Using Ministers

[Aub]

Ministers are really good for tasks that are no more than a chore. From this point of view, only the "Resupply" minister makes much sense.

The computer can calculate how much supplies it will take to get to the closest depot, and turn the ship back just in time. If I have to do it, I spend more time but arrive at the same result. Ther is no way I can do a worse or a better job -- therefore, automating this task makes sense.

I use other ministers occasionally to make sure I do not forget a planet or a ship. The ones like "Colonization" will leave your orders alone if you did supply them. If you have left a colony ship without orders however it will fill it up for you, and I find it convenient.

-- Aub