Use Solar Arrays for power; near Earth they are efficient, but you may need to transition to Fission Piles as you move further from the sun. 2. Transition to Advanced Research
Do not draw too much Alien attention until your space defenses (like Layered Defense Arrays) are online and functional. 4. Mission Control (MC) Scaling Your expansion is capped by your Mission Control limit. terra_invicta.part4.rar
Use the Unity priority in your major nations to keep public opinion high and prevent other factions from seizing your Control Points . Use Solar Arrays for power; near Earth they
Convert early multi-purpose orbitals into specialized hubs. For example, a factory station should focus on Nanofactories to generate revenue, while Space Hospitals around Earth provide steady cash. 3. Diplomatic and Council Management Convert early multi-purpose orbitals into specialized hubs
Build Mining Complexes on Mars as quickly as your resources allow. Prioritize sites with high yields of Water and Volatiles to fuel and maintain your stations.
While space is the focus, don't let your terrestrial power base slip.
The primary goal in this phase is making your space operations self-sufficient to avoid the high "Boost" costs of launching materials from Earth.