Strategic Postion of Starbase

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What is the most effective position sand the distances to build starbases? Is it a good idea to build an influence starbase and economy starbase adjacent to a military base so that it has better protection?
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
My approach is the following:
Economic SBs near most planets
Military SBs in contested areas or to expand reach of constructors and colonizers
Influence SBs near enemy planets you want to revolt or to combat enemy influence

oh and Mining SBs I place them near class 0 worlds - doh! thats right they didnt put that in yet.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
A military base will not, as far as I can tell, protect other starbases. Its bonuses only apply to ships. Could be wrong, though. Of course, a couple crappy ships sitting on an influence/economy starbase can turn into powerful defense vessels with a military starbase nearby.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well, Mil starbases should generally be built around planets, Mostly yours..

They can also fortify Economy/Mining bases.

The reason for this is you can just get a ton of crappy ships, Give them just one low end gun and defence mechinisim and set them on Guard near a mil starbase.

Vollia! Instantly turn a tiny weakling ship into a dread lord!