M&M has a "Hit points" variant in the core book, if you want to do pulp with Hit points, that might want to take a look at that. I believe this is in one of the early chapters.
Wow. 9 players
1: Use that map, a good map answers many questions so that you don't have to.
2: Write down initiatives where everyone can see them.
3: Have your side of the battle planned, and ready so that your actions go quickly (lead by example).
4: Fire through the initiatives, the quicker...