# Defenses

Defenses are specialized assets in *Galaxy Dust Online*, designed to protect **CAN Stations** and **dominated planets/stars**. They are essential for securing your assets and maintaining control over strategic territories.

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**Key Characteristics of Defenses**

1. **Deployment**:
   * Can only be equipped to:
     * **CAN Stations**: Safeguard your base and operations.
     * **Dominated Planets/Stars**: Fortify your controlled territories.
2. **Limited Uses**:
   * Defenses have a finite number of uses.
   * Each time a defense loses all its **HP**, one use is consumed.
   * When all uses are depleted, the defense is **burnt**.
3. **Types of Defenses**:
   * **Turrets**: Automated weapon systems.
   * **Shields**: Absorb incoming damage.
   * **Orbital Platforms**: Protect space territories.
   * **Ground Units**: Guard planetary installations.
4. **Attributes**:
   * **Attack Types**: Kinetic, Laser, Plasma, Ionic, Graviton.
   * **Defensive Stats**:
     * **Shield**: Absorbs damage before affecting durability.
     * **Hit Points (HP)**: Represents overall durability.
5. **Rarity**:
   * Ranges from **Common** to **Exclusive**, with higher rarities offering enhanced capabilities.

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**Acquisition and Management**

1. **Obtaining Defenses**:
   * Craft using blueprints or acquire from rewards and the marketplace.
2. **Maintenance**:
   * Keep an eye on remaining uses and HP to maximize effectiveness.
   * Replace burnt defenses promptly to maintain security.

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**Why Defenses Matter**

Defenses are a vital aspect of *Galaxy Dust Online*, offering robust protection against threats. Their limited-use mechanic adds a layer of strategy, requiring players to manage and replenish them wisely to maintain dominance in the galaxy.


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