Blockades

A task force may block a station or world by laying mines or orbiting it so that the enemyÕs production and supplies are cut off. Production and research cease on the following turn, and no resupply actions may be taken at that location. Start a ``Blockade Count'' at 0. The count may not go over 5 or under . If the Blockade Count reaches 3, all bases (ground- and space-based) fall under ``Unsupplied'' restrictions, and may not resupply other units. This is the only way to make bases Unsupplied. Supply vessels may attempt to break through a blockade to deliver supplies. If a loaded supply vessel reaches a blockaded base or planet, every 1,000 cargo points offloaded reduces its Blockade Count by one turn. A landed ship is considered to have succeeded in offloading all of its Supplies.