Choosing a race?

Probably the TEC due to have the best starting economy, makes it alot easier managing resources.

alright, what about vasari? is that a race... if so what ae they best at?

Vasari have good phasing and nano technology, expensive ships, etc.

Vasari and Advent would definately be more difficult to play correctly for a beginner. They require a more nuanced play style. Go TEC if you want an easier race to start out with, and once you get the hang of things you can always try another faction.

Well it depends on your play style really.
I would start with the TEC, their abilities and researches are easy to figure out and use. Their ships are usually fairly cheap and they earn a lot of credits which leaves room for a bigginer player to experiment

Once you've got the basics down, try either one of the other races.
Vasari - expensive ships, intersting techs(like phase gates and phase missles), best resource gathering, needs more micro managing for abilities to work effectively, powerful late game techs, self repairing abilities.
Advent - powerful shields and weaponry, culture dependent, weakest economy, and very expensive technology, powerful late game weaponry, the most micro intensive and ability passive race.

kk thanks guys, i guess i'll go TEC.. you've been a huge help in clearing things up