Multiple space docks and early science modules.

[marten_fierce]

Can I construct 2 space docks on tier 1 outpost, and will this allow me to build 2 ships at a time?

Also, Is there any reason to not fill the interface slots of Earth with tier 1 science platforms? I've just build 4 mines on Mars, so resources are not a porblem.

[LorDC]

Originally posted by marten_fierce:

Can I construct 2 space docks on tier 1 outpost, and will this allow me to build 2 ships at a time?

Also, Is there any reason to not fill the interface slots of Earth with tier 1 science platforms? I've just build 4 mines on Mars, so resources are not a porblem.

1) Yes, each shipyard module has its own queue. Although there is no reason to build fleet before at least 2030-s.
2) MC limit. If you are above it, your stations become VERY susceptible to takeover by rival factions (especially T1 ones). On top of that, T1 research modules give very small bonuses. Your early MC is better spent on more mines. After you get to T2, single station per lab type would be enough to soft-cap on bonuses.

[corisai]

Originally posted by marten_fierce:

Also, Is there any reason to not fill the interface slots of Earth with tier 1 science platforms?

Probably only for Xenology module if you're NEED to kill alien for your unique faction buffs (and AFAIK it's only The Initiative) or willing to go war with them early (not good idea for beginners).

Originally posted by LorDC:

After you get to T2, single station per lab type would be enough to soft-cap on bonuses.

Except Energy labs (at least until Fusion) :)

[Soylent_Greene]

Marten,

My suggestion about spacedocks, build at the Martian LaGrange, maybe both 1 & 2

Gives you faster reach into the outer planets and you're closer to your mines

[gimmethegepgun]

Originally posted by marten_fierce:

Also, Is there any reason to not fill the interface slots of Earth with tier 1 science platforms?

Filling out Social Science Labs is extremely useful. It massively increases the effectiveness of Public Campaign. With +9, it's to the point that almost all CPs are reasonably vulnerable to being Purged in a single turn by having 3-4 councilors run PC and the other 2 Crackdown+Purge, regardless of the initial public support levels.

[aArr]

Originally posted by Soylent_Greene:

Marten,

My suggestion about spacedocks, build at the Martian LaGrange, maybe both 1 & 2

Gives you faster reach into the outer planets and you're closer to your mines

Pretty bad idea. Usually aliens will arrive to low orbit, so fleet would usually stay there and transfering out costs a fortune. If you really need it, put refuling station at LaGrange.