Rule No. 1: The core cannot spawn within 8 nodes of spawn unless spawning in middle. Rule No. 2: If a node has 6 connections it is safe except when the core is one away. Rule No. 3: Only utilities can spawn 1 away from the start node. Rule No. 4: Avoid opening white nodes. Rule No. 5: The core won't be the number dictated on the node minus 1 away, mark them as void. Rule No. 6: Query disabled nodes by going around them before breaking through. Rule No. 7: White nodes can only spawn when there is 3 or less connection nodes. Rule No. 8: Avoid combat with the defense systems and other ships at all cost. Rule No. 9: Fit your ship to increase your virus strength value. Rule No. 10: Don't forget about D-Scan.