Sigma Shipyards Asteroid Miner
General characteristics
Acceleration	200
Turning ability	35
Maximum speed	300
Cost	90,000 cr
Requirements	none
Technical specifications
Length	30 meters
Shield capacity	100/15
Armor effectiveness	40
Energy capacity	600 units or 6 jumps
Crew	6
Size
Total mass	90 tons
Free space	20 tons
Cargo space	100 tons
Equipment
Gun hard-points	Maximum of 6
Turret hard-points	none
Standard armament	4 Asteroid Mining Lasers
Included outfits	Asteroid Scoop

Asteroid mining has been the staple method of gathering materials since the construction of the Kane Band. Dr. Harbhajan Singh of the University of Mumbai first came up with a basic robotic craft designed to latch onto an asteroid and maneuver it close to a planet for processing. Today's Asteroid Miners are manned by a crew of six and are the backbone of the resource-gathering efforts of the Federation and the Auroran Empire.

Notes Edit

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The Asteroid Miner is hardly a combat-capable craft. First off, the robot arms must extend before it can even fire, giving your opponent about two seconds' worth of free shots. Secondly, it is not very maneuverable or very fast; a Federation Carrier can fly rings around it with ease. Thirdly, the mining lasers are good for use against asteroids, but supremely weak against shields and armor.