important question about colonization location of the 1st station

[Black@CE]

Hello, I've found an empty system and started colonizing it. My question is: When the colonization ship arrives, is that the location where the first station will be built?

The location where the colonization ship was parked is 534.322 ls from the entry jump point ... i fly over 15min to this point

I haven't found a way to set or change the location of the first station.

[Ecliptic Kush]

Im pretty sure its a preset spot for each system, but I also dont know what im talking about as well lmao

[Gundi]

It's a preselected spot, you can see it in system view before you claim the system (circle with flag inside)

[Rragar]

Originally posted by Black@CE:

The location where the colonization ship was parked is 534.322 ls from the entry jump point ... i fly over 15min to this point

I'll focus on this part since the other comments have your original concern covered.

This sounds like a job for a T-8 (400 tons), as the SCO drive will shorten that time span significantly. If you have the money to afford a carrier, I would alternatively suggest that you pre-load the materials onto the carrier, then jump the carrier to the delivery destination, and do round trips from there (you can then use a T-9 or an Imperial Cutter, which can move 700+ tons).

I once ended up with the carrier parked 500 kilometers from the colonization ship, and with a direct line of sight (trips were almost instant). Worst case scenario, it'll be parked around a planetary body, which is still much better than dealing with the distance you mentioned.

[frumple]

If you are not happy about the 534,322 Ls trip, abandon the claim and look for another system.

Are you sure you want to develop this one?