[Arkcon]

Hmmm...lots happening here. Regarding planet capture, basically, I've seen a small transport, fully loaded, conquer any medium non-breathable with a couple of weapon platforms. Even the AI can do this, so that proves how easy it is.

A medium transport, fully loaded, backed up with maybe 6 LC's will survive an attack on a large breathable and will conquer it.

See, if the planet has no weapon platforms, and is loaded with troops, and is attacked by a lone troop transport -- then your troops will help the militia defend against the assault.

But, if the plant has WP and troops, and is attacked by a fleet of attack ships with a troop transport -- then the attack ships will destroy all planet cargo first, then WP, then the transport drops troops unopposed.

Capturing planets is pretty easy. It just takes time and micromanagement. Your opponent was probably working on this invasion scheme back when you had the trade alliance, you know, when he picked out which planets would become his when war was declared.

[ September 30, 2003, 15:48: Message edited by: Arkcon ]