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Also, I agree with thewood1 that my proposed solution isn't perfect. I merely proposed it as a conversation-starter. thewood1 is correct that this mechanic cannot be truly perfected without a more advanced solution.

Maybe instead of the rules I originally proposed, better options might be:

- No
- Yes, energize sensors required for immediate defense
- Yes, energize all sensors

The middle option would imply that the unit will automatically choose which sensors are actually useful for defending against the known threats. It will not search for additional threats or the firing unit unless the third option is selected. If a missile is detected at short range, only short range radar/illuminators, in addition to counter measures and point defense systems, will be used to defeat it. Long range radar, if equipped, would remain passive unless 1: the missile is detected at a range greater than short range radar can detect, and 2: range to the missile is less than the maximum range of defensive weapons.

... or something like that. Just thinking out loud here.