An absolute must when considering the new resource changes

[Eggy]

If you look at the new Esamir map you can see one way in which this is handled.
There are 2 very small un capturable hexes, that trickle feed resources into the WG.

Its also been stated that the WG itself will act as a trickle feeder for its adjoining hexes. So with enough determined people you will always be able to push out.

I also think that the idea of a locked cont will not be as "strong" or permanent as it was in PS1. For 2 reasons. We have no sanctuaries and we cant take vehicles between conts.

You cant prevent people from logging in with the reason "Your empire has no conts so you cant play", especialy when they are paying customers. So something will need to auto unlock.