[Gryphin]

I saw suggest somewhere"
Build a fast Colony Ship.
Colonize as close to the ships in question
Build a Resupply Depot
If the planet is in an Allys system
Gift or trade the planet to them after you have "humanly" rescued your crews.

The original idea was to send the colony ship out behind the long range exploration ships so it would be in position when needed.

In some cases you might be able to get a Military alyiance

[ June 04, 2002, 12:59: Message edited by: The High Gryphin ]