Archimedes

Solarian survey miner. Integrated ore processing halves stored volume; onboard scanner maps the seam before you drill.
CategoryIndustrial
ClassMiner
FactionSolarian
Tier1
Hull105
Armor5
Shield55
Shield Recharge1/t
Speed2 AU/t
Fuel Capacity130
Cargo Capacity80
Weapon Slots1
Defense Slots1
Utility Slots4
Power Capacity34
CPU Capacity18
Price2500 cr
Build Time280 ticks
Shipyard Tier0
The Archimedes-class reflects the Confederacy's conviction that extraction is an engineering problem, not a labor one. Dual mining lasers feed into a compression subsystem that halves ore volume in the hold, while the integrated geological scanner identifies optimal drill points before the first laser fires. A pulse laser provides deterrence — Solarian mining regulations require armed capability in contested belts, and the Archimedes meets the requirement without compromising its survey loadout. Independent trials confirm a twenty percent improvement in ore yield over baseline extraction systems. The Confederacy submitted the methodology for peer review. Twice.
Industrial Efficient
Module
Mining Laser I
Mining Laser I
Cargo Expander I
Ship Scanner I
Pulse Laser I
CapabilityValue
Ore Yield Bonus 20
Ore Cargo Efficiency 50
ItemQuantity
Steel Plate 12
Copper Wiring 12
Circuit Board 8
Sensor Array 3
Thruster Nozzle 3
Precision Optic 1
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