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If you need a lot of resources and don't really care about habitability, go for a [[barren]] one. Note you will not have any [[grass]] or [[water]], and will have to obtain them using [[Hydroponic|hydroponics]] and [[Melter|melters]] respectively. On the contrary, if you just want an easy first base, a [[terra]] or [[forest]] planet would be ideal as they are almost always easily habitable and can still generate with all of the [[resources]] you'd find on a [[barren]] (except [[beryllium]]).

[[Tundra|Tundras]] or [[Desert|deserts]] are great if you want to lower your risk of being raided and/or require a lot of space, though they offer slightly less resources than barren planets and can be quite difficult to inhabit. [[Exotic|Exotic planets]] vary, and there isn't really a good general rule of thumb for them.

[[Ocean|Ocean planets]] should only really be considered once you've already set up a base as they are can be hard to inhabit. They have decent [[resources]]. If you like living underwater or want to hide, these are a decent pick.

If a planet doesn't meet your requirements, going for a ring base is also an option, in this case you should look for a [[Gas Giant|gas giant]]. Do know that these can be quite difficult to set up and this guide doesn't recommend them for new players. Advanced players may also choose to enter the gas giant itself. This, however, requires a lot of preparation and requires a good power source available through [[Relay|relays]] as there is no other good way of getting power in gas giants.<blockquote>'''For a more complete analysis of each planet type, take a look at the pages under [[:Category:Planets]].'''

It's hardly likely that you'll find '''the''' perfect planet during you search. Finding a planet is a trade-off between time spent and the quality of planets found. It's up to you to decide how much time you're willing to spend searching. Keep in mind that you can also always move if a planet no longer suits you.

Once you've found a planet to call home, <small>(assuming you aren't already there)</small> warp to it using your [[HyperDrive]], and prepare to enter it. Once you've made sure you can safely enter the planet <small>(you may need to add some [[Cooler|coolers]] or [[Heater|heaters]] to your ship; preferably on a switch)</small>, point your ship at it and turn on your [[:Category:Propulsion|propulsion]]. Once you're in planet itself, it's time to find a spot for your new base.

A spot for your base should have resources nearby, and a lot of space for later expansion. With the knowledge you gained from escaping your starter planet, you should have no problem setting up your first base. If this is the ever case though, you can consult [[Getting Started]] again.

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