To establish a colony in a new star system, you need a colony ship. Build one at any colony with a shipyard, then send it to an uncolonized habitable planet.
Colony Ships
Colony ships are unarmed transport vessels designed to carry settlers and supplies. When they arrive at a habitable planet, they are converted into the colony's initial infrastructure.
Choosing a World
- Check habitability for your faction before sending a colony ship.
- Higher habitability planets grow faster and produce more.
- Look for systems with multiple habitable planets for migration potential.
- Mineral and gaia worlds offer excellent resource bonuses.