Aurora 4x

New Players => The Academy => Topic started by: NoonStar on March 01, 2011, 11:49:57 AM

Title: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: NoonStar on March 01, 2011, 11:49:57 AM
About to start mining out of a nearby system. I was wondering what the best way would be? I wouldnt think I could just use mass drivers. Do you usually set up a trade hub for that system where all resources are gathered, and then get freighters to move through jump gates?
Title: Re: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: Erik L on March 01, 2011, 11:54:53 AM
One thing you can do is set up a colony close to the JP, use mass drivers to send all the mineral to that point, and then transship them through the JP with freighters.
Title: Re: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: NoonStar on March 01, 2011, 11:59:22 AM
Thats what I was thinking of doing. Alright, I got a green light then. Thanks.
Title: Re: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: NoonStar on March 01, 2011, 12:12:45 PM
How many mass drivers do you tend to put per planet? Or is there a ratio you use, such as 1:1 mine, 1:5 mines, etc.
Title: Re: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: Erik L on March 01, 2011, 12:26:53 PM
I use 5-10 on mining colonies, and 1 on the receiving end.
Title: Re: Trans-Stellar Shipping
Post by: Steve Walmsley on March 01, 2011, 12:38:01 PM
How many mass drivers do you tend to put per planet? Or is there a ratio you use, such as 1:1 mine, 1:5 mines, etc.

Each mass driver can send 5000 tons of minerals per year so you need to check the mining tab to see the projected mining totals for a year.

Steve