I'm agree with these suggestions.
The minimal Pring became 3(15) in most of player's bases. So we can encourage to have that.
I try to build my new bases in rocky moon or asteroid in pos 1 or 2. (searching for good spots ! )
If you have develop a few cybernetics (primary research in the game ! ) you can develop a base very fast, and build the first Pring easily (they are cheaper in moon or asteroids).
As well as the Eco is about 100 cred -> 1 Pring
and when it's about 150 cred -> 2 Pring.
Of course, a first minimal CC 10 (to begin) is heavily recommanded !
But it's just my idea