I suggest using, brethren cursiars and bombardiers, as well as gear units and dark corsairs. As started above they don't count towards the prize bank. Brethren units do but are minimal. Personally though I widdle them down. I won't use resource units. takes forever though the way I've been doing it
I'm new to the game.. liking it so far! still getting used to the user interface though. Any tips on the best way to arrange your haven buildings? I was thinking.. should the market and "town hall" be centered, with cannons all around? Just curious.
Its all however you choose, there's no right or wrong. As long as you can find things when you look for them. Look at other players havens for ideas if you're unsure.