Abandoning Sectors

[Jerroser]

I've made it a relatively long way in to the Imperial campaign, where I just have one of Abbadon's 4 chosen remaining to take out and done the missions to stop the Ork and Tyranid invasions. But now it is starting to feel like the other invasions from the Eldar, Necron's and Chaos are becoming almost too much. I just don't have enough fleets to cover every planet that is facing an imminent invasion, which includes having the oppertunity to send out Spire to actually do the missions that might case this to ease off.

So I was wondering if there is any point actually trying to hold everything or if I should just abandon planets in some of the more contested areas to focus on the missions that might actually put a stop to them?

On a side note I actually feel it would have been far better game design to instead make the enemy fleets within individual sectors more actively attack you and build fleets. Perhaps to allow them to directly move fleets from one sector to another, rather than constantly spawning fleets from outside. Although this is more my personal opinion after being worn down by far too many repeditive invasions that do more to annoy than challenge me.

[Sneakimus]

There really is no standard yes or no answer, because it depends on so many variables when it comes to strategy.

If by abandoning sectors, you put two of your enemies into conflict with oneanother, then that's a boon for your cause.

I tend to mostly focus around my most resource rich areas, and when the situation permits; expand further. Generally, you can expect to create fleets almost completely dedicated to defense, and it is your resources that determine how many/big fleets you can have, and so actively focusing on the most resource rich areas can be beneficial.

Generally remember to prioritise. Missions are the most important, and the area you control is meant to help you in achieving said missions.

[GrenadeMagnet6]

OP, I'm further in my Imperium campaign game than you, and decided to abandon sectors where either I had completed the elimination missions or there appeared to be no more reason to occupy those sectors. Like Master wrote, you want to keep control of areas that help you continue the campaign missions, so that way you can try to consolidate your occupation into a few linked sectors.

I believe I'm holding only four sectors (won't name them so not to spoil anything for your game). One sector I can give up if required, just holding it in case I need it since it's a gateway to other sectors.

Also I found out once you gain a Level 3 research technology then you don't need the Research planet any longer after you purchase the technology. That makes it easier to let go of that sector when no longer required.