Starbase construction

[Joe S.]

I'm trying to build a starbase at a jump-point. I have a construction-yard ship at the jump-point, but, every time the listed build-time for the base is done, I get a message that there is insufficient cargo capacity to build the base. Now, first, I'm trying to build the base in space, so I'm not sure cargo capacity should be an issue, but...if one assumes the capacity of the building ship is at issue, the largest ship has a capacity of 1500kt, while the base is rated at 2500. How, then, does one manage to *build* a base at a jump-point? I know I must be missing something simple, and probably even simplistic. Any help I can get will be appreciated.

[Phoenix-D]

Cargo should not be an issue; it's not needed.

But about cargo space: 1500kt is the max ship size; the max cargo room is much, much higer. Remember that each 20kt cargo component holds a LOT more cargo than 20kt.

Phoenix-D

[Q]

Joe S., it should be no problem to build a base with a space-yard ship on a warp-point. I did this multiple times. If you get the message about the missing cargo space you must have selected a unit for construction.

[Suicide Junkie]

I'll bet you're trying to build a "Weapon Platform", which is a military base, BUT only works on planet surfaces!.
You need to design & build a Space Station base. (Which only requires the basic starting tech)