I just started playing this on the primary server, and it is obvious I am no good. One chap keeps attacking me. I spent a few rounds building up my defense.

Based on spy results, I didn't think he could build up enough to successfully SS me. But he did, so I spied him again. He could only cash enough to generate $14M in the 70 turns he took, and he 0 cash to begin with. But based on current market rates, he would have had to spend $352M to buy the military units he hit me with.

I am obviously missing something basic here. If I don't figure it out, this game will not be very fun for me so I will give it up.

Thanks for any help.