The following planet types are known to exist.
Terran[]
Terran planets, while yeilding medium amounts of common, and a small amount of rare are excellent colony planets. These planets will grow a colony at a slightly faster rate. Since the terraforming levels are as high as they can be for a planet.
Base Terraform Level: 80
Rare Ore Production: 50-75u per hour.
Common Ore Production: 750-1000u per hour.
Jovian[]
Jovian planets, may only have a mining colony. Jovian planets produce high amounts of rare ore. Rare ore is required for many things, which make these planets especially valuable to all.
Since you may only place a mining colony the planet will have very weak defenses. You will want to place ships in orbit to help defend these colonies. It is generally a good idea to inhabit one of the other local planets in the system to build defenses, or a jump beacon to you can send ships back quickly to help defend your planet.
Base Terraform Level: N/A
Rare Ore Production: 300-400u per hour.
Common Ore Production: 0u per hour.
Gas Dwarf[]
Gas Dwarf planets, may only have a mining colony. Gas Dwarf planets produce high amounts of rare ore. Rare ore is required for many things, which make these planets especially valuable to all.
Since you may only place a maining colony the planet will have very weak defenses. You will want to place ships in orbit to help defend these colonies. It is generally a good idea to inhabit one of the other local planets in the system to build defenses, or a jump beacon to you can send ships back quickly to help defend your planet.
Base Terraform Level: N/A
Rare Ore Production: 250-300u per hour.
Common Ore Production: 0 per hour.
Desert[]
Desert planets are rich in common ore but are more hospitable than rock planets.
Base Terraform Level: 40
Rare Ore Production: 0 per hour.
Common Ore Production: 1750-2500u per hour.
Ice[]
Ice planets are barren and inhospitable places making both resource collection and population growth difficult.
Base Terraform Level: 30
Rare Ore Production: 0 per hour.
Common Ore Production: 400-500u per hour.
Lava[]
Lava planets are harsh environments of fire and ashen skies making it difficult for colonists to thrive but they produce a wealth of common ore in addition to a modest supply or rare ore.
Base Terraform Level: 0
Rare Ore Production: 50-75u per hour.
Common Ore Production: 1500-2000u per hour.
Rock[]
Rock planets are rich in common ore but their lack of atmosphere means that colonies will be small and grow slowly.
Base Terraform Level: 0
Rare Ore Production: 0 per hour.
Common Ore Production: 1750-2500u per hour.
Water[]
Water planets are places of moderation producing average amounts of common and rare ore while offering decent population growth.
Base Terraform Level: 80
Rare Ore Production: 35-50u per hour.
Common Ore Production: 750-1000u per hour.
Notes on Stars[]
Currently star color is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay.