What are base levels? Before I answer that question, let me explain what a Base Core is. A Base Core is module slot 0 on your base; this slot is effectively the base. A Base's Core can be upgraded four times; Core 2, 3, and 4 and 5. All bases start at level 1. Upgrading a Base's Core increases the number of modules it can house, increases the base's hit points, and also increases the number of Spaceship Crew required to effectively operate the base. I've listed the base stats for each base level below; these stats do not include any modules you may have constructed.
. Core Upgrades do not require a free modular slot to start construction.
Construction will pause if you run out of all the required goods.
Once complete, the base stats will change immediately to reflect the new base level.
You need to have an extra 200 Crew dropped on the base immediately after a Core Upgrade completes.
Otherwise the base will not operate effectively; repairs won't happen.
Core levels are currently the only statistic that modify the appearance of your station.
Provided you have the means to quickly supply all necessary resources,
it is possible to "speedrun" your station to Core 4 in two months, provided enough roleplay has occurred. .