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The majesty of the Settled Systems is going to be overwhelming at first due to the expanse of cold space, fiery stars, whirling planetary bodies, and the after image of ship engines.  Whether it is going to be a wintery forest world or a barren husk, finding the right place to put down an outpost is critical.  While scenic vistas are great for the aesthetic, it could be that you are looking for a resource that is hard to come by.  You should scan a planet before choosing an outpost location just to make sure it has something to help with continuing to complete goals you have set for yourself.
The majesty of the Settled Systems is going to be overwhelming at first due to the expanse of cold space, fiery stars, whirling planetary bodies, and the after image of ship engines.  Whether it is going to be a wintery forest world or a barren husk, finding the right place to put down an outpost is critical.  While scenic vistas are great for the aesthetic, it could be that you are looking for a resource that is hard to come by.  You should scan a planet before choosing an outpost location just to make sure it has something to help with continuing to complete goals you have set for yourself.


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Select the planet and run a scan to see the available information for the planet.
Select the planet and run a scan to see the available information for the planet.


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You can land once you have found what you were looking for on the planet.
You can land once you have found what you were looking for on the planet.


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==Place Down Your Outpost Beacon==
==Place Down Your Outpost Beacon==
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Once you've settled on a location which can hold your outpost, you will need to select and deploy the Outpost Beacon.
Once you've settled on a location which can hold your outpost, you will need to select and deploy the Outpost Beacon.


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Selecting to set down your Outpost Beacon will allow you to place it wherever you wish.
Selecting to set down your Outpost Beacon will allow you to place it wherever you wish.


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==Begin Building the Outpost==
==Begin Building the Outpost==
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The first step with building is to put down any extractors you plan on making use of in the outpost. This can be adjusted later, but a good way to start gathering resources is to start generating them.
The first step with building is to put down any extractors you plan on making use of in the outpost. This can be adjusted later, but a good way to start gathering resources is to start generating them.


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Make sure to place an extractor down to start generating resources that can be found under your outpost.
Make sure to place an extractor down to start generating resources that can be found under your outpost.


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With an extractor down, it will need power so you should put something down that begins generating power.
With an extractor down, it will need power so you should put something down that begins generating power.


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Link the power generator to the extractor. This can be done by holding E on the power generator and then running the red line to the extractor. Once completed, the extractor will begin extracting.
Link the power generator to the extractor. This can be done by holding E on the power generator and then running the red line to the extractor. Once completed, the extractor will begin extracting.


==Build a space for crew to live==
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==Build a Space for Crew to Live==
The next stage of creating an outpost is to build a habitable location. This can be done by placing an airlock to ensure enclosed, safe place for your crew and yourself.
The next stage of creating an outpost is to build a habitable location. This can be done by placing an airlock to ensure enclosed, safe place for your crew and yourself.
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Place down an Airlock
Place down an Airlock


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Place a connecting hab unit to the Airlock.
Place a connecting hab unit to the Airlock.
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==Place a Crew Station==
==Place a Crew Station==
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