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Placing modules
It is recommended to make the first placed module one from the Dock Modules category to enable a Manager to be assigned early on, the station to use drones (see Drone Management section below) and for the player to be able to dock their ships. The player can select a module they want built using the upper left window and then placing it on the plot.
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At this time (v1.50), it is not possible to supply stations with missiles and so those turrets are not yet recommended for use at this time.
Drone Management
The supply and replacement of lost Defence Drones can be done in two ways:
- A player-owned CV can be used to manually transfer Defence Drones to a station
- Setup the The Logical Overview cab be setup to get instruct the Manager to produce and replace lost Drones automatically (see below)
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Ensure you have a Manager working on the station
Locate the "Drones" section:
Expand the "Drones" section:
- User the "Target Amount" sliders to set the numbers of Drones you wish to maintain:
- Alternatively, left-click on the slider and then press Enter to enable typing the number of credits
- Check the appropriate "Restock...automatically" buttons
- Return to the Logical Overview and expand the "Station Account" section:
- Provide suitable funds for Drone component purchase (as per point 4)
- The Station should now offer Buy Orders for required Drone Parts, Energy Cells and Smart Chips:
