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produce ore. Use pipelines to supply space stations with
ore while bringing energy or life support units in return.
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4.
Do not try to get too many colonies up and running at the
same time. You may run out of resources, particularly robots, before you’re able to produce more. You’re better off
getting one or two colonies self-sufficient before starting
others. Be sure you have the surplus ore, energy, and life
support production you need on-site to support robot/ship
Factories or Research Labs. Also, don’t build ships unless
you need them.
Space stations are an excellent way to quickly extend
the reach of your spacecraft throughout the Beta Caeli
system. Send energy along with any mission to a new
world. The ship can then build a space station there
and use the energy it carried to refuel.
5.
Build colonies on or orbiting several worlds, not just
one. This will help you exploit the unique riches of each
world: inner planets tend to be richer in ore, while the
outer planets have more energy. Also, spreading your
colonies out reduces the potential losses from unknown
threats or disaster at any one location.
6.
Explore planet surfaces carefully. You don’t want to
overlook any possible clues or discoveries that can give
you an edge. The game clock is stopped while you explore, so you have nothing to lose by being thorough. If
you have abundant energy, use your scanners to speed
up your searches.
7.
Manage your time. Remember that the Pause button [P]
is available, and you can speed or slow things as you
wish by typing a speed setting 1…0. When the situation is relatively calm, you can speed things up. When
chaos strikes, slow things down to make sure you get
everything done.
8.
Pay attention to your Advisors. Their advice can keep
you prepared for many eventualities. Similarly, check
your PDA frequently.
9.
As Captain, you may have to send senior officers on
extremely hazardous missions. Nevertheless, such a risk
may be absolutely vital to the success of the mission.
10. Save your games as you go.
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