Defense 101

How do you defend?

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Hey all,

This has been stumping me for quite a while now.

In my latest game, I controlled a couple key planets in the middle, and my fleet was off attacking another player (it was a 3v3 game).

The problem is, with my fleet gone, I don't really know how to build an effective defense with the (crappy) turrets in this game.

I built about 10 turrets with 3 regenerators (I was Vasari) and my opponent walked through them with one lvl 2 capital ship and 15-20 LRM frigates. He then moved on and cleared a second planet which had 10-15 turrets with the same fleet.

I then lose two important planets with research buildings around them, and am seriously hampered for the rest of the game.

I've tried using hangar squadrons, but my opponents just fly up to them, blow them up, and then my strike craft fleet (which took 5-10 mins to build) are gone in 30 seconds.

So. How exactly do you defend in this game (Barring using your own fleet) as Vasari?

Thanks!

(And Returning Armada does not count as defense!)
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
Sorry, double posted by accident.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
It's simple really, and it applies to all races: have at least two fleets. One for offense, and one for defense. Usually, all you need is a single cap ship, and a handful of other ships as defense. If you really controlled key territory as you said, then you might need to invest even more in your defensive fleet.
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
i usually have 3 fleets, it is vital to attack enemies from multiple fronts, and the other fleet should of course be used for defense
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
1) Phase jump inhibitors make it take longer for him to jump right past your planets.

2) Guard your hangars with turret platforms. Cover them ALL with repair platforms. Repair platforms are incredible, they make it take SO MUCH LONGER to break through.

3) You will not defeat a competent fleet with *just* defense. Defense can hold back an offense and give you time to bring in your fleet, and help your fleet once there...but defense on its own wont win battles.