The Orbital Research Space Station in Anno 2205 is a specialized, expandable sector introduced in the Orbit DLC. Unlike the standard terrestrial sectors, the Orbital Station is a high-stakes logistics puzzle that rewards you with powerful global research bonuses called Expertise.
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Phase 3 – Orbital Goods Production 7. Zero-G Foundry (Alloys) 8. Pharma Lab (Medicine) 9. Quantum Lab (Processors) anno 2205 orbital station guide
Before you can build, you must complete the "Orbital Watch" questline. Once unlocked, you’ll head to the Orbit sector. Unlike your cities on Earth or the Moon, the Orbital Station is a modular entity. You don't "settle" land; you expand a central spine. The Orbital Research Space Station in Anno 2205
Modules must be connected via "connectors," and each workshop has a maximum of 12 modules it can support, though placement matters—closer is usually better, but they can be further away if the path is clear. Expertise & Output: [ ] OP Income: 90+ per minute
By prioritizing Logistics and Defense first, building a dense population core second, and deliberately overclocking at critical moments, you transform your corporation from a struggling regional trader into a true interplanetary monopoly.
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