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'''Mining''' lets you blow up [[asteroids]] for some [[commodities]]. Mining requires a [[Weapons#Mining Weapons|mining type weapon]] that may be bought at any [[AI Stations|AI station]].
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[[Mining]] is the process whereby one destroys [[Asteroids]] in order to gain [[Commodities]]. Most asteroids will drop loot when blown up, just like [[AI]]. These items can then be sold or used to [[Blueprints|build things]].
Mining can be improved with the skills [[Mining Efficiency]] and [[Mining Power]].
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To mine effectively, a player must have the following:
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* A [[Weapons#Mining Weapons|Weapon that does mining damage]],
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* A [[Scoop]] to gather the resources with, and
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* Enough [[Hull Space]] to carry the mined items.
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Some asteroids will require more damage be dealt than others before they will explode. As a general rule, the smaller the asteroid, the easier it is to mine. This is not always true, as some special asteroids contain valuable Commodities or have unusual properties that make them harder to destroy than usual.
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A good example of a valuable Commodity that can be acquired through mining is [[Traginium]]. Traginium is necessary for the [[Skill]] [[Remote Control]], and as such is highly sought after. Mining Traginium, however, takes patience and lots of effort - Traginium asteroids are not only hard to find, but can be hard to destroy for weaker players, making it difficult to mine in large quantity.
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Two Skills help make mining easier: [[Mining Efficiency]] and [[Mining Power]]. One increases the number of Commodities an asteroid may drop, and the other increases the damage done to asteroids.
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[[Bots]] can also mine asteroids. They will require a Scoop, a mining Weapon, and a [[Base]] to unload their mined resources at. A [[Radar]] will also be necessary for the bot to find asteroids.
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To order a Bot to mine, target it and press X. From the list that appears, select ''Mine Asteroids''. After that, click ''Choose Dumping Location'' and specify a Base. The bot will begin mining any asteroids it can find immediately. If it cannot find any, it will remain in one spot until it does.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:30, 10 June 2020

Mining is the process whereby one destroys Asteroids in order to gain Commodities. Most asteroids will drop loot when blown up, just like AI. These items can then be sold or used to build things.

To mine effectively, a player must have the following:

Some asteroids will require more damage be dealt than others before they will explode. As a general rule, the smaller the asteroid, the easier it is to mine. This is not always true, as some special asteroids contain valuable Commodities or have unusual properties that make them harder to destroy than usual.

A good example of a valuable Commodity that can be acquired through mining is Traginium. Traginium is necessary for the Skill Remote Control, and as such is highly sought after. Mining Traginium, however, takes patience and lots of effort - Traginium asteroids are not only hard to find, but can be hard to destroy for weaker players, making it difficult to mine in large quantity.

Two Skills help make mining easier: Mining Efficiency and Mining Power. One increases the number of Commodities an asteroid may drop, and the other increases the damage done to asteroids.

Bots can also mine asteroids. They will require a Scoop, a mining Weapon, and a Base to unload their mined resources at. A Radar will also be necessary for the bot to find asteroids.

To order a Bot to mine, target it and press X. From the list that appears, select Mine Asteroids. After that, click Choose Dumping Location and specify a Base. The bot will begin mining any asteroids it can find immediately. If it cannot find any, it will remain in one spot until it does.