Thoughts on planet defenses

[javaslinger]

I'm starting a new game and I'm hoping to try out a defensive strategy. In the past my defense has consisted mostly of mining warp points.

This time I'd like to try working with weapon mounts, satellites and perhaps some other uses for mines. Oh, and fighters launched from planets? Can you do that?

Anyway, I'd like to know what experiences you have all had with these things. Are they a waste of time? Or do they do a good job in defense?

Thanks,

Ken