Silicon and titanium deposits on other planets unlock important production inputs. A remote mine becomes useful once its output can be delivered to the factory that consumes it.
PC / Global, current version
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Silicon or titanium vein deposits on a planet in the starting system or another reachable system. Availability varies by cluster.
Scout the star map for the required vein, travel to its planet, and establish a powered mining line. Use planetary logistics for transfers within that world; use interstellar logistics for cross-system routes once their technology and equipment are available.
Star map access and a destination with the target vein
Mining Machine and local power
Planetary Logistics Stations and drones for same-planet transfers
Interstellar Logistics Stations, vessels, and warpers when the route crosses star systems
Inspect the planet resource listings and choose a destination that actually contains silicon or titanium.
Travel to the planet and locate the vein patch on the surface.
Place a Mining Machine over the veins and connect power and an output belt.
Feed the belt into a local logistics station configured to supply the mined material.
At a same-planet consumer, configure another station to demand that material and connect its output to production.
For a cross-system import, use interstellar stations and vessels; supply warpers when the route requires them.
Check the receiving station and downstream belt before scaling the outpost.
Farming tips
Verify the deposit in the star map before committing to a remote trip.
A logistics station needs power, and its charging load can strain a small local grid.
Repeat, collect and use
The mine supplies material while the veins last, and logistics can continue delivering it while both stations and the route remain powered and configured.
Common mistakes
Assuming a resource exists on a planet without checking its listing; scout first.
Using planetary drones for a route between star systems; use interstellar vessels for that transfer.
Setting only the source to supply or only the destination to demand; configure both ends for the same material.
When to stop or switch
Stop expanding when the receiving factory has enough silicon or titanium for current production. Add another patch or route when the deposit is depleted or demand grows.
