Capturing planets w/troops?

[javaslinger]

What is the best way to capture a planet that is defended with weapon platforms without destroying it in the process....

I sent a troop ship there and it got bLasted.

So I sent some military ships first to suppress those defenses but unfortunately they glassed the planet in the process... Ooops...

So how do i go about this.

By the way I do all my combat in the strategic mode...

Thanks,

Ken