Defense Preferences (Fleets)

Policy · 3 options

Defense Preferences (Fleets) is a policy in Stellaris 4.5.2 with 3 options: Shield Priority, Balanced Defenses, Armor Priority.

Options

Shield Priority
shields_preference
No modifier: the option works through flags and scripts.
Automated ship designs will prioritize shield generators, and automated research will favor shield technologies when they are offered.
Balanced Defenses
balanced_defenses
No modifier: the option works through flags and scripts.
Automated ship designs will use an even mix of shields and armor. Automated research will favor technologies that improve hull strength when they are offered.
Armor Priority
armor_preference
No modifier: the option works through flags and scripts.
Automated ship designs will prioritize armor plating, and automated research will favor armor technologies when they are offered.

Direct automated ship designs and automated research toward shields, armor, or balanced protection.

Changing policies in this category will force an update of all auto-designed ships and starbases.

defense_preference

Source: common/policies/06_policies_fleets_and_starbases.txt, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).