How do you get Offense (instead of Defense Only) for Starbases with Thalan Tech Tree?

Battle Stations I not available - so no offense can be built (makes super-defense tech useless)

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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

 

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
A known issue. One that I hope that will be resolved in the next patch. For now, hope to buy/steal the techs you need for offense.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hmmm... Good thought. I guess I will have to allow tech trading to be "on" in my next Thalan game. The only tech that needs to be obtained is Battle Stations I. The other Battle Stations techs (II, III, etc) are described in the tech tree, so I bet they become available if you get the Battle Stations I tech.
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