how do i fight

u can go to the strategy section of this forum and read the sticky exule guide to know more abt this game.. including how to fight..

Take an acting class and become the Karate Kid. HY-YA!

Buy a gun.

Join a fed and ask for help. Completing the missions is also quite helpful.

Research , research , research , research all ships , research up to lvl 20 Commercial (Terran) , lvl 2 Housing , Planet Cluster lvl 1 , 2 , and 3 , and finally Capsule Lab . Build up your Credits to maintain your fleet Upkeep ( additional cost after ships are bought . ) Think two ways Defense and Offense , Offensive attacks have high range and weapons whereas Defensive posture relies on High Hull and Low Upkeep .
How to fight ,(1) select Ranking at top of screen , (2) then Rank near me on left side of screen , then look for Attack to the right of a players empire and the Power Rating , (3) select Command at top of screen , (4) select Build Ships on left side , (5) Build ( buy ) your fleet to within 30% over the empire you intend to attack. (6) select Attack on left side of screen , (7) select Brows on attack screen or type in the empire`s number or name , then attack . Make sure you have the necessary turns to build your fleet and attack ( normally 5 turns ) and plunder / cluster / improve your new planets and reinforce your Defending fleet .
I`m sure DrunkenMasters could explain / shorten the process much better than I have done but thats how you fight ( the long form ) in GC.

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*does not mess with DM o>O

....you could always chew on their leg *shrugs* beyond that I have no idea XD

if there is any suitable handy item you can use it too!

with your fists, legs, knees, elbows, head!