Well, here are some pretty god tactics I use:
WCP/SO
Type in DYNOMITE, and cntr..... errr...... I will go near them, and since I don't like head on heads, I will launch 1 missile at each of them to make them break, so you can chase them.
WCIV
Well, I will get in a banshee and start ripping apart anying that appears red and orange on my radar (and maybe grey). My alternative is to take a Spic. IR or Jav. HS and launch an initial 1 missile volley at EVERY ENEMY FIGHTER to cause them to break. Maniac seems to like it
WCIII
No real tactics, just run in and shoot down all the cats.
WCII
I only played this once..
WCI/SWC
Well, on the simulator in SWC, It will put you through trials going from 1 ship, 2 ships, 3 ships, and 4 ships of each type, continuing, which wold be Salthi, Dralthi, Krant, and Jalthi (I believe). I survived about 35 rounds before just ejecting cause it was getting boring. I also usually just afterburn through asteroid fields since their isn't really any way to avoid them.