Star Bases

[evrik]

Hello all, new to the forum and the game. I have just started playing (small galaxy, no other empires unless they evolve from independents) and so far I am enjoying the process of learning the game. I did have one question however regarding starports, defence bases, resort and research facilities.

Essentially, is it possible to build them AROUND a planet so that they are in orbit around the world, rather than sitting directly on top of the planet. I know you can build them anywhere in space, but they remain fixed in position as the worlds move and I would assume confer no bonus to nearby planets.

Basically I ask because if you have a large starport, defence bases, research and resorts around a single world, you can barely see it! It is really cluttered - especially with ships - and difficult to make out what you are clicking on.

I would love it if the bases could orbit the planet as it orbited the star. If that can't be done at the moment I understand, but you get nothing if you don't ask.

[swatter555]

The planets orbit around their stars, so building one out in space will remain stationary. If you tell your constructors to build it at the planet, you dont have a choice where it goes. When you build at a planet, you have no choice where it goes. As you get more experience with the game, it does make sense.

[tuser]

Actually you do have a choice, if you build a starbase from the context menu (select the colony and right click somewhere around it) it will be built where you clicked. Just make sure it says "build at planet ..".

[Hyfrydle]

Is there a maximum number of starbases etc that can be built at a planet?