My first strategy game was Chess, then battletech, then Dune 2, Warcraft, then Risk type games. Battletech really stands out to me because of the individual unit level tactics you need to apply to the battle which can affect the whole strategy of the war. Similar here, you dont just "sprout" units from a factory. You fight with what you have. Well scripted stuff. Was introduced to this game by Ravenmark Mercenaries. I like them both.