Defending Warp points...

[sachmo]

Silly Question Alert!

Since bases can't move, are ya'll building them at the warp point with a ship-based ship yard, or is there something I am missing about moving bases? Thanks!

[Klebdog]

I usually develop a Cruiser size ship with a shipyard on it and then build a Battle Station at two or three choke points throughout my Empire. These points act as a Last defense for for your core worlds, obviously you will eventually spread out past these points. The Battle Station is equiped with the latest Sensors Etc. and at least 1 Repair bay. I usually use 3 Null Space Cannons, grouped with 3-5 Beam weapons (Usually PPB), 5 PDC and whatever else suits your tastes. Make sure you have something to detect cloaked ships.
Make sure that your Stationis on YOUR side of the warp point, that way the AI will constantly fall into the same trap without changing their tactics. A human opponent will obviously change their tactics to face this obstacle, but you will have the first move everytime the enemy comes through the warp point. Additionally they will be right next to your station so range is not an issue, they will feel the full brunt of your weapons up close and personal.
Obviously you can reinforce these stations with small fleets or other stations or whatever you prefer, but I have'nt lost a station yet (except when I used a Space Station size) I once built a Fortress size one at a particulary contested sight and it held time and time again. I kept a Ship Yard ship close at hand to upgrade when needed and to help repair after big battles. Plus if you make it part of a fleet when ships come by they will refuel and continue on their mission.
This is just a tactic I use regularly with good success, feel free to take it or leave it.

[tesco samoa]

sachmo there is no such thing as a silly question.

Suggestion is to build a cruiser size ship with a ship yard on it.
Move it to the warp point and build stable base ship yards that do not move.

The other great way to defend warp points is to close them and recreate them over planets.

That way you can use wp's to defend them

[sachmo]

Originally posted by tesco samoa:
sachmo there is no such thing as a silly question.

Suggestion is to build a cruiser size ship with a ship yard on it.
Move it to the warp point and build stable base ship yards that do not move.

The other great way to defend warp points is to close them and recreate them over planets.

That way you can use wp's to defend them

I have to add that I REALLY love this game. Not to get on my soapbox or anything, but it's really amazing what someone can publish if the actually care about the quality of the product. End of rant!

BTW, thanks for the advice. I will, in future, concentrate on getting the hull sizes increased instead of spreading things out like I have been. I have a tendancy to go for the cheapest project avaliable...that might not be the smartest way to play it.
Since the early game seems to value missile ships more than anything else, I usually try and get to Missile 2 before ugrading my guns.
This Last game I tried mixing missile satellites with gun satellites to defend my warp points, but the Norak (nor the Rage)don't seem to want to press the attack.