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Understand your Home Port: the cornerstone of your trading empire in the Galactic Frontier.

Every Trader needs a reliable base of operations. In Foundation: Galactic Frontier, your Home Port is exactly that: the hub from which you launch fleets, collect rewards, and grow your trading power across the stars.

What Is the Purpose of a Home Port?

Traders can settle in a Planet Port and set it as their Home Port. Once settled, several key features unlock: • Settle-in Buff: Gain a set of powerful benefits tied to your chosen location. • Instant Fleet Recall: Teleport your entire fleet to your Home Port's vicinity at any time. • Automatic Redeployment: If your fleet is destroyed, it respawns near your Home Port. Trader Commissions also refresh in the star system of your Home Port. As you level it up, you unlock: • Higher-quality trade commissions • Increased trade capacity • Expanded fleet reach Upgrading your Home Port directly increases your progression potential.

Planetary Ports and Settlement Rules

Traders can set their Home Port on any Planetary Port, including those owned by their guild. Key rules: • Each Trader can only have one active Home Port at a time. • You can choose a Neutral Port in your starting system, or a Port occupied by your Guild. To settle: 1. Tap your chosen Port on the Star System map. 2. Tap 'Port' to settle in. To locate your Home Port quickly, tap the Home Port icon on the map. Tap Recall to teleport your fleet back. Teleports regenerate every 15 minutes.

1) Neutral Ports

Neutral Ports are unclaimed planets available to any trader or guild. Key facts: • Only appear in systems up to Level 5. • Do not generate Resource Earnings for any guild. • Ideal for independent traders or beginners. Beyond Level 5, settling requires being in a guild that already holds Ports in that system.

2) Non-Neutral Planetary Ports

Planetary Ports under guild control come with major strategic advantages: • Contribute Resource Earnings to your guild. • Add Occupation Points toward Guild Rankings. • Unlock progressively through Trade Era cycles. • With research, a guild can hold up to 16 Planetary Ports.

3) Star Ports vs. Planet Ports

Star Ports are high-value strategic assets, but they work differently from Planet Ports: • Always open for occupation and war declarations. • Provide major trade capability buffs to your guild. • Cannot be used as Home Ports: only garrisoned. Occupation requirements: • Neutral Port: Must be in your starting region, or your guild must already hold Ports there. • Ports above Level 5: Requires being in a guild with either a conquered non-neutral Port nearby, or a Planetary Port in the same system. • Star Port: Your guild must already have territory in that system.

Home Port Buffs and Bonuses

Your Home Port is more than a safe zone: it actively amplifies your performance. Depending on port level, you receive boosts to: • Trade Attempts (TA): The number of trade trips your flagship can make. • Building Speed (BS): Reduces time needed for upgrades and construction. • Daily Reward (DR): Improves the quality of your daily chest, matching your port level. How to claim your rewards: • Daily Rewards: Complete Trade Network Events. • Resource Earnings: Navigate to Guild → Ports → Claim Button.

Final Tips

• Keep your Home Port leveled and active, as it directly defines your growth potential. • Join a strong guild to gain access to higher-tier Planetary Ports. • Balance your strategy: consider when to stay neutral and when to commit to guild cooperation. • Claim your rewards every day; unclaimed resources are permanently lost opportunities. Your Home Port is the heart of your trading empire. Choose it wisely, upgrade it strategically, and command your fleets with confidence!