I'm a simple man with a simple question.
(If you can choose any ship, what would it be for the new mining system)
(If you can choose any ship, what would it be for the new mining system)
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What is the best mining ship in the new upcomming update?
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Unfortunately no simple answer. There are a lot of options depending on what type of mining you plan to do. Personally I am going for the the T-10, Hunting motherlode asteroids in ice rings. Around 400 tonne capacity, the sheer number of hardpoints and internals on the T-10 means I can stock up on seismic charges and other toys, estimated earnings during beta from a full payload is around 80 million credits. The view from the bridge isn't bad either.
a new one with 999+ harpoints to equip all that diferent mining "weapons";
The T10 is going to be my dedicated miner.
I hope she will do the job.
I even bought the shipkit (everybody knows you can't do mining without a ship kit).
As noted, pretty variable answer depending preferences, type of mining even (e.g. 3P - plat, pallad, etc , zero refinery mats-only, ice ring, low combat vs hires mining, etc)
I'll just give 3 wallet based answers though - if I was only audience that had to pick
1. lower end $$ = Asp (good # of hardpoints for mining lasers + optionals, decent cargo/limpet storage, good internals for mining build)
*an yea, I'm not saying Asp is technically a 'low' end ship, just saying for mining I really wouldn't go in a lower level ship - earn credits till you can get an Asp for mining. Just because you CAN mine in a hauler doesn't mean it makes a 'good' miner.
2. mid end $$ = Python (pretty much do it all ship even though labelled mid end $$, can combat mine hires or zero weapons load out, tons of space, internals, hardpoints, every mining scenario can be oufitted with room/power to spare)
3. high end $$ = Anaconda (not saying is huge cut over Cutter or Corvette, just if I had to pick a big3, Anaconda has slightly more mining capability)
There's no real reason you NEED to upgrade from Python to Anaconda, but it does give longer endurance to mine as well as ability to truly match collector speed to mining laser speed. With an python you gimp cargo space if you go 11 collector build, whereas Anaconda you can fit 11 collectors and still have ~200 tons for cargo/limpets)
Anaconda isn't exactly high maneuver ship but it's ok and tons better than T9. That's the reason I wouldn't include for my persona list only a T9. Great ship with internals galore and cargo room, but a lot of old mining, not sure about 3.3 new mining, has increased efficiency if you can maneuver and thrust at decent rate. T9 is still great ship, just for my style at least, slower mining and therefore less mats per hour.
I'll just give 3 wallet based answers though - if I was only audience that had to pick
1. lower end $$ = Asp (good # of hardpoints for mining lasers + optionals, decent cargo/limpet storage, good internals for mining build)
*an yea, I'm not saying Asp is technically a 'low' end ship, just saying for mining I really wouldn't go in a lower level ship - earn credits till you can get an Asp for mining. Just because you CAN mine in a hauler doesn't mean it makes a 'good' miner.
2. mid end $$ = Python (pretty much do it all ship even though labelled mid end $$, can combat mine hires or zero weapons load out, tons of space, internals, hardpoints, every mining scenario can be oufitted with room/power to spare)
3. high end $$ = Anaconda (not saying is huge cut over Cutter or Corvette, just if I had to pick a big3, Anaconda has slightly more mining capability)
There's no real reason you NEED to upgrade from Python to Anaconda, but it does give longer endurance to mine as well as ability to truly match collector speed to mining laser speed. With an python you gimp cargo space if you go 11 collector build, whereas Anaconda you can fit 11 collectors and still have ~200 tons for cargo/limpets)
Anaconda isn't exactly high maneuver ship but it's ok and tons better than T9. That's the reason I wouldn't include for my persona list only a T9. Great ship with internals galore and cargo room, but a lot of old mining, not sure about 3.3 new mining, has increased efficiency if you can maneuver and thrust at decent rate. T9 is still great ship, just for my style at least, slower mining and therefore less mats per hour.
I will repurpose my Anaconda back into mining vessel, how it was originally intended by me. I've got bored of vanilla mining, and had it equipped to be multipurpose mobile base. With a bit of combat capability, fighter, SRV, some cargo etc. But it became a bit too cumbersome to use. Specialized ships FTW.
Same as it was before the change - the Lakon Type-9 Heavy.
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Cobra Mk III.
Cobra IV. Proved its worth in the Beta.
Everyone plays differently and adds their own limitations to the game per their play style. Personally I think that the Imperial Clipper is the most efficient mining ship in the game with decent cargo, very fast and serious weapons to take out any pirates. Any other ship in my game will be judged by this. But that is my play style. Others will certainly differ.
With new mining toys coming Dec 12th I'm not sure that the Clipper with limited modules will be able to keep up. We'll see...
With new mining toys coming Dec 12th I'm not sure that the Clipper with limited modules will be able to keep up. We'll see...
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I don't know, the Cobra IV was a lot of fun in the Beta. The Kraits are pretty much my standard, I might give the T10 another look as well... Plenty of toys to choose from.
Thank you guys I do ask for your personal best ship 
That is a hard dilema but is nice sharing why you will be picking that one. I First wanted to use my old t7 but lest be honest, Python and Anaconda are better. I am not sure how t9 and t10 will do and I have not played the beta mining.
That is a hard dilema but is nice sharing why you will be picking that one. I First wanted to use my old t7 but lest be honest, Python and Anaconda are better. I am not sure how t9 and t10 will do and I have not played the beta mining.Fortunately, in my opinion. But you're right of course.
I reckon a medium ship will be very good, can pulse scan more rocks cos it's faster, and can fly around fissures planting bombs quicker too. I'm thinking Python, AspX, or Krait II (for the SLF).
Depending on how long travel time is to the nearest station, the slowness of a large ship might offset the large cargo bay.
Of course, they will probably still be best for gathering regular minerals.
It also depends how the mining features are finally implemented, which we don't yet know. For example, will everyone encounter hostile ships wherever they mine, or only close to RES sites? This will make a difference as to whether smaller ships are viable for mining without being able to carry sufficient protection or weapons when intercepted by NPC pirates.
We shall see.
We shall see.
