Dyson Swarm - meh

[mss73055]

I'm having a hard time finding use for Dyson swarms. Game after game I get stars with +2 / +3 resources. It's just not worth it.

Generic stars with decent resources are nowhere to be found, game after game.
+6 / +7 physics. Uncommon and really would you?
+6 / +7 energy. Rare and just above break even.

On the other hand special stars from origins are game breaking.
+15 energy from the ringworld start. Comes with the origin and a great choice.
+1 artifact from the Zro quest line. Comes with the origin and a great choice.
+1 astral thread from the center planet. Guaranteed and a great choice.
+5 motes +5 gas from toxic dog. Comes with the origin, best choice.

[identity]

Like you say, it relies on having good candidates for it, unlike the sphere which works anywhere. Not a big deal though, because it can eventually be upgraded to a sphere.

They're good for a boost, but also like you say, there are better options. Not being there altogether is worse than not having it, though. Anyone can make a use of it without much investment.

[mss73055]

In my current play through I got a star with 17 trade value.
+10 from some event and the Rackets added another +7.

So I built a dyson swarm. Turns out a dyson swarm doesn't boost trade :(