MODULE:KNOWLEDGE-BASE■DATABASE:INFRASTRUCTURE■CLASS:UNRESTRICTED
STRUCTURE: STATION
Station Types
Coriolis, Orbis, Ocellus, Outposts & Asteroid Bases
Infrastructure Profile
Signal Summary
Station type is more than visual flavour. Large rotating starports, compact outposts, asteroid bases, and surface ports all change docking access, traffic flow, service expectations, and how a system feels to use.
StationsDockingInfrastructure
Key Concepts
Large ports - Coriolis, Orbis, and Ocellus stations usually support broad services and heavy traffic.
Outposts - Small orbital facilities lack large pads, which matters for trade ships and mission planning.
Asteroid bases - Embedded facilities often mark mining, frontier, or unusual regional infrastructure.
Field Notes
Always check pad size before sending a large ship to an outpost.
Station type can be a fast clue about system maturity, traffic volume, and likely service coverage.
Reference
| Signal | Value | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Large pad | Major starport | Usually available at full-size orbital stations. |
| Small profile | Outpost | Useful but limited, especially for large vessels. |