Mining

Mining in Space is Hell integrates both small-scale and large-scale mining mechanics to cater to players of varying playstyles and risk appetites. The system encourages cooperation, creates meaningful resource sinks, and fosters a balanced player-driven economy.

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Core Mining Features

1. Small-Scale Mining

• Overview: Players mine smaller Crelyte rocks scattered across asteroid fields using ship-mounted mining lasers.

• Requirements: Players must equip their ship with a Small Mining Laser.

• Yield:

  • Consistent but lower Crelyte rewards compared to large-scale mining.

  • Designed for solo players or those avoiding high-risk activities.

• Risk: Minimal; occasional NPC spawns may target mining players.

• Gameplay:

  • Locate asteroids using scanning tools.

  • Use mining lasers to break down rocks and extract Crelyte.

• Benefits:

  • Accessible to casual and solo players.

  • Provides a steady Crelyte supply without high investment or risk.

2. Large-Scale Mining (Mining Ship Operations)

• Overview: Players can summon Mining Ships to harvest Crelyte and rare Oblivion Cores from massive asteroids for higher yields.

• Requirements:

  • No mining equipment is needed; mining ship operations are independent of ship setup.

  • Crelyte Cost: Players pay a set amount of Crelyte to summon the mining ship.

• Yield:

  • High Crelyte output if mining ship operations are successful.

  • Oblivion Cores: Rare drops in specific high-tier systems, offering exceptional rewards and crafting potential.

• Risk: High; mining ships attract escalating waves of NPC enemies, scaling with the system tier and asteroid yield.

• Gameplay:

  • Approach large asteroids to summon the mining ship.

  • Defend the mining ship from NPC attacks while it automatically extracts Crelyte and Oblivion Cores.

  • Failure to defend results in the loss of both extracted Crelyte, Oblivion Cores, and the summoning cost.

• Crelyte Cost Distribution:

  • The Crelyte spent to summon mining ships is distributed proportionally to Planet Outpost Owners (POO) in the system.

• Benefits:

  • Encourages cooperative gameplay for efficient defense.

  • Provides a high-risk, high-reward activity for advanced players or squads.

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Mining NPC Defense Mechanics

• Dynamic NPC Spawns:

  • Mining ships trigger escalating waves of NPC enemies during operations.

  • Difficulty scales with system tier and asteroid yield.

• Oblivion Core Defense:

  • In rare systems, NPC spawns are stronger and more frequent to defend valuable Oblivion Core deposits.

• Cooperative Defense:

  • Multiple players can team up to defend mining ships.

  • Rewards are shared based on contribution (40% damage dealt, 30% final blow, 30% support).

• Failure Consequences:

  • If the mining ship is destroyed:

    • All extracted Crelyte and Oblivion Cores are lost.

    • The Crelyte used for summoning is burned.

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Faction Treasury Contributions via Mining

Mining supports faction warfare by funneling resources into faction treasuries:

1. Telemetry Contributions:

   • Improve combat bonuses, such as weapon efficiency or cooldown reductions.

2. Crelyte Contributions:

   • Enhance resource gathering bonuses, including mining yields and loot recovery rates.

3. Oblivion Core Contributions:

   • Unlock powerful faction-wide buffs, such as increased PvP damage or reduced repair costs.

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Planet Outpost Ownership and Mining Integration

1. Planet Ownership Token (POT)

• Token Mechanics:

  • POT tokens are fungible and tied to planetary mining operations.

  • Holders earn passive income from mining ship summons within their system.

• Crelyte Revenue:

  • Crelyte spent on mining ship operations is directly distributed to POO holders.

• Oblivion Core Bonuses:

  • POT holders in rare systems gain bonus revenue when Oblivion Cores are successfully mined.

2. Dynamic POO Economy

• Active mining systems generate more income for POT holders, incentivizing investment.

• Increased player activity benefits both miners and POT holders.

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Mining Summary Table

Feature	Small-Scale Mining	Large-Scale Mining	Oblivion Core Mining
Requirements	Small Mining Laser	Crelyte cost; no setup needed	Rare systems; Crelyte cost
Yield	Low, consistent	High, risk-adjusted	High-value, rare cores
Risk	Minimal	High (NPC waves)	Extreme (escalating NPC waves)
Gameplay	Manual laser-based mining	Mining ship with NPC defense	Mining ship + rare core defense
Crelyte Cost	None	Paid to summon the mining ship	Paid to summon the mining ship
POO Revenue Impact	None	Direct (Crelyte spent)	Direct + Oblivion Core bonuses
Target Audience	Solo or casual miners	Advanced players or squads	High-risk, high-reward seekers
Rewards	Crelyte	Large Crelyte rewards	Crelyte + Oblivion Cores

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Mining and PvE/PvP Balance

PvE Miners:

• Focus on Crelyte and Oblivion Core extraction.

• Supply resources to the marketplace and faction treasury.

• Sell excess Crelyte and Oblivion Cores to PvP players and traders.

PvP Players:

• Focus on earning Telemetry via combat.

• Purchase Crelyte and Oblivion Cores to maintain ships and craft advanced tech.

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Balancing and Incentives

Resource Economy:

• Mining operations ensure consistent Crelyte and Telemetry sinks.

• POT holders gain income from active mining systems, incentivizing strategic control.

Risk-Reward System:

• Small-scale mining provides safe, steady income.

• Large-scale mining and Oblivion Core operations reward risk-taking with higher yields.

Faction Warfare Synergy:

• Mining integrates with faction warfare through treasury contributions, creating economic interdependencies.

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This updated mining system balances solo and cooperative gameplay while introducing Oblivion Core mining as a high-stakes activity, tying economic incentives to faction warfare and player-driven interactions. May your mining ships return safely, and your core extractions be plentiful!