Desirable traits for a system to colonize

[Brieus]

Now that the first rush has tapered off a bit, has anybody figured out what kind of planets/moons/rings/whatever are good for long term growth in a system? So one can plan ahead, and not just grab whatever is available.

What kind of stations should you build? I think we all figured out how to build them, but what kind and where to put them?

 

[o2thaZ]

Study existing systems and their economy and you'll have your answer.

 

[Ian Doncaster]

I don't see all that much beyond the really obvious:
- you need belts or ringed planets if you want to construct asteroid bases
- you need landable planets to construct surface settlements

A nice big system with a few gas giants and their landable moons should provide plenty of space.

 

[tomalus]

I hate to be the downer, but I think nothing matters except those sliders +3 wealth +3 industry etc...