[Ritzko]

I read half the thread and skimmed the rest, so I apologize if this has already been suggested.

Here is a way to keep pre-launch attack and make the game more "defensive."

Have pre-launched fleets eta time (e.g. 8+7) appear on alliance defense tab.
If someone wants to be undetected, they will have to stay up to launch at tick.

Now, please think critically of this idea.