Re: [FT] Debris Reef Harbour [LONG] reply to comments

I've read the comments to my post, mostly by Doug Evans & B Lin.  So,
let me make a final defense of the debris reef harbour over the
conventional mine field...

As an area denial weapon, a mine is essentially a one-shot weapon - a
breach can be made in the line by sacrificing a drone to the mine or
using a armoured ship as a bulldozer.  To make a breach in a debris
reef, you need a ship with a dedicated minesweeper system.  And even
THEN, it takes a number of turns equal to the density of the swept area
for the debris to disperse enough to allow unimpeded passage.  

True, mines are cheaper and easier to set up - as part of a ready
defense in the field - but you do need a GREAT deal of them to ever be
considered as a viable deterrent in defense of a high value target.  I
merely offer the option of a debris reef as part of a PERMANENT defense
structure for a star system with strategic value to a nation.  

JBrewer@webtv.net  

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