Ores and raw resources
R-Mining Turret Loadout Runs
A repeatable asteroid-mining run that uses R-Mining turrets to collect raw ore for later depot refining.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
R-Mining Turret Loadout Runs
Asteroid fields in sectors that list your target material, with a reachable Resource Depot for refining the raw ore.
Before you go
- An R-Mining turret fitted to the mining ship.
- Cargo capacity for raw ore and a reachable Resource Depot.
- A target ore visible in the sector’s material listing.
- Weapons or an escort if the selected sector’s threat requires them.
Farming steps
- Pick the ore needed for a specific construction or upgrade goal.
- Check the galaxy map for an asteroid sector listing that ore and choose one the ship can reach safely.
- Before departure, confirm the installed turret is an R-Mining turret and reserve cargo space for ore.
- Enter the field and mine asteroids with the ship’s R-Mining turret.
- Watch cargo use during the run and head back while the depot trip remains practical.
- At the Resource Depot, use its refining service to process the raw ore you collected.
- Keep the refined material needed for the build; sell only excess after checking the offered terms.
- Adjust the next run’s cargo allowance or sector choice based on what you actually returned.
- Raw ore occupies cargo before refining, so plan the return leg as part of the run.
- Turret efficiency affects mining output; compare your returned haul when evaluating a loadout.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeatable as long as suitable asteroid sectors and depot access remain available; each haul varies, and refining is required for raw ore.
Common mistakes
- Treating raw ore as ready-to-use construction material: refine it at a Resource Depot first.
- Filling the hold without leaving room for a return trip: turn back before cargo makes the depot leg impractical.
- Mixing this run with an unverified turret setup: confirm the fitted weapon is R-Mining before mining.
When to stop or switch
Stop when the depot has refined enough material for the planned build, or switch sectors or loadout if the returned haul no longer justifies the trip.
Sources & fact checks
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