1st thing that should be done - is the Devs turn back on the need to have Faction Standing for the Security Status of the System you want to anchor in. (for PoCo’s and Upwells) this would affect LS and HS (Empire space)
2nd thing - Add starbase charters back as fuel req for ALL player structures, at 40(large tower) per hour minimum, that would be 960 per day.
3rd thing - Add/Create an ADM system for Empire Space similiar to what null has/had, you need to mine or Kill rats enough in a particular system, essentially have enough Points accumulated on top of both 1 and 2 to anchor and maintain a structure.
This way those that really really want to go for “Empire Building” play style can do so…and those that dont…well have fun with your social corps.