Establishing Starbases and Outposts

Stellaris guide to Starbases: build outposts to claim systems, upgrade to starbases for defense and trade, and strategically place them at chokepoints.

Starbases are crucial for expanding your borders and defending your territory. Build 'Outposts' in systems you wish to claim. Upgrade key outposts to 'Starbases' to construct defensive modules, trade hubs, or shipyards. Strategically place starbases at chokepoints to funnel enemy fleets and protect your core systems. Remember that starbases consume 'Influence' for upkeep, so don't overbuild early on.