Hello.
The AI of the patrol fleet often breaks up unpredictably when an attacking force arrives.
Because of this, in many cases the battle over a colony is decided in battles randomly away from the battle station.
Particularly when the attackers are of matching strength, it would be preferable to have the option to force the patrol fleet to remain near the colony.
I even hope for this option solely to be able to see/join my battle station in combat.
Perhaps that's what the 'Orders' tab is intended for?
PS.: I feel like that attacking factions struggle in mid to late game to pose a threat to a colony of size 8+. Only when the patrol fleets are unluckily dispersed do they have a chance.
Thanks!
