[DavidG]

Frankly I have often wondered how it is even possible to defend a planet without a fleet. I'm taking about a game at around turn 100. By this point in the game the bad guy will have a fleet that can clear over 100 mines. So with a planet with non breathable atmosphere is it even possible to defend?? Bear in mind i'm talking around turn 100 when the fun really starts and you'l face for example a fleet of 6 or 7 attack battle ships (or quite easily more) with thier assorted support craft.