Excavation

Solarian dual-laser mining platform. Maximum extraction throughput, fully committed loadout.
CategoryIndustrial
ClassMiner
FactionSolarian
Tier2
Piloting Skill10
Hull200
Armor10
Shield90
Shield Recharge2/t
Speed2 AU/t
Fuel Capacity420
Cargo Capacity200
Weapon Slots1
Defense Slots1
Utility Slots3
Power Capacity45
CPU Capacity24
Price8000 cr
Build Time1080 ticks
Shipyard Tier1
Confederacy mining doctrine treats extraction as an engineering problem with an optimal solution, and the Excavation is that solution: dual mining lasers for maximum throughput, a pulse laser for self-defense, and enough remaining fitting capacity to adapt to site conditions. The engineering committee sized the fuel tank so pilots wouldn't have to choose between one more load and making it home — a constraint they classified as non-negotiable in the first design review. Mining regulations require extraction reports filed within 48 hours. The Excavation files them in real time, because compliance should never be an afterthought.
Mining Methodical High-throughput
Module
Mining Laser II
Mining Laser II
Pulse Laser II
CapabilityValue
Ore Yield Bonus 25
Ore Cargo Efficiency 50
ItemQuantity
Circuit Board 40
Sensor Array 15
Processing Core 4
Hull Plating 8
Thruster Nozzle 4
Ore Hopper 4
Steel Plate 40
Copper Wiring 40
Precision Optic 4
Solarian Composite 2
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