Resource flow

Gathering

Mining starts with the tool fitted to the ship. The module rolls the yield, then the ship subtype and sector rules decide what the captain actually receives.

Overview

More per action

A better gathering module moves the whole extraction roll into a higher range.

Node efficiency

Gatherer ships add their 20% yield bonus after the module has rolled.

Different sources

Asteroids and stars share the same Mining progression and module-driven yield.

Rules

Gathering targets

Asteroids and stars can hold several resources, each with its own current and maximum quantity. Opening one briefly reserves it for the captain doing the work.

Opening a gathering target creates a short lock for the player using it.
The lock prevents another player from changing the same target at the same moment.
The target list is refreshed after extraction so the sector data stays consistent.
When no resource remains, the action returns the current state instead of spending more work.

Module required: A gathering module must be equipped.
AP cost: 1 per gather action.

Yield formula

The fitted gathering module rolls the base amount. Mining still drives progression and capability access, but it does not multiply that extraction roll.

Gathering modules define the base action yield: 1-15 at tier 1, then 15-point ranges up to 90-105 at tier 7.
Ship subtype gather bonuses apply after the module roll; GATHERER currently adds 20%.
Selective Harvest can target one scanned resource when the target has visible scan data.
Corporation sector income can reserve a share before the player receives the rest.

Formula: module roll x ship subtype multiplier
Selection: Random by default, targeted with Selective Harvest after scanning.

Mining capabilities

Mining currently has one active technique. Selective Harvest unlocks at level 20 and lets you choose a visible resource after the target has been scanned.