Trying to understand PP 2.0, as I didn't really use the original powerplay. As a CMDR who mainly mines and trades would my best bet be to pledge

• Zemina: 45% Mining, 20% Trade bonus, 50% Imperial Slaves,

Simply from a profit perspective. Just wondering if the obvious answer is the correct one?

Title. I've toyed with the idea of using a universal input controller before. It says it can do a Max of eight limpets so I thought that could be one prospector seven collectors, for example. I've also heard that Universal limpet controllers only put out class c prospector limpets, and I can't find any definite information via googling.

So I'm looking forward to trying the Type 8 for some core mining and here's a build I came up with, based on my multi-purpose mining Python:

Type 8 core miner

Any critiques are welcome.

The Python has enough hardpoints to carry mining lasers AND the full suite of core/sub-surface mining tools, but with this one you have to give up on the lasers. With the Type 8 you get more cargo capacity though, more shields, much more hull, faster speed. The Python is more maneuverable, except for yaw. You give up on extra collectors, but for core mining it shouldn't be a deal breaker. I'm actually not sure if I'm better off using the 3C mining controller, which has 4 collectors, or the 5A collector. I'm not clear on what the lifetime of the 3C multi limpets is, so I don't know if 3 limpets form the 5A is better.

Python all purpose mining build

I discovered this subreddit and I took the opportunity to find out if you had any advice for a young person in the profession.

I've seen lots of tutorials or advice but they're all from between 6 and 10 years ago and I don't know if they're still relevant!

Can you tell me what to focus on today? I understand that platinum is quite profitable today, how much can I hope to get from it if I have fun farming for a few hours without too much problem?

Should I collect everything I find or focus on particular resources?

I seem to have started building an Adder but it's still quite basic.

Thanks !

Li Yong-Rui: 25% Trade bonus@lvl94 (and 210% Exploration, -100% Rearm/Refuel/Repair)

Edmund: 25% Trade bonus@lvl48 (and 50% Rares)

Zemina: 45% Mining bonus@lvl73, 20% Trade bonus@lvl100 (and 50% Imperial Slaves)

Nakato: 50% Mining bonus@lvl100 (and 120% Search and Rescue)

Listed are the Max bonus, they usually increase gradually every couple ranks, the listed lvl is the level/rank needed to get the max for that reward.

It is unknown if the Mining bonus will affect the whole Metals and Minerals category in the market or only "Mined" goods that have never been traded.

It is expected (but still unconfirmed) that the Trade bonus will be like current Mahon trade dividends and only apply to the trade profits, not the total sell price.

Assuming we don't care about the other bonuses listed in parenthesis, it seems like Edmund has an edge on LYR as it gets the same 25% trade bonus at level 48 compared to LYR's level 94.

For the Mining Bonus, assuming 100% profits since mined ourself, it seems that 45% price increase, plus a 20% trade dividend on the increased price equals to 145% x 1.2 = 174% for Zermina, while Nakato would only get 150% of the normal price...

Even if the Mining bonus applies to traded metals which would mean less profit margin, I don't really see a scenario where the 50% to mining only would be better than 45% to mining plus a 20% to trade profits on top.

Did I misunderstood something? Am I underestimating the Search and rescue bonus value? are my calculations wrong? please correct me.

Edit: While Zermina's Perk are better on paper, her territory is small compared to the other 2 so finding a station with a good price to sell to profit from the bonuses might be a problem. :(

o7

Just a quick question about mining is it profitable to be inside someone’s ship mining with them at all? Two players, one ship I guess multi-crew is the correct term

Would love to see a terretory yielding more fragments or other real benefits for beeing a miner in terms of Powerplay.

Would be great if we had something to fight for together.

50% profit is a beginning at least. Rebuys are not so crucial in my eyes.

Would you fight and protect territory for higher income in terms of yield/credits?

o7

So I started lazer mining after doing some core mining and being somewhat successful. With Lazer mining (plat) I find my ring, find my hotspot, dead center (solo mode) and I used 32 limpets trying to find plat with zero finds. I have been looking frantically for a solution and came across a post mentioning...pristine...or finding the reserves on a planet but all these posts are incredibly old. Is this still a thing?

https://edsy.org/#/L=Hb00000H4C0S00,Jr900Jpr00Jpr00Jpu00Jpu10Jpu10,EQ200Cjw00CzY00CEg00,9p3G05I_W0A8cG03K_W0AOEG05I_W0AdtJ05J_W0AqqG03G_W0B5YG03L_W0BK4G03G_W0Bcg00,,0Bk000AA000AA0034a005WC007RW004k3000YY002jwG09G_W0,going_0deep_0

Wanted a reason to build a t8 and think I found a nice new core miner ... Loved the python but my biggest issue was always the view ... T8 has an amazing view , faster , more cargo capacity, and feels way more agile ... Definitely loving this build

What all can you mine to unlock Selene the engineer requires 500 tons of ore but does water count? Only metal things I can’t tell. -update- she randomly completely unlocked after mining one water. Idk what happened but it’s done it with other engineers too. I’m thankful

I have been out for about 3h today on the mission to crack some asteroids. I managed to find 3 and barely got anything useful out of them. Is there any reliable way to identify crackable Asteroids?

Pretty good Musgravite haul today. Found it much easier to identify the cores with night vision on in that sunlight. Happy Hunting. o7

Getting back into ED again after a long time, just wondering what the current high value mineral is for laser mining. Thanks!

I don’t usually mine outside of tritium for my FC while I’m out in the dark. I found this set of rings and am interested but don’t want to waste my time. I’ve read up on some guides but not sure I’ll be able to find the real cores among all the imposters.

I really love using unconventional ships that perform surprisingly well in their role. I'm looking to get into mining, but wanted to see if anyone had any good builds for unconventional mining ships? Something like a Chieftain as a core miner :)

Is someone willing to share this information?

Please just answer the question and don't point me to plat or mapped runs or something highly nerdy. I would just like to have a good Osmium spot within the haz res, because we play as a grp and love the gameplay...mining under fire etc...part of immersion. Effective map runs are fine, but totaly melts my brain. It's not about making credits fast...

In case it's any helpful to others, I saw some mentions that the Hermitage system Body 5 ring A was good for bromellite near to Alioth (56.96ly away from Alioth, there's a white dwarf between them too if a boost is needed). So, I went and analyzed my run there to get some slightly more concrete numbers.

• Body: Hermitage 5 A Ring
• Condition: Pristine
• Has a bromelite hotspot, no res's
• Average bromelite in hotspot: 16.54%
• Max bromelite: 36.95%
• Number of asteroids prospected: 81
• CDFb: 42.5% of asteroids above 20% content, 10% above 30% content. I.e. if you only mined asteroids that had 20% or more bromelite, you'd on average only need to prospect around 2.35 times per asteroid you mine. 10 times for a 30% cutoff.

It's not a super large number of prospectors, I just burned up some of my excess limpets after I got to 50+ bromellite. But still, nice to have some data. It's not some amazing awesome 20%+ type ring, but it's definitely not a bad choice. I was testing this a decent distance away from the center of the hotspot by the way, granted the center is actually at the edge of the ring due to the hotspot being cut off in the edge of the ring.

Anyone have a clue if colored weapon detailing applies to mining lasers?

CMDR Jaheba's Logbook

Date: 3310.08.22

Location: Delkar System, MICO Nomad Mining Fleet

The cold vacuum of space has always called out to the few who can hear its whispers. In the old days, when Low Temperature Diamonds sparkled like the dreams of every miner across the galaxy, the life of a miner meant something. Back then, we were legends, not just workers chipping away at rocks. But as the times changed, so did the treasures. Now, with the discovery of new riches in the void, it’s time to make mining worthy again. It’s time for MICO to rise.

The [MICO] Miners Corporation is more than just a collection of nomads with lasers and hull plating—we're an independent force, beholden to no superpower, loyal to no faction. The galaxy’s politics may be complex, but our mission is simple: extract the most valuable commodities from the richest sources, sell them to the highest bidder, and in doing so, regain the prestige that miners once held. We're the lifeblood of the squadrons; our ores and minerals are what fuel their ambitions, give them power in the halls of influence, and change the balance of the universe.

Dream of the New Dawn

I had a dream last night, one that feels more like a vision of what’s to come. I saw the nomads of MICO—my crew, my brothers and sisters—hailed as heroes. Our mining vessels, swarming like worker bees in the pristine metallic rings of Delkar, were revered not just for the riches they pulled from the void but for the power they represented. Osmium, Samarium, Praseodymium—all sold directly from our carriers to those who need them to tip the scales of political might. Bromellite, harvested from the frozen embrace of LFT 65’s icy rings, now more valuable than any diamond could ever be. These elements are no longer just commodities; they’re the keys to influence, the lifeblood of strategy, and the currency of power.

But dreams always carry a warning. The riches we seek come at a cost. In Delkar’s pristine metallic rings, pirate wings lurk in the shadows, waiting for the unwary. They smell blood when our lasers fire. In the icy rings of LFT 65, the cold is more than just a number; it’s a predator, draining the life from ships unprepared for its touch. The danger isn’t just from without—space itself is an adversary. But that’s why we’re here. That’s why we do this. We know the risks, and we choose them willingly.

The Plan

Our carriers are the heart of the operation. They float above the rings, beacons in the black, offering our treasures to squadrons and commanders willing to pay for the best. We’ve stripped down to the essentials—no middlemen, no corporate overseers. Just us, our ships, and the wealth we carve from the void. Each ton of Osmium, each chunk of Bromellite is a step closer to making MICO a name that echoes across the galaxy once more.

But this is just the beginning. Today, we take control of our destiny. Tomorrow, we make sure the universe remembers what it means to be a miner. It’s time to restore the glory of the old days and bring a new dawn to the miners of [MICO]. The stars hold our future, and we’ll take it one asteroid at a time.

End Log

Has a recent prospecting survey been done for this mining area of the B 4 A ring? How does it compare to Parrots Head? I am planning/wanting to do a Carrier mining bender outside the bubble (cant stand stopping to kill pirates) and want to know of this location is worth the trip.

So I have decided to try core mining, and have set up my shiny new typr 8 for it, I have everything that I think I need for the job and have seen many videos on YouTube explaining how things work, I am about 400ly from the bubble in a system with several ringed planets, hit the surface scanner and found several hot spots, looked at what they are and decided to go for the void opal one with no worries of pirates coming to get me, I thought that this would be easy.

I had 100 limpets (cargo capacity is 192, this would be about the amount of limpets I would use when laser mining), hit the pulse wave scanner and have only been looking ay the glowing asteroids, I currently have only 6 limpet left, not a single asteroid so far has said that it's a core asteroid.

I'm in the hot spot and have traveled about 70km from the point marked in the navigation panel, I'm scanning and prospect limpet every glowing rock I can see, none have said they have void opals, none have said they have a core, there must be something that I'm doing wrong, any help here would be great.

I am running odyssey if that makes any difference.

Guess my next step is to head off and get more limpets and start again tomorrow, hopefully with some hints from my fellow commanders to help me on my way! o7

I’m laser mining and usually use 2 collectors at a time and also have a prospector limpet, how many limpets should I ideally have?