<t> Starting with 0 tech, although it could have its "fun" points, in the end it would just be another delay untill hyperdrives.<br/>
Without weapons or shields, you would only build scouts, since anything else would be a waste of resources.<br/>
Pirates on the other hand, coming from a somewhat ...

<t> Im new to the game, so dont take my words as insights or whatever, but just as personal opinions.<br/>
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1. Colony influence:<br/>
Well with my little experience on this matter, i usually only go for planets with the following in mind:<br/>
a. Are they independent?<br/>
b. Am i close to ...