I just bought one (T-10). It's fitted for laser mining. Literally the best investment I made in this game.
I too have been converted to the T10 Miner club. Was previously using a Cutter and T9, and I've gotta say, the T10 whips em for traditional mining. Enough hard-points for 4 mining lasers plus 4 large multi-cannons and a fragment cannon for defences. Enough internals for 256 tons of LTDs, 9 collectors, a fuel scoop to get to in-demand markets and a Guardian FSD Booster to help get there quicker, plus Detailed Surface Scanner and cup holders. All wrapped in military heavy duty armour, with thrusters sharp enough to get you from rock to rock quickly.
I didn't find the T10 great for fighting Thargoids in (actually they blew me up in one), but as a laser mining ship, accept no substitute.
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