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SCANNERS

Description
1. Each planet must have a minimum of 1 scanner, which allows it to 'see' neighbouring planets.
2. More scanners will not allow you to see more planets.
3. Each scanner has a random chance of detecting incoming enemy forces. The more scanners you have, the greater the likelihood of detection, and the more accurate the detection report, up to a maximum of 75 scanners.
4. A minimum of 10 scanners is needed to stand a chance of detecting enemy ships using the order 'attempt stealth'. The more scanners the better, no maximum.
5. Scanners improve minefield accuracy, the more scanners the better, up to a maximum of 50 scanners.

Strategies
1. Border planets, or planets under threat, should have a minimum of 10 scanners to stand a chance of detecting ships using the order 'attempt stealth'.
2. Minefield planets should have 50 scanners to maximise the accuracy of the minefield.
3. If you suspect a stealthed fleet to be on one of your planets, build extra scanners to improve detection chances.

Scanners