WHERE & HOW TO FARM Where to farm Asteroid clusters and asteroid voxels in the planetary system. Vanilla uranium and platinum searches belong on asteroids.
Approach existing asteroids, scan with a powered detector, and inspect signals before mining. Some rocks may yield no useful ore, so keep the scan and travel loop focused on confirmed HUD targets.
Before you go Ship with power, maneuvering thrusters, and Ore Detector. Ship camera is useful for close inspection. Mining tools and cargo space for confirmed deposits. Travel to an asteroid cluster with sufficient maneuvering fuel and room to return with cargo. Power the detector and set maximum range; keep the HUD visible while approaching existing asteroids. Use the camera to inspect surfaces at a safe distance, then scan each candidate rock for ore signals. Mark any signal and approach it carefully to confirm the ore type before mining. Mine the indicated voxel with a Hand Drill or ship drills and check for further signal depth. Skip rocks with no useful signal rather than treating every asteroid as a guaranteed resource site. Track your cargo and return to a powered Refinery when you have the required ore. Farming tips A detector signal is more reliable than surface appearance for identifying the target ore. Keep the ship under control near asteroid surfaces; leave room to maneuver away from the rock. Repeat, collect and use Continue to scan other existing asteroids as needed. A mined deposit is finite; return to the cluster or search new rocks when more ore is required.
Common mistakes Assuming every asteroid holds ore: confirm a signal before committing to mining. Approaching too quickly to inspect safely: slow down and use camera or detector before closing in. Leaving without a return cargo plan: reserve fuel and storage for the mined load. When to stop or switch Stop when cargo is full, the target ingot supply is covered, or the current cluster offers no useful signals; switch to another cluster when needed.
Sources & fact checks REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS Sources & rewards All source types Farming route Farming priority Name A–Z Drop chance
Farming route Asteroid clusters and asteroid voxels in the planetary system. Vanilla uranium and platinum searches belong on asteroids.
Ship with power, maneuvering thrusters, and Ore Detector. Ship camera is useful for close inspection. Mining tools and cargo space for confirmed deposits. Rate not listed
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