Exotic extraction
Deep Exotic Deposits
Deep deposits support larger Exotic extraction efforts after prospecting equipment is available.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Deep Exotic Deposits
Deep Exotic deposits on eligible prospects, located using a Radar.
Before you go
- Radar and Deep Mining Drill technology.
- Fuel for the drill.
- A suitable prospect and a plan to revisit the extraction site.
Farming steps
- Check that the prospect allows deep deposit extraction and gather the required Radar, drill, and fuel.
- Craft and bring the Radar to the surface, along with the equipment needed to establish the drill.
- Use the Radar to scan for a deep deposit and follow its result to the indicated site.
- Set up the Deep Mining Drill at the located deposit according to its placement requirements.
- Fuel and start the drill, then leave the site secure enough for the planned operation.
- Return to the drill and collect the extracted Exotics when available.
- Carry the output back and extract from the prospect successfully.
- Plan for a return visit before starting extraction; the equipment and output make this more than a quick cave stop.
- Do not confuse deep deposits with cave nodes: the two routes need different finding and collection methods.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat on eligible prospects when additional deposits and supplies are available. Each extraction depends on locating a deposit and operating the drill; do not assume every prospect has the same access.
Common mistakes
- Arriving without both the Radar and drill plan; locate the deposit and have the extraction setup ready.
- Using the cave-node approach for a deep deposit; scan for this route and use the drill.
- Starting extraction without enough fuel or a way to return; prepare the full operation before leaving base.
When to stop or switch
Stop after collecting the drill's available output or when the required Exotic amount is secured; retrieve the output before prospect extraction.
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