[Klebdog]

System Defense 101 - Once you have developed Cruiser technology build a space yard ship and locate Choke Point Warp Points. On the friendly side of the Hole build a Battle Station or whatever size you prefer. If you build it on the enemy side it eventually will be attacked by a strong enough force to destroy it. Reinforce this with some mines and repair modules (x2) on board and you have a gatekeeper for your systems. If you locate several of these type of systems you can close your borders to all unfriendly ships without fear. It only takes a few stations to do this and if they get to expensive you can always mothball them. This strategy works great against the AI and is still a hard nut to crack against PBW opponents. It also acts as a remote resupply depot for ships and fleets.