Here, I don't play quite as crappily, but I cannot quite say the same for my opponent. Although his Imperial Warrior manoeuvres were good, his first two tsunami tanks are a waste, his harv harass mostly ineffective and the poor empire macro keeps him at 2 ref for too long. Ah well. At least I struggle to go Flakblades, unless I want to just mass air for fun.
Don't remember much about this match, but I guess it was because I was waiting until I had 2 points to see whether Sleeper Ambush or Point-Defense Drones would be more useful.
Because I never know what I want against Empire. TD surprise is meh early on because I don't build tanks, I don't really need three extra dollars from cash bounty either, and Crusher Treads aren't useful until T2 anyway. I usually just wait and pick whatever I want if I need it (ie, maybe desolator air strike if there's lots of garrisons about).