Hey all, looking for some advice on how best to manage my economy with my prefered strat. I like playing gigantic maps as a super breeder and like start off with a heavy colony rush. I start off first couple turns purchasing a research lab and factory and an econ building soon as I can(build that) (generally aim for a starting planet with a 300% research bonus tile). However problem I run into is high debt with new rushed colonies that have nothing on them or on occasion a moral/economy building only. If I rush 5 worlds within first few game months seems I have to put my slider down to 0% production just to stay afloat. Generally play a custom race with econ and moral maxed.

Any suggestions on how to try and keep my economy afloat? Econ starbases don't really do much at early game stages until get into solid trading. Other thing is have tech sold to try and stay afloat to minors prefered but so often offered pennies for a tech even though have researched most of the early game diplo techs.