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*Gas clouds are found inside [[wormholes]] and K-Space in low sec and null sec. They are only found very rarely in high sec and then only via [[Exploration]]. | *Gas clouds are found inside [[wormholes]] and K-Space in low sec and null sec. They are only found very rarely in high sec and then only via [[Exploration]]. | ||
*Unlike most exploration sites, gas clouds are not randomly distributed throughout the universe. | |||
*They are located in specific regions and places. See [[Scanning:Scan Results#Ladar|Exploration sites : Ladar]] for some specific locations. | |||
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*To mine a gas cloud you will need the skill [[Skills:Industry#Gas Cloud Harvesting|Gas Cloud Harvesting]]. The skill book currently runs 21.6M isk, and is available from all normal NPC sellers. | *To mine a gas cloud you will need the skill [[Skills:Industry#Gas Cloud Harvesting|Gas Cloud Harvesting]]. The skill book currently runs 21.6M isk, and is available from all normal NPC sellers. | ||
*To learn the Gas Cloud Harvesting skill you need Mining at level 4. | *To learn the Gas Cloud Harvesting skill you need Mining at level 4. | ||
*'''You can only install one gas cloud harvester per trained skill level'''. Note that this is very different from normal mining, where you can fit one mining laser per turret slot. | *'''You can only install one gas cloud harvester plus one per trained skill level'''. Note that this is very different from normal mining, where you can fit one mining laser per turret slot. | ||
*If you're going to invest in this skill, consider training it to level 5 at once, because the harvesting rate of 5 T2 harvesters is almost double that of 4 T1 harvesters. | *If you're going to invest in this skill, consider training it to level 5 at once, because the harvesting rate of 5 T2 harvesters is almost double that of 4 T1 harvesters. | ||
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*You will need a ship that has enough high slot turrets. | *You will need a ship that has enough high slot turrets. | ||
*Unlike other mining, gas cloud mining can not be performed in any type of exhumer. (They can not mount high slot turrets.) | *Unlike other mining, gas cloud mining can not be performed in any type of exhumer. (They can not mount high slot turrets.) | ||
*You will also need at least one Gas Cloud Harvester. You can only mount one harvester per trained skill level, and each one uses a turret slot. A battlecruiser works nicely for this, or a cruiser with 5 turret slots such as a Thorax. | *You will also need at least one Gas Cloud Harvester. You can only mount one harvester plus one per trained skill level, and each one uses a turret slot. A battlecruiser works nicely for this, or a cruiser with 5 turret slots such as a Thorax. | ||
*Unlike regular mining, there are no gas equivalents to the Mining Laser Upgrade. | *Unlike regular mining, there are no gas equivalents to the Mining Laser Upgrade. | ||
*You'll probably want to fit some cargohold expanders as well -- gas is bulky. | *You'll probably want to fit some cargohold expanders as well -- gas is bulky. | ||
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[[File:gas_price.jpg|400px|Prices in Hek]] | [[File:gas_price.jpg|400px|Prices in Hek]] | ||
*Notice this is just for high sec gas and is not the same for | *Notice this is just for high sec gas and is not the same for null sec gas. | ||
*Gas from wormhole sites can be very profitable. | *Gas from wormhole sites can be very profitable. | ||
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*Gas from gas cloud sites is used in the manufacture of [[Boosters]]. | *Gas from gas cloud sites is used in the manufacture of [[Boosters]]. | ||
*Gas from [[wormholes]] is not used in booster production but instead is used in [[Tech_3_Production|T3 manufacturing]]. This can be extremely profitable. | *Gas from [[wormholes]] is not used in booster production but instead is used in [[Tech_3_Production|T3 manufacturing]]. This can be extremely profitable. | ||
*Gas from high sec exploration sites is of the Mykoserocin variety, these produce the basic synth boosters. | *Gas from high/ low sec exploration sites is of the Mykoserocin variety, these produce the basic synth boosters. | ||
*Synth boosters are NOT illegal and have no possible side effects. | *Synth boosters are NOT illegal and have no possible side effects. | ||
[[File:Synth_Booster.jpg|400px|A Typical Synth Booster]] | [[File:Synth_Booster.jpg|400px|A Typical Synth Booster]] | ||