Extra prestige points
Begin any mission and execute an alpha strike on your opponent's the aft right shield, but do not completely destroy it. Then, fire a photon torpedo into the front left shield. Finally, press [Ctrl] + [F4] to gain 4,000 prestige points.

Cheat Mode
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding.
Use a text editor to edit the "sfbspc13.txt" file in the "assets\specs\" sub-directory. The following changes can be done: add cloaking ability, change engine power levels, add shuttles and fighters, change weapons, change shield levels, add more transporters, troops, mines, and more.
Note: When playing a game in multi-player mode, all players must use an identical "sfbspc13.txt" file.