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'''Mining''' in Elite Dangerous is a very manual process; the player must use a mining laser to chip off pieces of an [[Asteroids|asteroid]], which are then scooped up or collected with a [[Drones|drone]] to be refined on-board. As time-consuming as it | '''Mining''' in Elite Dangerous is a very manual process; the player must use a mining laser to chip off pieces of an [[Asteroids|asteroid]], which are then scooped up or collected with a [[Drones|drone]] to be refined on-board. As time-consuming as it is, miners with the right technique can make just as much money as they would in other professions. | ||
To mine, the player must have a ship equipped with a Mining Laser and a Refinery. Cargo Racks are important to store the refined [[:Category:Mineral commodities|minerals]] and [[:Category:Metal commodities|metals]]. [[Drones]] are recommended to improve efficiency. A detailed guide | To mine, the player must have a ship equipped with a [[Mining Laser]] and a [[Refinery]]. Cargo Racks are important to store the refined [[:Category:Mineral commodities|minerals]] and [[:Category:Metal commodities|metals]]. [[Drones]] are recommended to improve efficiency. A detailed guide to the process can be found below. | ||
It is recommended that players obtain system data from the [[Universal Cartographics]] in order to determine what asteroids are mineral rich and as close to "pristine" as possible | It is recommended that players obtain system data from the [[Universal Cartographics]], or [[System Signal Sources|Navigation Beacon]] in order to determine what asteroids are mineral rich and as close to "pristine" condition as possible to ensure a large profit. | ||
Some | Some players prefer small, nimble ships for mining, as they are better st maneuvering around asteroids, in tight asteroid belts and rings at higher velocities. However others prefer the larger ships such as the [[Python]], [[Imperial Clipper]], [[Federal Corvette]], [[Imperial Cutter]] and the [[Anaconda]], which are not as maneuverable, but can equip all the beneficial [[Limpet Controller|limpet controllers]] and carry a large number of limpets for their use, while still having room for cargo and shields, increasing efficiency. Additionally, the larger ships are better at defending themselves from pirates while mining. The only major downside to using larger ships is their slower velocities and slower maneuvering. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
* [[ | * [[Ships]] | ||
** A great choice for starting miners is the [[Cobra MkIII]], due to the size of its cargo hold, internal compartments, and its maneuverability. It can also fit the Class 2 mining laser. | ** A great choice for starting miners is the [[Cobra MkIII]], due to the size of its cargo hold, internal compartments, and its maneuverability. It can also fit the Class 2 mining laser. | ||
** The [[Adder]] is also the earliest ship capable of efficient mining as it can equip three mining lasers and has decent capacity but won't be able to defend itself. | ** The [[Adder]] is also the earliest ship capable of efficient mining as it can equip three mining lasers and has decent capacity but won't be able to defend itself. | ||
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* [[Mining Laser]] | * [[Mining Laser]] | ||
** Required to extract the ore fragments from an asteroid. | ** Required to extract the ore fragments from an asteroid. | ||
** Higher | ** Higher class lasers may extract ore fragments faster. | ||
** Multiple lasers may also be equipped but will draw more power in total, and will also mean you have fewer hardpoints to defend yourself as they are incredibly inefficient at dealing damage and have the lowest range in the game. | ** Multiple lasers may also be equipped but will draw more power in total, and will also mean you have fewer hardpoints to defend yourself as they are incredibly inefficient at dealing damage and have the lowest range in the game. | ||
** The [[Mining Lance]] | ** The [[Mining Lance]] offers far greater range and is capable of dealing 8 DPS, instead of 2, only slightly less than the 1E Beam Laser. The downsides are the higher power draw and the huge amount of thermal load generated. | ||
* [[Refinery]] | * [[Refinery]] | ||
** Required to process the collected ore. | ** Required to process the collected ore. | ||
** Better refineries have | ** Better refineries have up to ten bins to process several types of ore simultaneously. | ||
* [[Collector Drone|Collector Limpet]] | * [[Collector Drone|Collector Limpet]] | ||
** Automated collection massively improves profit per hour by collecting fragments automatically. | ** Automated collection massively improves profit per hour by collecting fragments automatically. | ||
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** Prospecting allows miners to view the mineral content of an asteroid even from a distance. | ** Prospecting allows miners to view the mineral content of an asteroid even from a distance. | ||
** Prospecting asteroids before mining results in double yield. | ** Prospecting asteroids before mining results in double yield. | ||
** These require limpets to work (Purchase limpets at any | ** These require limpets to work (Purchase limpets at any restock service). They are stored in your cargo holds. | ||
** Generally, any size will do, even class 2 or 3. You won't need more than 2 or so active at once. | ** Generally, any size will do, even class 2 or 3. You won't need more than 2 or so active at once. | ||