This is in response to the several threads about siege spamming. I was thinking that a logical counter to seige frigates would be to make the planetary shield technology more easily/quickly researchable, and slightly cheaper. This would force offensive groups to take out shield (which can be much more easily defended than the entire planet). As it stands right now, I feel that the shield is a technology rarely used because of its later development. I think making it more relavent and useful would go a long way. My two cents.