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If you like the life of an explorer, mining is definitely the profession for you. Miners roam the continents on Calypso in search of resources that can be classified into two major groups: ores and enmatters.
There are over 50 ores and enmatters being traded on Calypso today, ranging from common to very rare.
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| Tools |
To begin mining for ores like gold and copper, you need the following equipment:
- The DETECTONATOR tool.
- SEISMIC BOMBS.
- The EXCAVATOR tool.
To begin mining for enmatters, such as oil and gas, you will need the following equipment:
- The ENMATTER DETECTOR tool.
- SURVEY PROBES.
- The ENERGY EXTRACTOR tool.
These pieces of mining equipment can be acquired from the TRADE TERMINALS located in all major cities, towns and outposts. Once your mining skills begin to develop, more advanced mining equipment can be bought from the auction.
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Prospecting
|  Once you have the necessary equipment, and have found an area you'ld like to investigate, you must begin by equipping the correct DETECTONATOR(searches for ore) or DETECTOR(searches for enmatter).
By operating the tool, a BOMB/PROBE is automatically released in one smooth motion. BOMBS will explode where they are placed, and PROBES will burrow deep into the earth. An interface will then appear revealing the results of the prospecting attempt.
The interface will indicate if a resource deposit is found, displaying its RANGE, DEPTH and TYPE. It will also indicate where the deposit is located. It is then neccessary to move within 5 meters of the depostit site, wait for about one second before receiving a RESOURCE DEED in a loot window. A CLAIM MARKER will also appear, clearly showing the deposit site.
The RESOURCE DEED shows the type of deposit found, the owner of the resource site, the size of the deposit, it's depth below the surface and its position coordinates. Only the owner can mine the resource deposit. |
| Mining |
In order to extract the resources you need to equip the correct EXCAVATOR(ore) or EXTRACTOR(enmatter) tool, and have the RESOURCE DEED in your INVENTORY. Once these conditions are satisfied, aim the EXCAVATOR/EXTRACTOR tool towards the CLAIM MARKER and operate it. The extracted resource will be displayed in a loot window. You may continue to extract until the deposit site is depleted.
The CLAIM MARKER, as well as the RESOURCE DEED, are removed once a deposit has been exhausted or the time limit on it is exceeded. By pressing CLOSE on the loot window, the resource is automatically transferred to your INVENTORY.
Mining can sometimes produce unexpected results, and if you should discover a strange signal while prospecting you might have found a piece of robot technology that can lead to an exciting encounter with robot forces - a Beacon Mission.
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| Drill Towers |
Very large resource deposits yield a drill tower. A drill tower automatically extracts resources in regular intervals and needs to be emptied once every 24 hours for smooth sustained operation.
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| Refining |
Once the ore or enmatter has been transferred to your INVENTORY, you may notice that your avatar is quite heavy and moving a lot slower - this is because of the extra weight. By refining the ore or enmatter you will reduce its weight and also make it easier to sell.
MINERAL REFINERS and ENERGY REFINERS can be bought from the TRADE TERMINALS. Once the refiner is in your inventory drag it onto your avatar to equip it. By pressing the left mouse button you will activate the refiner and be presented with the refining window. Drag the ore/enmatter into its respective refiner and press REFINE. Ores will be refined into INGOTS and enmatters into a range of refined energy products.
Refined materials can easily be sold through direct trade with other avatars at any of the major outposts and cities on Calypso, or through the auction.
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| Support |
If you have any further questions about Mining on Calypso please read the Mining FAQ.
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