I set all worlds get at least X2 Gencore L1 or a Golan II station (using the TC) Initially i leave the worlds as i find them, but after the initial colonization/diplomacy burst i then set 'Sector Production Centres' where the planet with the biggest output gets 3xshipyards, 3xtraining centres & 3xproduction centres. Then in the outer rim i create mass production planets that specialize in one or other of the previous, as i find this works for me. Most of the Specialist worlds get 12+production centres etc. As for the SSD.... You bet it is The SSD's kick rebel butt!! and with the upgraded graphics look really good too