Tech Tree Please....

[Ruatha]

I think the previus answer was a bit short.
I think the answer is more like:
Actually, yes.

[Gryphin]

jfp3 ,
I generally build "Fleet Oillers". Usually they are:
Early Game: Surplus Long range Escorts that are retuning to base. These will then be fleeted with Population transports to give them the range to reach far colonies.
Mid Game: Largest hull I can with as many engines and Solar Collectors I can fit.