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* The mining survey chipset is available in Basic, Tech 1, Compact, and Tech 2 versions.

* Existing survey scanner modules have been converted into mining survey chipset modules.

ORE Industrial Command ships can provide upgraded Mining Surveyor functionality fleet-wide through any Mining Foreman Burst, granting members access to the same enhanced survey data provided by the Mining Survey Chipset module.

=== New Mining Critical Success Skills ===

Two new skills have been added to benefit the mining critical success system:

=== Changes to Mining Cycle Rounding ===

=== ORE Mining Destroyer - Pioneer ===

** Mining Destroyer: (per skill level)

*** 10% bonus to Mining yield

*** 25% reduction in Gas Cloud Scoop duration}}

* {{PatchNoteStatus|tbd|Blueprint Originals for the Pioneer can be purchased from Outer Ring Excavations (ORE) stations in Outer Ring.}}

=== ORE Command Destroyer - Outrider ===

** Mining Destroyer

*** 15% bonus toMiningyield

=== ORE Navy Mining Frigate - Venture Consortium Issue ===

** Mining Frigate: (per skill level)

*** 5% bonus to Mining yield

=== ORE Navy Mining Destroyer - Pioneer Consortium Issue ===

** Mining Destroyer: (per skill level)

*** 10% bonus to Mining yield

=== SOE Expedition Command Ship - Odysseus ===

** Amarr Battlecruiser: (per skill level)

** Gallente Battlecruiser: (per skill level)

** Expedition Command Ships: (per skill level)

*** 50% bonus to Data Analyzer and Relic Analyzer optimal range

''The cost of Carrier construction has been brought down significantly. The reduction represents around 1 billion ISK per hull at time of writing. At this new price point, these ships will be somewhere between a Marauder and a Dreadnought. This allows a player to make a more meaningful choice when selecting their ship.''

** Increased the Support Fighter Squad limit to 2 (from 1).

** Increased the total number of Fighter Squad Tubes to 4 (from 3).}}

** Archon: +2% bonus (per level) to Cenobite Support Fighter neutralization strength.

** Chimera: +2% bonus (per level) to Scarab Support Fighter ECM strength.

** Thanatos: +2% bonus (per level) to Siren Support Fighter afterburner speed bonus.}}

** Nidhoggur: +2% bonus (per level) to Dromi Support Fighter stasis webification strength.}}

** Archon: 60,000 → 65,000 m3.

** Chimera: 55,000 → 60,000 m3.

** Thanatos: 70,000 → 75,000 m3.

''These changes aim to strengthen the Carrier's long range EWAR niche. A Carrier pilot can now field an additional Support Fighter, giving them additional utility with no loss of DPS. They will also have the option to field 2 Support and 2 Light Fighters at the same time if the need arises.''

''Support Fighters themselves are now more powerful when used by a Carrier. Each faction will be able to make the most out of their respective Support Fighters, with an up-to 10% bonus to effectiveness.''

''Part of the expectation of a Carrier is the ability to move a large number of ships. As such, the SMB of all Carriers has been doubled. This brings these ships to the same ballpark as a Bowhead.''

** Archon: 3,950 → 315 km.

** Chimera: 4,620 → 350 km.

=== Force Auxiliaries ===

''Force Auxilary ships are often more fuel hungry than other ships with the same sized bay. Increasing the Fuel Bays for these ships should make the experience of flying them more enjoyable.''

==== Stratios ====

''Even though the Stratios was bonused for Medium Energy Turrets, they were frequently ignored for other weapons or energy neutralizers and felt weak despite the bonus. We're giving it a large 50% damage role bonus, but then taking away a turret. This should make the lasers feel better to use with most stratios fits since you can fit 3 bonused lasers alongside a cloak and a probe launcher at the same time, and it also reduces the fitting and capacitor costs needed for full gun fits, while providing a small boost in damage as now the 3 turrets will outdamage the old Stratios with 4 turrets fitted.''

== Epic Arc ==

** Consisting of three mining-focused missions, this new Epic Arc is meant for new and returning players.

*** The Arc showcases Catalyst features, including a gorgeous Phased Field!