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Originally posted by HP Delron:
[QB-Regular population will have next to no value in combats(even the smallest troops will be able to beat them in ratios of 10:1. Therefore in order to proctect the colonies wich are huge investments you will need station gaurd troops. Otherwise you will easily lose huge investments, while handing over tons to oppenents.
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There I have bad news for you: defending troops will be killed if the planet is attacked from space (in order to eliminate weapon platforms) prior to the dropping of the invading troops!