Rod is a dweeb-queen.
68Dude, I up from bases under attack where there is a fast way into a fight, and kill everyone I can. Then land it (that's the secret). These fights have been few and far between lately. Usually I die to my own ack (IF I die) chasing a dweeb that wants to run in and hit a target first, because he knows he is going to die, and die fast. Yes, your own ack is more deadly to you, than it is to him.
In fighter mode, this tour, I haven't been above 8k in alt. I prefer 5k max, but sometimes you have to go higher to get buffs. Buffs are the gravy!