I must be missing something. I can obtain the tech for +24 defense for Starbases, but cannot seem to get even Battle Stations I for the Starbases. Any tech in the tree for more powerful starbase module weapons (including Battle Stations II, III, etc., or the individual weapon techs) can only be built if Battle Stations I is installed, otherwise, the modules for the other weapons techs do not even display. The problem then becomes that +24 defense or not, any ship can kill a Thalan starbase no problem. The +24 defense makes no difference, and is essentially useless. If we cannot use it to any effect, why even have it? So, am I missing something? Is there a combination of techs that must be researched to get Battle Stations I that I have missed? Please help. Thanks!   - OvermindPrime