Ok I am still kinda new to this game and I'm confused as what to do with and what exactly starbases do. There are 4 different types, got it, but where do I place them? In the manual it says," Starbases are stationary platforms that can be built in any parsec that doesn't contain a planet or star." <-- what is this, I don't get it? So what this is telling me is that I can build a starbase where there is no planets? How do my planets get that "economic bonus," or a "military upperhand." Or am I just a retard and you CAN build them within your civilization influence "ring" that are near planets or at the borders of your ring. I have tried experimenting and all I can tell is that it'll increase the border alittle. I guess what I'm trying to ask is how does all of this work. Please help and thanks for the comments!