Rhino Surface Mining
Triage biological signals before landing
Screen mapped biological targets in orbit so surface time goes to suitable worlds and regions.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Triage biological signals before landing
FSS body results and DSS maps for landable Odyssey planets with biological signals.
Before you go
- Odyssey access if collecting samples on foot.
- Ship with Discovery Scanner, FSS and Detailed Surface Scanner.
- Artemis suit and Genetic Sampler for collecting biology.
- A route with enough fuel and return options for the planned landings.
Farming steps
- Scan the system on arrival with the Discovery Scanner.
- Use the FSS to identify bodies and note those with biological signals.
- Open the system map and discard bodies that are not landable or do not fit the current trip.
- DSS-map the remaining candidates and inspect the number and placement of biological regions.
- Choose a body whose regions are practical for your surface visit and set the location as a target.
- Land near a mapped region and sample one species to completion before moving to another.
- Record completed targets and continue only while the expected survey effort fits the trip; sell at Vista Genomics later.
- The FSS signal count and DSS map are screening tools; neither guarantees a specific organism or payout.
- Pick landing locations based on the mapped region and actual terrain, then adapt to what the suit scanner finds.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat for each system and candidate body. Triage is a reusable selection loop; biological sets themselves are limited to uncompleted species and locations. Bank collected records at Vista Genomics.
Common mistakes
- Landing based only on a signal count; map the body first to locate regions.
- Assuming every signal is a high-value organism; use actual sampled species and sale results.
- Starting multiple incomplete species sets; complete one set at a time.
When to stop or switch
Stop scanning candidates when no remaining body advances the survey goal, or switch to another system rather than forcing an unsuitable landing.
Sources & fact checks
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