More importantly, he wanted to be able to turn and creep away if he saw any sign of changing power levels on the orbital bases.

"If you'll have my pinnace called away, I'll return to the orbital base to consult with the umpires about tomorrow's exercise."

These are provided by orbital bases, which are major construction projects for small colonies.

Instead, Magneto rebuilt his orbital base where he hoped to live a life of quiet seclusion.

The entire outpost, which will serve as a permanent orbital base for six astronauts, is to be completed by 2002.

Shields, which reduce damage to spaceships, orbital bases and colonies in combat.

These can be installed in both ships and orbital bases.

Colonies can build space ships and orbital bases at 50M population rather than 100M.

His justification... well, the marine brigade coming down from the orbital bases would need to be brought up to speed.

The team sends a report back to the orbital base.