Starbases
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:41 pm
I noticed that this game doesn't contain starbases. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to build such things?
The starbase could be just another hull, but is required to be brought to its location (where it'll spend the remainder of its life) by a special cargo ship (basically, the thing builds the starbase and has everything needed for the starbase in question). Constructing the starbase consumes the ship.
A starbase could then hold a strategic position at a star against enemy fleets, facilitate trade or be a remote supply center (extend supply range). Or all of those. However, it cannot move and requires upkeep.
Once at a position, starbases can be upgraded to the latest design at a cost.
The starbase could be just another hull, but is required to be brought to its location (where it'll spend the remainder of its life) by a special cargo ship (basically, the thing builds the starbase and has everything needed for the starbase in question). Constructing the starbase consumes the ship.
A starbase could then hold a strategic position at a star against enemy fleets, facilitate trade or be a remote supply center (extend supply range). Or all of those. However, it cannot move and requires upkeep.
Once at a position, starbases can be upgraded to the latest design at a cost.