About attack Level...

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Why is it that I attack a starbase that has att=0, def=20 hp=180, with my survey ship which has att=15, def=18, hp=79 and I lose? If the base has att=0, how is it doing damage. I looked at the base and it has 2 def bonuses and a mining bonus but no turrets or even military upgrades.

Same with attacking combat transporters, attack=0, yet they destroy some of my ships??

Thanks,

Vanz
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Ships with def>att gain a bonus of half their defense value to their attack rating.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
According to the metaverse combat simulator, the defender wins 2/3 of the time, for the reason Zed F said above.

Also, the hitpoints are a bigger factor than you think. Pick the same stats, doubling the attacker's hitpoints, and you now win 98% of the time. Cut your hitpoints down to 40, and you now lose 99% of the time.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Good of you to mention the Galactic Battle Simulator, fsk+. Some newbies may not know that there is such a tool.

http://www.galciv.com/metaverse/simulator.asp