The other benefactor is the fleet in orbit over that base. The second benefactor is that base’s trade. The obvious first benefactor is the base itself: its economy and productivity. There are essentially three things your base defenses protect. That mobile fleet is the purpose of the Small Fleet Doctrine.
To defend against these motives, a player’s only real defense is a strong mobile fleet that he closely shepherds. Some rivals have other motives: power, shame, control and the strategic goal of suppressing an opponent in war are other reasons a rival might hit your base. The question becomes what is profit? Defenses deter those who are after momentary financial gain. Wise rivals only attack bases that are likely to turn a profit. If he is going to take your base, you need to ensure he does not profit in the exchange. You are trying to raise the efficiency of your defenses to reduce the efficiency of your rivals. MotivationĪs with the Small Fleet Doctrine, this guide is about efficiencies. This guide discusses the defensive structures and offers a structure for when to have what mode of base defense. To ignore any of these aspects is to jeopardize one’s enjoyment of the game. Astro Empires is an economic, military, political simulation. While Patton’s famous saying is valid, in Astro Empires the only thing more foolhardy than fixed fortifications is no fixed fortification. "Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man." - Geo. The aim is to reduce the benefit the rival gains by taking the base. Remember, a motivated rival may take any base defense.
The goal is to provide a basic understanding of base defense that enables a player to build defenses specific to his needs. The Base Defense Guide describes suitable defenses premised on the base’s profile how much an attacker can reasonably expect to get in pillaging the base. Keep Your Enemies Close, And Your Powder Dry.
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