Questions on Starbases...

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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!
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That just means you can't actually build them in the same square as the planet itself. They have an area of effect, which is indicated by a faint translucent circle around them. A starbase can usually service several planets at once.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You also need additional constructors to make the bases useful. Bases without any modules can only improve your ships range and increase your civs influence a bit.
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