Why the computer leaves de planets "undefended"?

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Hi. Ì´m new playing GCII, i´m playing V1.0. When i played, i noticed that the computer don´t makes a good defense of it´s planets. Only one or two defenders, one or two cruisers (cruisers? they are "defense frigates") and no more. It´s too easy to take a planet. Just crack down the defense "fleet" (easy), mass-drive the colony (too easy) and take it. I only use 1000 (billions?) of troops against 8000. Almost all time results in success for me. If i am the defender, a heavily defended starbase can makes the most powerfull enemy lost the war. I think that is too easy, although i begin to play in "though" level.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
IMO the best defense is a strong offense in this game. I have never defended planets.

As for the AI. I can say at suicidal they will protect there planets with 4 to 5 strong ships.

Not sure about your situatiuon with out more specifics. I suspect that there economy ond industrial production was not at a point that it could support more than a few weak ships.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You'll need to upgrade to the latest version in order to get the full benefits of the AI at harder levels.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
V1 is rubbish compared to the latest.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hi fuels chief
Well, I don´t expect a heavy defense at the initials of the game. I will explain the normal situation:
1. "though" level
2. habitable planets:common;number of stars:abundant;number of planets:abundant.
3. Very slow research
4. I only take 5 or 6 planets.
5. I´m every time at the top down of the ranking list
6. I´m +50 in diplomacy, 30 in economy, and 10 trade. (Human)
7. Many times 3 or 4 planets of class 10 or more.
8. Tech level: I have plasma weapons, medium scale building and the same level defenses.
9. I take many techs from diplomacy

Your comment is true; a good defense is a good offense. But i don´t like the computers players kills them too quickly, because i like to make money from the trade (of course, hehehe). Maybe i´m asking too much.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Don't ask for help or make comments about AI being bad without first patching the game.