Defense is the most important aspect of the astro empires game. It is the thing that keeps you alive and thriving. Without a basic defense, you will not be able to grow or even survive in the world of AE. This article explains some of the best ships to use for defenses, and some of the worst ships as well. I will also review some of the basic defenses that are necessary in the game, and what good combinations for defense are. Current Strategy (2015) for non farms