains ALL the hotkeys-not all are in the manual-and gives some advanced techniques on usage to help make you even faster. Even if you set your screen scroll speed to maximum and have a wickedly fast mouse, you will not be able to compete with a hotkey user, all other things being equal.
In order to this effectively, you MUST use hotkeys. This means being able to conduct battles and scout while at the same time tending to your empire's economy and military production. One of the major differences between 'experts' and beginners is the ability to 'multi-task' during the game. We both hope you can enjoy this as is and if there are any qualms with the posting of this please email me.
Xpert101 former member of the Xpert clan and former #2 rank on cases ladder has approved the post.
Out4Blood was the web master of this site and to this time I have not been able to reach him. Hotkeys - this was taken from the former Xpert web site that is now no longer up.