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Colonization - How to activate Station Services? (Universal Cartographics, Vista Genomics, etc)
I found this posted on the Elite Dangerous forum. Reposting here with corrections.
Since Trailblazers launched, several people here, myself included have been asking about this.


In order for a service to appear at a new construction, such as an orbital station, planetary port or settlement, one of these requirements must be met:

(you only need to do one of the options and not all of them)

If there are no options listed, the service is always available. For example, Scientific Outposts always get Universal Cartographics, all Settlements always get a market, etc.

Commodities Market: All tier 2 and tier 3 Ports All Settlements Commercial, Industrial, Civilian Outposts Criminal, Scientific, and Military Outposts: - Strong link to a Comms Installation or Relay Station - Tourist Installation or Bar Installation or Outpost Hub in the same system Shipyard Tier 2 or 3 port (includes Planetary ports): - System tech level of 35 or higher Note: Granted to initial colony orbital stations irrespective of Tech level IF and WHEN that is the only station in system. Note: System Tech level determines the availability of ships for purchase. Tier 1 Planetary Outpost: - Strong link to a High Tech Hub - Military Installation or Industrial Hub built anywhere in system Outfitting Tier 2 or 3 port (includes Planetary ports) - System tech level of 35 or higher Note: Granted to initial colony orbital stations irrespective of Tech level IF and WHEN that is the only station in system. Note: System Tech level determines the quality of modules on offer. Military Outpost Tier 1 Industrial Planetary Outpost Other Outpost or Planetary Outpost: - Strong link to an Industrial Hub - Military Installation or High Tech Hub built anywhere in system Universal Cartographics Tier 3 port Scientific Outpost Research Bio Settlements Tier 1 or 2 Port (Coriolis, orbital and planetary Outposts except orbital Scientific): - Strong link to a Satellite installation, Comms installation or Relay Station - Scientific installation or planetary Exploration Hub built anywhere in system Vista Genomics Tier 3 Port (Orbis/Ocellus or planetary port) Tier 1 or 2 Port (Coriolis, orbital and planetary Outposts): - Strong link to a Satellite installation, Comms installation or Relay Station - Medical installation or planetary Scientific Hub built in system Black Market Pirate Outpost Any other port: - Strong link to a Pirate Installation Crew Lounge Tier 2 or 3 port Criminal and Civilian Outpost Tier 1 Civilian planetary port other Tier 1 Outpost: - Bar installation built anywhere in the system Pioneer Supplies Any orbital or planetary port

Station interiors change based on the highest proportion economy present.
In case of a tie, the outcome is unknown

Economy proportions are checked each thursday maintenance.
Interiors change as a result.
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2025 @ 10:36am
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