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When you run out of fuel in a system without an available refueling station and without a fuel scoop or scoopable sun, you are stranded.  In this case you should choose to [[self-destruct]], which will place you back at the last safepoint, but may be costly should you choose to repurchase the destroyed ship.
When you run out of fuel in a system without an available refueling station and without a fuel scoop or scoopable sun, you are stranded.  In this case you should choose to [[self-destruct]], which will place you back at the last safepoint, but may be costly should you choose to repurchase the destroyed ship.


It is vital for the commander of any ship to plan the route in advance even if the person has a fuel scoop. At any point during travel, you might find yourself near unscoopable suns if you follow the follow the galaxy map's flight planner blindly. A good tactic is to scoop when you have 50% fuel left or to always scoop when you can.
It is vital for the commander of any ship to plan the route in advance even if the person has a fuel scoop. At any point during travel, you might find yourself near unscoopable suns if you follow the galaxy map's flight planner blindly. A good tactic is to scoop when you have 50% fuel left or to always scoop when you can.