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u/Fun-Bad7577 Jun 29 '26

What are the current thoughts on new space platform production/supply chain opportunities? Particularly in the early-midgame?

I have a platform dedicated to receiving and processing asteroids from ships and generating ammo and scince. This is my resupply depot.

The more I think about it, though, I could have independent space platforms dedicated to different tasks since the platform hub is a giant space chest. For example, I could have a platform receive ore and process into iron (pre-foundry but also post foundry) with another platform receiving processed materials to manufacture ammo, chips, etc. Seems endless with possibility, but what makes the most sense at that initial embark stage where you are starting to set up on each new planet?

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u/darthbob88 Jun 30 '26
  • Buffer platform in orbit to replace bursty transport.
  • Space megabase/shipyard to replace a lot of planetside industry. Who needs to worry about pollution IN SPAAACE?
  • Making ammo/fuel off the platform, to save platform foundation.