Do not build randomly. The game’s hidden math requires a specific ratio:
You cannot build skyscrapers on Earth without the . These large modules connect your orbital mainframe to your cities. More Uplinks = higher workforce tiers. To reach Executives and the final population tiers, you need a dedicated Uplink cluster. anno 2205 orbital layout
: Instead of docking modules directly next to each other, place labs a few steps away and use connector arms in a plus shape. This allows a single lab to access three side connections instead of just one, maximizing the reach of support modules. Do not build randomly
Modules (like Greenhouses or Solar Cells) boost workshop production, but their effectiveness decreases with distance. More Uplinks = higher workforce tiers
Orbital Habitation modules provide OCU, but they also generate "orbital unrest" if unpowered. While there is no combat, a poorly connected habitation module can cause data penalties. Defensive modules (Orbital Lasers) are rarely needed unless you are playing on hard difficulty with AI competitors, but a single laser module can protect your entire cluster from AI "sabotage" events.