Establish your presence across the galaxy by building outposts. These customizable bases serve as resource extraction hubs, crafting stations, and personal homes. Outpost building is a complex but rewarding activity.
Getting Started:
To build an outpost, you need to find a suitable planet with desired resources. Deploy an 'Outpost Beacon' from your build menu. This establishes the perimeter of your outpost.
Key Structures:
- Extractors: Place these over resource veins (e.g., Iron, Aluminum) to automatically gather materials.
- Power Generators: Provide power to your extractors and other modules. Solar Arrays and Wind Turbines are common.
- Storage Containers: Store extracted resources. Link them to extractors for automated transfer.
- Habitats: Living quarters for you and your crew.
- Workbenches: Crafting stations (Weapon, Armor, Pharmaceutical, Industrial) for all your crafting needs.
- Landing Pads: Allow your ship to land directly at your outpost.
- Crew Stations: Assign companions or hired crew to your outpost to boost production or provide security.
Resource Links & Cargo:
You can establish 'Cargo Links' between outposts to automatically transport resources. This is crucial for creating complex production chains. Invest in the 'Outpost Engineering' and 'Outpost Management' skills to unlock advanced modules and increase efficiency.