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The Basics of Finding a Base

So...you have finished the career agents, trained the basic skills, and now you're wondering, where do I set up my base of operations? Well...it depends on what profession you wish to go into, for example, doing lowsec PvP or doing belt ratting. We'll be going into several common professions and what are ideal bases for each of them

How to find a good location

There are several aspects as to how you choose your base of operations, for example, how easy or difficult will it be to move in supplies/bring out loot (logistics). You will also have to think of the locals in the area. If you're doing, say lowsec exploration, it would be best to find a quiet cluster of systems that you can explore in. Similarly, if you are more of a PvP guy (or girl), then more populated systems should be your target.

Now that we have gotten the basics out of the way, now comes some examples of bases for different professions

Profession: Industrialist

Now, the first thing any industrialist will have to consider when building items is, where am I gonna source my raw materials (PI, minerals, salvage etc). To combat this problem the best location to set up shop will be near a trade hub, since you will be able to buy the materials relatively easy. You will also want to find a system with a couple of Engineering Complexes with low manufacturing tax, as it will increase your trade margins and reduce overhead costs. However, if you are the type to source your resources yourself, you will want to find a system, preferably with a good amount of asteroid belts to mine ore from, and a couple Athanors with refinery services for low taxes. Alternatively, you can look for stations with a high reprocessing efficiency that you have good standings with, to reduce the ever-pesky Equipment tax