How much management your colony requires depends on the world it is on and your own goals and preferences. A well managed colony will grow much faster, provide you with more income and even increase your reputation. It is also beneficial to have specialized colonies for resources or ship production, and research. However, good management takes time, experience and money.


- A colony wealth around 200cr per person is good, pay should be around the same. Start out light at a 1% wealth tax, build Retail Stores to boost wealth and increase income.

- Early on, you will not have the technology to significantly improve the welfare of a colony on a very habitable planet. However, you can and should keep an eye on your less than optimal mining colonies where some low hanging fruits are to be had.

- In addition to providing government services, you have other means to impact your colonies, i.e. land development and laws.

See also:Colony, Population, Happiness, Education, Health, Crime, Colony Size, Unemployment, Development Index, Taxes, Wage, Wealth, Government, Capital, Local Laws, Storage, Food, Habitability, Atmosphere