In AstroEmpires, like most games of this nature the first instinct is to take all the Astros (Planets / Moons) next to you. I know how you feel, I was once there myself. The feeling of owning the whole system you started in is a powerful draw, but don't. Why? Well, there are several reasons, but most importantly: many Astros are crap, simple as that, while others are effective in different ways. Here's a handy wee look at what's good, what's not so good and what you shouldn't touch with a 6-foot barge pole.