Posted by: strych90
« on: November 16, 2012, 01:52:22 PM »Quote from: Jorgen_CAB link=topic=5591. msg57468#msg57468 date=1353085554
I'm in favor of using jump gates but I only use them on system that I have colonized and so I have part of my fleet jump capable so I can do offensive maneuvers in enemy territory. I might also build them in system I intend to invade if I feel it is a feasible strategy and worth the risk.
I deploy buoys on every side of a jump gates so I get advanced warning when someone enters them. Border system always get a small fleet of frigates and recon and surveillance forces to deal with smaller incursions.
You can also reinforce a gate with mines, this is a very inexpensive and effective way to defend a gate with automated defenses.
I usually don't like to put defense stations around a jump point, mainly for RP reasons. These stations are very vulnerable and I don't like to spend huge resource to guard single jump point not to mention human life that are very alone out there when a large enough fleet jump through.
That's a good point Jorgen.
I guess the moral of the story is to not use them indiscriminately and make sure you have some ability to detect if others are using them and defend against incursions (which I admit, I rarely do).