# Player Questions **URL:** https://aurora4x.com/c/player-questions/7.md [Latest](https://aurora4x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://aurora4x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://aurora4x.com/tags.md) --- ## [Aurora Background Lore](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-background-lore/582)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-background-lore/582 "2026-05-17T14:29:35Z")
This post explains some of the lore behind C# Aurora and its effect on various mechanics. It was originally posted on the old forums. Normal Space Our own dimension and everything within it. Aether A dimension co-existing alongside normal space, which has fluidic properties and is much more comp… --- ## [About the Player Questions category](https://aurora4x.com/t/about-the-player-questions-category/13)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/about-the-player-questions-category/13 "2026-03-14T22:27:01Z")
This category is for questions on how to play the game, or how different mechanics work, or what strategies to try. Over time, this category should build a knowledge base for new players. --- ## [What impact does crew training level have?](https://aurora4x.com/t/what-impact-does-crew-training-level-have/1252)
**Author:** [@pappy\_reen](https://aurora4x.com/u/pappy_reen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/what-impact-does-crew-training-level-have/1252 "2026-10-31T07:43:33Z")
Title says it all - what variables are impacted by crew training level? Wondering because I seem to have quite a high failure rate when firing, well above the IFR and wondering if that’s to do with inexperienced crew --- ## [Efficiency (title)](https://aurora4x.com/t/efficiency-title/1248)
**Author:** [@Angelo\_Pinto](https://aurora4x.com/u/Angelo_Pinto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/efficiency-title/1248 "2026-10-29T10:20:27Z")
Is it more or less time consuming to transport installations to a place or build them on location? What I mean is which is faster. --- ## [Warning notice: https://aurora4x-reference.vercel.app/](https://aurora4x.com/t/warning-notice-https-aurora4x-reference-vercel-app/1242)
**Author:** [@Walter](https://aurora4x.com/u/Walter)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/warning-notice-https-aurora4x-reference-vercel-app/1242 "2026-10-29T09:04:37Z")
\*Edit: After having words with a few people here on the forum I decided to warn against this site. There is no way to contact whoever put it up. It is uncurated AI slop (which may or may not be right (or have been right before the last update) on any given point). Of course anybody who wants to … --- ## [New player questions](https://aurora4x.com/t/new-player-questions/445)
**Author:** [@Humani](https://aurora4x.com/u/Humani)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/new-player-questions/445 "2026-10-28T14:40:10Z")
Hi all! 1 I’m trying to figure out how to use orbital mining. I’ve readed the wiki but I don’t what order(s) set. I want that OM will automatically start to search surveyd asteroids and start minig. 2 Do I need to set an asteroid as colony? 3 When OM is doing its job, minerals will be picked up b… --- ## [Terraforming and Temperature](https://aurora4x.com/t/terraforming-and-temperature/1231)
**Author:** [@davidr](https://aurora4x.com/u/davidr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/terraforming-and-temperature/1231 "2026-10-24T12:47:14Z")
Can anyone help please with a little query :- I have a planet which is terraformed to a current colony cost of 0.000 ( on the planet Economics screen ) At present the Base Temperature shows -40.132 and -9.978 . The Maximum Temperature shows -12.603 and 33.003. However the System Generation and Di… --- ## [Setting up standing and conditional orders on fleets](https://aurora4x.com/t/setting-up-standing-and-conditional-orders-on-fleets/976)
**Author:** [@Onigato](https://aurora4x.com/u/Onigato)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/setting-up-standing-and-conditional-orders-on-fleets/976 "2026-10-24T12:43:23Z")
I discovered Aurora from my YT feed and have a question on setting up some Standing and Conditional orders. I have designed and built a couple basic survey ships, and a couple tankers to refuel them out in the deeper reaches of Sol rather than needing to go all the way back into Earth. So, three p… --- ## [Multi npr questions](https://aurora4x.com/t/multi-npr-questions/1170)
**Author:** [@Angelo\_Pinto](https://aurora4x.com/u/Angelo_Pinto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/multi-npr-questions/1170 "2026-10-24T03:48:47Z")
I’m reading the 2.6.0 patch notes on multi system nprs can someone explain the technicals like I’m 5 Like the NPR base explored transits plus npr random explored transits and Empire radius Also it says that the population of all colonies is limited to the size of the home world population Also do… --- ## [Linux - Changing UI font colour for readability](https://aurora4x.com/t/linux-changing-ui-font-colour-for-readability/1221)
**Author:** [@AlexandraShebang](https://aurora4x.com/u/AlexandraShebang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/linux-changing-ui-font-colour-for-readability/1221 "2026-10-21T23:45:41Z")
Hi! I’m a returning player who’s been away for some time, and I’ve switched over in the last few years to running a Linux Mint distribiution as my primary desktop operating system. I’ve been able to get the game working via Valve’s Proton compatibility tool, but I’ve had some issues with font colour… --- ## [What is the best way to learn to play Aurora 4X?](https://aurora4x.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-learn-to-play-aurora-4x/1102)
**Author:** [@ZIBANI](https://aurora4x.com/u/ZIBANI)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-learn-to-play-aurora-4x/1102 "2026-10-21T20:10:57Z")
I’m new to Aurora 4X and want to know which guides are best for beginners? Feel free to share some general tips for the game as well. --- ## [How do you decide when a survey ship needs to turn back?](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-do-you-decide-when-a-survey-ship-needs-to-turn-back/1218)
**Author:** [@CalepinoCiociaro](https://aurora4x.com/u/CalepinoCiociaro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-do-you-decide-when-a-survey-ship-needs-to-turn-back/1218 "2026-10-21T13:25:42Z")
Total beginner, how do you choose a sensible refuelling condition once your survey ships start leaving Sol? Earth is still my only supply/refuel port, and I’ve got a couple of survey ships two or three jumps away doing their own thing. I understand conditional orders, and setting one to return at, … --- ## [Do minor races start with more tech than the player](https://aurora4x.com/t/do-minor-races-start-with-more-tech-than-the-player/1209)
**Author:** [@Angelo\_Pinto](https://aurora4x.com/u/Angelo_Pinto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/do-minor-races-start-with-more-tech-than-the-player/1209 "2026-10-21T13:22:32Z")
If I play a non research game can I still get better tech from salvaging minor races ships and conquest? --- ## [Minor empire questions](https://aurora4x.com/t/minor-empire-questions/1204)
**Author:** [@Angelo\_Pinto](https://aurora4x.com/u/Angelo_Pinto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/minor-empire-questions/1204 "2026-10-16T20:10:29Z")
how do multi system empires affect minor empires if the minor empire generation is 100% --- ## [Asteroid mining for a complete newb](https://aurora4x.com/t/asteroid-mining-for-a-complete-newb/1166)
**Author:** [@Onigato](https://aurora4x.com/u/Onigato)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/asteroid-mining-for-a-complete-newb/1166 "2026-10-04T23:37:52Z")
I’ve looked through the wiki and Reddit, and while I feel tantalizing close to an answer, I haven’t figured out the asteroid mining mechanic. Background: (C#, btw) Starting from zero knowledge, watched a couple tutorial videos and followed along for a while, then hit a not-so-small problem. My hom… --- ## [Battlecruiser place in a naval doctrine](https://aurora4x.com/t/battlecruiser-place-in-a-naval-doctrine/1167)
**Author:** [@Abdoola](https://aurora4x.com/u/Abdoola)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/battlecruiser-place-in-a-naval-doctrine/1167 "2026-10-04T21:53:12Z")
Hi all. In my current campaign, I reached a point where it’s time to advance to capital combatants. And I noticed, that what I designed was in fact a Battleship that was just classified as a “Battlecruiser” because the word sound fancier. Checked my designs from previous campaigns, and they all fit … --- ## [How to even start Harvesting?](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-to-even-start-harvesting/1160)
**Author:** [@TheGeneral](https://aurora4x.com/u/TheGeneral)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-to-even-start-harvesting/1160 "2026-10-03T08:45:36Z")
Fuel harvesting HOW? PLEASE --- ## [Consistant function #3821](https://aurora4x.com/t/consistant-function-3821/1162)
**Author:** [@Krakenko](https://aurora4x.com/u/Krakenko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/consistant-function-3821/1162 "2026-10-02T22:13:58Z")
Hi, this is my first post in this forum. Thanks to Steve for making this available. I have seen that consistant 3821 was reportet already in the bug forum. I would like to know if it is inconsequential. It seems so because it is ongoing for years. im not using mods and have a game in which nprs and … --- ## [Npr empire questions](https://aurora4x.com/t/npr-empire-questions/1156)
**Author:** [@Leon](https://aurora4x.com/u/Leon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/npr-empire-questions/1156 "2026-10-02T22:10:49Z")
Does the npr build its own troops Also does the number of troops they have scale with their population like more pop more troops? One more also can they invade your planets If you have your race to be able to colonize everything and you set non- trans Newtonian races to spawn every single time th… --- ## [DB modding (use at you own games risk)(don't share)](https://aurora4x.com/t/db-modding-use-at-you-own-games-risk-dont-share/1152)
**Author:** [@Leon](https://aurora4x.com/u/Leon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/db-modding-use-at-you-own-games-risk-dont-share/1152 "2026-10-01T02:23:41Z")
Now I know this is a stupid question or a bad one How do I add researched to my DB Like if I wanted to add a repeating research that adds 5 to 10 % each research Also just tell me if this breaks any rules I don’t know about I’ll get rid of it --- ## [Okay have a persistant error code Function #2095. How do I find where to fix?](https://aurora4x.com/t/okay-have-a-persistant-error-code-function-2095-how-do-i-find-where-to-fix/1144)
**Author:** [@FjordBjorn](https://aurora4x.com/u/FjordBjorn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/okay-have-a-persistant-error-code-function-2095-how-do-i-find-where-to-fix/1144 "2026-09-30T21:02:55Z")
--- ## [Multiple researching at a time on different worlds](https://aurora4x.com/t/multiple-researching-at-a-time-on-different-worlds/1151)
**Author:** [@Leon](https://aurora4x.com/u/Leon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/multiple-researching-at-a-time-on-different-worlds/1151 "2026-09-29T12:05:45Z")
How does researching the same tech on different worlds work Are they separate till they are researched Or are they researched at double the speed? --- ## [Ground Force Formation abbreviations](https://aurora4x.com/t/ground-force-formation-abbreviations/1097)
**Author:** [@davidr](https://aurora4x.com/u/davidr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/ground-force-formation-abbreviations/1097 "2026-09-28T10:46:07Z")
Can anyone advise on what they put in their Formation abbreviations ( if anything ) . I started with such as ARBG ( which stands for Armoured Battalion Garrison ) but find that the more varied units that I build , letter abbreviations start having to become repetitive . What do people use to make … --- ## [How does a npr work like all it's mechanics](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-does-a-npr-work-like-all-its-mechanics/1146)
**Author:** [@Leon](https://aurora4x.com/u/Leon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/how-does-a-npr-work-like-all-its-mechanics/1146 "2026-09-28T10:33:23Z")
I want to know like how it thinks because I’m curious, and I also want to know a way to space master looking at nprs like as if it was you own empire if you can even do that, mostly npr mechanics like how they decide to colonize a world and how they chose if it’s worth it to colonize or mine the pla… --- ## [Keeping Track of Component upgrades](https://aurora4x.com/t/keeping-track-of-component-upgrades/1082)
**Author:** [@davidr](https://aurora4x.com/u/davidr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/keeping-track-of-component-upgrades/1082 "2026-09-28T10:24:35Z")
Can players advise me on how they tackle the problem of upgrades to components for ships.and defensive planetary items . For example do you await and upgrade a ship / planet defences when you have perhaps4/5 different upgraded components to install or do you do it each time a vital item has been re… --- ## [Chance of generating NPRs and habitable planets](https://aurora4x.com/t/chance-of-generating-nprs-and-habitable-planets/1143)
**Author:** [@Armchair\_economist](https://aurora4x.com/u/Armchair_economist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/chance-of-generating-nprs-and-habitable-planets/1143 "2026-09-27T12:07:28Z")
How often do you run into NPRs or at least habitable planets on average? In my old games on v2.5.1 without starting NPRs, I’ve run into a NPR roughly every 20-30 systems with a 100% spawn chance on known stars. In my first game of v2.7.1 I’ve explored around 180 systems so far and only run into on… --- ## [Expansion of Minor NPRs](https://aurora4x.com/t/expansion-of-minor-nprs/1113)
**Author:** [@Armchair\_economist](https://aurora4x.com/u/Armchair_economist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/expansion-of-minor-nprs/1113 "2026-09-19T15:46:33Z")
Minor NPRs don’t use jump drives, but can transit stable jump points, if they’ve witnessed a transit by another race. Do they perform Gravsurvey? I’m thinking of giving the ‘all Jump Points are stable’ option a try and was wondering if minor NPRs would find stable JPs in their home system by themse… --- ## [Randomized Naming Theme](https://aurora4x.com/t/randomized-naming-theme/1112)
**Author:** [@Armchair\_economist](https://aurora4x.com/u/Armchair_economist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/randomized-naming-theme/1112 "2026-09-18T14:38:39Z")
I have added a custom naming theme with over 1800 entries for use as a system theme for a game without the ‘Known Star Systems’ option. Aurora unfortunately uses it alphabetically rather than randomly. Loading a manually randomized list doesn’t help either, as Aurora automatically sorts those lists. … --- ## [My colony was taken over by strange aliens with 20 power armour rating](https://aurora4x.com/t/my-colony-was-taken-over-by-strange-aliens-with-20-power-armour-rating/1093)
**Author:** [@OneMan\_Band](https://aurora4x.com/u/OneMan_Band)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/my-colony-was-taken-over-by-strange-aliens-with-20-power-armour-rating/1093 "2026-09-11T16:14:30Z")
Chapter 1: The Outpost at Emden The Emden system was never meant to be a sprawling metropolitan world. It was designed from the ground up as a critical military and logistical forward base for our expanding empire. Located at a strategic crossroads, we built up the infrastructure to sustain deep-sp… --- ## [Fuel Harvester Station and a Tanker's orders](https://aurora4x.com/t/fuel-harvester-station-and-a-tankers-orders/1075)
**Author:** [@davidr](https://aurora4x.com/u/davidr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/fuel-harvester-station-and-a-tankers-orders/1075 "2026-09-11T10:59:17Z")
With reference to my question of Aug 16 , I would be pleased to receive more help if possible. At Jupiter I have a fleet of engined Fuel Harvesters ships which load Fuel to 100% then with conditional orders , transfer the Fuel to either Mars or Eath ( depending which planet is the nearest when ship… [Next page](https://aurora4x.com/c/player-questions/7.md?page=1)