[Growltigga]

actually, you guys have answered the question beautifully

I use SJ's 'brainsat' approach and yes, when this gets destroyed, your beautful layered defence pattern can fall over quite awfully.

In response to Oleg, in strategic combat, I have not noticed my satellites using any multiplex abilities. I get really really narked off when they yak 50 CSM's at a humble light cruiser and let the other 6 get in scot free