Effects of Starbases

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From reading the manual, I thought that when you build a starbase, it has no effect until you add a module, meaning that it takes two constructor ships to get any return from a starbase. Is this true? Or, does the starbase have effect as soon as it is built, before any modules are added, so that you get a return from using only one constructor? (Not talking about a resource base, just an ordinary starbase you can build anywhere.) Thanks for your replies.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The only effect you can get from a non-mining starbase without any modules is a range increase. Any other effects require at least one additional constructor.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You also get a cultural boundary around it, which can be important. Place a starbase near an opponent's asteroid belt and you can have them flip to you.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
OK, but neither adding range or cultural influence adds anything to your game score as far as I know. To increase your score you must need to use at least two constructors.