Starting with multiple players or NPR in the same system?

[Socialist Threat (OP)]

The problem is, you really need to modify some particular planet or at least to mod its atmosphere. It doesn't seem to be the case now though, or am I missing something? What would you do if you want multiple players starting in the same system though?

[sublight]

Easy. You modify the atmosphere on the candidate planets.

To do this right click on the target planet and create a colony for the default race. This gives you access to the planetary environmental tab. Next SM the atmosphere to the desired composition. Lastly abandon the temporary colony and create a new faction/empire on the prepared planet. Repeat as necessary.

[Socialist Threat (OP)]

oh, thanks!