So, after ranting on this thread I decided to listen to all of your advice. I have started playing more aggressively, capturing the ABC's, zipping through the map, going for those close range fights, and lo and behold, I am now raking in serious cash. Minimum 40k regardless if I have a kill or not. I am even making money even if my ship gets sunk. I guess this is the incentive to play and accomplish objectives of the game rather than stay safe out of range and take cheap shots at the enemy. Well done WG