INo it's not dumb and we are in the same boat so to say. I would love such a function too. Problem is that such a feature it has to be implemented by PDX.

I know that there is a mod out there that allows starbase designs using the ship designer. You can create a “template” for your different starbase layouts with it but it has its flaws caused by the fact that the bases were never intended to be designed like ships even though they are “ships” by definition.

Starbases were always the neglected stepchildren of Stellaris. Maybe PDX will do something in the future but I doubt it.

Be sure I would have implemented a template feature if it would be possible without any twists.

I'm guessing this is still not a reality yet?

Unfortunately not. As said I would love such a feature but it is not modable. This has to be integrated by PDX.

Honestly I doubt that it ever will happen. Starbases are a kind of unloved stepchild to PDX.