Anno 2205 Orbital Station Best Layout

| Slot | Module | |------|--------| | Core | Orbital Token (x1 max) | | Adjacent to Token | Orbital Storage (x2) | | Rest | Corridors + single Worker Efficiency |

Goal: Generate tokens as fast as possible (80% of module slots dedicated to Token generation/storage). Storage adjacent to Token doubles generation rate.

If you don't have the Frontiers or Orbit DLC, your grid is smaller. Here is the proven vanilla champion layout: anno 2205 orbital station best layout

The 10-Module Powerhouse:

[2x2 Crew] - [1x1 Connector] - [2x2 Credits]
     |              |                  |
[2x2 Logistics] - [CORE] - [2x2 Energy Relay]
     |              |                  |
[2x2 Scanner] - [1x1 Data Relay] - [2x2 Research]

Result: Every 2x2 touches either the Core or the Data Relay. The single connectors are acceptable because they unlock two extra 2x2 slots. | Slot | Module | |------|--------| | Core

| Goal | Best Module | Why | Layout tip | |------|-------------|-----|-------------| | Max population | Server Farm (upgraded to Quantum Server Farm) | Highest residents per module | Cluster 6–8 around 1 MCC | | Max energy | Large Solar Array (upgraded) | Most energy per tile | Put at far end of spine (less need for MCC) | | Max tech points | Research Module (upgraded) | Needed for orbital upgrades | Keep near MCC | | Balanced | Mixed (2 server, 2 farm, 1 research, 1 solar) | Supports all sectors | Rotate around 2 MCCs |

Once you hit 5,000–10,000 station inhabitants, you unlock powerful economic modules. Your layout should now support global resource production. Result: Every 2x2 touches either the Core or the Data Relay

Optimal Mid-Game Layout (20 modules):

| Ring | Slot Type | Module | Quantity | Effect | |------|-----------|--------|----------|--------| | Inner | Core | Global Trust | 2 | +15% global workforce productivity | | Inner | Core | Data Relay | 2 | +20% global logistics (faster trade routes) | | Middle | Support | Fusion Reactor | 4 | Powers the station completely (replaces solar) | | Middle | Economic | Orbital Scanner | 2 | Reveals all resources on new sectors | | Middle | Economic | Harvesting Drone | 4 | +10% global production from all farms/mines | | Outer | Utility | Cargo Loader | 6 | +50% cargo throughput at all depots |

Why this works:

This layout is designed for maximum population capacity across all sectors (Temperate, Arctic, Lunar). It assumes you have all 3 core connections unlocked.