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Main article: Homefront operation

The objective of Metaliminal Meteoroid sites is to mine out the large central asteroid while being attacked by hostiles. The hostiles do not need to be killed to complete the site.

The asteroid contains 3,500 units (14,000 m³) of one of five mutanite ore types. This ore can be sold to NPC buyers in the region for an additional 17.5 million ISK. Residue (such as on Miner IIs) will help complete the site quicker at the cost of some lost ore.

The composition of the enemy forces varies from site to site, see Hostiles below. No new enemy ships will spawn unless any are destroyed, in which case they will eventually be replaced by reinforcements.

Some enemy ships will aggressively target drones. Mining drones are fragile!

T2 Mining Module - Residue Modifier

Fleet size & composition

Optimal fleet size: 5 ships
Fleet composition: as many miners as possible with any necessary logistics and off-grid hauler support

Type of ships allowed

This homefront operation takes place in a deadspace pocket with an acceleration gate that has ship restrictions.

Tech 1 frigates, navy and pirate frigates
Tech 1 destroyers, navy and pirate destroyers
Tech 1 cruisers
Tech 1 haulers, including Squall
Venture, Venture Consortium Issue
Pioneer, Pioneer Consortium Issue, Perseverance
Noctis

Complete allowed ship list
Astero Atron Bantam Breacher Burst Condor Crucifier Cruor Damavik Daredevil Dramiel Executioner Garmur Griffin Heron Imicus Incursus Inquisitor Kestrel Magnate Maulus Merlin Metamorphosis Navitas Probe Punisher Rifter Skybreaker Slasher Succubus Tormentor Tristan Vigil Worm Navy Frigate Caldari Navy Hookbill Crucifier Navy Issue Federation Navy Comet Griffin Navy Issue Heron Navy Issue Imicus Navy Issue Imperial Navy Slicer Magnate Navy Issue Maulus Navy Issue Probe Fleet Issue Republic Fleet Firetail Vigil Fleet Issue Destroyer Algos Catalyst Coercer Corax Cormorant Dragoon Kikimora Mamba Mekubal Sunesis Talwar Tholos Thrasher Navy Destroyer Catalyst Navy Issue Coercer Navy Issue Cormorant Navy Issue Thrasher Fleet Issue Cruiser Arbitrator Augoror Bellicose Blackbird Caracal Celestis Exequror Maller Moa Omen Osprey Rupture Scythe Stabber Thorax Vexor Mining Frigate Venture Hauler Badger Bestower Epithal Hoarder Iteron Mark V Kryos Mammoth Miasmos Nereus Sigil Squall Tayra Wreathe ORE Hauler Noctis Faction Mining Destroyer Perseverance Pioneer Consortium Issue Faction Mining Frigate Venture Consortium Issue Mining Destroyer Pioneer

Note:

You can view in-game ship restrictions for each Homefront Operation by opening the Opportunities window (ALT+J) and double-clicking on a mission.

Homefront ship restrictions example

Mission parameters

Time-limit: 20 minutes
Mutanite Ore Depletion

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining - Mission Parameters
Metaliminal Meteoroid: Gallente Mining - Mission Parameters

Metaliminal Meteoroid in different empires

There are regional differences in the site’s description, hostile damage types or EWAR.

WARNING: Ship fittings are region-specific. Each faction has unique resistances and damage types. An improper fit can cost you your ship.

Region	Site	Damage types	EWAR	Weakness	Enemy Faction
Amarr	Metaliminal Meteoroid: Amarr Mining	Th Ex	ECM	EM	Disciples of Purity
Caldari	Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining	Kin Th	ECM	EM	Guristas
Gallente	Metaliminal Meteoroid: Gallente Mining	EM Th	Webs	Ex	Rogue Drones
Minmatar	Metaliminal Meteoroid: Minmatar Mining	Th EM	ECM	Ex	Ashes of Turnur

Hostiles

A fleet of about 15 NPC's consisting of frigates, destroyers, cruisers, and battlecruisers will be present upon arrival. They will concentrate their fire on one capsuleer ship at a time, beginning with the first vessel to enter the site, and may periodically switch targets as a group. An exception applies to hostiles with the Atgeir, Smuggler, Corrupted, or Wraithful prefixes: these will immediately target any drones that are deployed, but will revert to attacking the currently focused capsuleer ship if no drones are present.

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Amarr Mining
Prefix	Info	Weakness
Shrouding	ECM	EM
Wraithful	Drone aggo	EM
Righteous	DPS	EM
Preaching	Logi	EM
Grand	DPS	EM

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining
Prefix	Info	Weakness
Blindsider	ECM	EM
Brutal	DPS	EM
Sawbones	Logi	EM
Grim	DPS	EM
Smuggler	Drone aggro	EM

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Gallente Mining
Prefix	Info	Weakness
Alienator	Webs	Ex
Corrupted	Drone aggro	Ex
Machinist	Logi	Ex
Proliferator	DPS	Ex
Vitiator	DPS	Ex

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Minmatar Mining
Prefix	Info	Weakness
Blight	ECM	Ex
Vandal	DPS	Ex
Atgeir	Drone aggro	Ex
Skald	Logi	Ex

Interaction & standings

Destroying any hostile ships encountered in Metaliminal Meteoroid Homefront operations does not result in any standing gains or losses.

However, when flying these Homefronts in 0.8 and lower hi-sec security systems, additional belt rat spawns can be triggered. These NPCs will split their damage across your fleet, and destroying them will result in a loss of faction standing.

Finding sites

Homefront operations are Cosmic Anomalies located in empire owned High Security systems, mostly focused around trade hubs or career agent systems.

Opportunities window > Homefront Operations tab: will render a list of the available homefronts within a limited range.
Agency window > Homefront Operations tab: will give you a more detailed filtering ability that allows you to search any region.
Probe Scanner > Displays all available anomalies in the system, including their distance in AU, with options to warp or align to them.

Opportunities > Homefront Operations
Agency > Homefront Operations
Probe Scanner > Homefront Anomalies

Rewards

Rewards for Metaliminal Meteoroid sites come in two forms: (1) ISK payout upon site completion, and (2) one of five site-specific Mutanite ores that can be sold to NPC buy orders. Every site contains 17,500,000 ISK worth of Mutanite ores, not counting sales tax and residue.

Amperum Mutanite
Conflagrati Mutanite
Peregrinus Mutanite
Solis Mutanite
Tenebraet Mutanite

Payout amount follows the standard 5-pilot Homefront Operation payout structure, giving the maximum payout per pilot of 15,486,410 ISK with a fleet of 5.

Gallery

Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining Scenic 1
Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining Scenic 2
Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining Osprey & Venture

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 [[File:Metaliminal Meteoroid- Caldari Mining.jpg|left|thumb|Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining]]
-The objective is to mine the central large asteroid, which contains one of five types of mutanite ore. This asteroid holds 3,500 units (14,000 m³) of ore, which can be sold to NPC buyers in the region for an additional 17.5 million ISK toward the group payout.
+The objective of Metaliminal Meteoroid sites is to mine out the large central asteroid while being attacked by hostiles. The hostiles do not need to be killed to complete the site.
-Standard procedure is for the logistics ship to take the acceleration gate first and draw enemy fire, followed by the mining venture. Once inside, everyone orbits the large asteroid at close range and begins mining. A TI hauler can also serve as a sixth fleet member, waiting outside the site to collect the mined ore once the operation is complete.
+The asteroid contains 3,500 units (14,000 m³) of one of five mutanite ore types. This ore can be sold to NPC buyers in the region for an additional 17.5 million ISK. Residue (such as on Miner IIs) will help complete the site quicker at the cost of some lost ore.
-Be advised that enemy ships will aggressively target and destroy any drones deployed during the engagement, making drone usage a risky choice for capsuleers who rely heavily on them for damage or utility.
+The composition of the enemy forces varies from site to site, see [[Metaliminal_Meteoroid#Hostiles|Hostiles]] below. No new enemy ships will spawn unless any are destroyed, in which case they will eventually be replaced by reinforcements.
-Using EP-S Gaussian Scoped Mining Laser in the Mining ships will preserve the full 3500 units ore as they do not apply any mining residue.<gallery>
+Some enemy ships will aggressively target drones. Mining drones are fragile!
+<gallery>
 File:T2 Mining Module - Residue.png|T2 Mining Module - Residue Modifier
 </gallery>
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 == Fleet size & composition ==<!-- clearly stating 5 or 3 man optimal fleet size + roles & Ship classes applicable. Not Including any detailed ships or fits -->
 * Optimal fleet size: 5 ships
-* Fleet composition: T1 Ventures , T1 Logistic Cruisers (Logi), T1 Hauler
+* Fleet composition: as many miners as possible with any necessary [[Logistics|logistics]] and off-grid hauler support
 == Type of ships allowed ==<!-- Included to have a comprehensive page on the subject -->
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 * Tech 1 cruisers
 * Tech 1 haulers, including [[Squall]]
-* [[Venture|Ventures]]
+* [[Venture]], [[Venture Consortium Issue]]
+* [[Pioneer]], [[Pioneer Consortium Issue]], [[Perseverance]]
+* [[Noctis]]
+{{MessageBox|Complete allowed ship list|
+* Astero
+* Atron
+* Bantam
+* Breacher
+* Burst
+* Condor
+* Crucifier
+* Cruor
+* Damavik
+* Daredevil
+* Dramiel
+* Executioner
+* Garmur
+* Griffin
+* Heron
+* Imicus
+* Incursus
+* Inquisitor
+* Kestrel
+* Magnate
+* Maulus
+* Merlin
+* Metamorphosis
+* Navitas
+* Probe
+* Punisher
+* Rifter
+* Skybreaker
+* Slasher
+* Succubus
+* Tormentor
+* Tristan
+* Vigil
+* Worm
+* Navy Frigate
+* Caldari Navy Hookbill
+* Crucifier Navy Issue
+* Federation Navy Comet
+* Griffin Navy Issue
+* Heron Navy Issue
+* Imicus Navy Issue
+* Imperial Navy Slicer
+* Magnate Navy Issue
+* Maulus Navy Issue
+* Probe Fleet Issue
+* Republic Fleet Firetail
+* Vigil Fleet Issue
+* Destroyer
+* Algos
+* Catalyst
+* Coercer
+* Corax
+* Cormorant
+* Dragoon
+* Kikimora
+* Mamba
+* Mekubal
+* Sunesis
+* Talwar
+* Tholos
+* Thrasher
+* Navy Destroyer
+* Catalyst Navy Issue
+* Coercer Navy Issue
+* Cormorant Navy Issue
+* Thrasher Fleet Issue
+* Cruiser
+* Arbitrator
+* Augoror
+* Bellicose
+* Blackbird
+* Caracal
+* Celestis
+* Exequror
+* Maller
+* Moa
+* Omen
+* Osprey
+* Rupture
+* Scythe
+* Stabber
+* Thorax
+* Vexor
+* Mining Frigate
+* Venture
+* Hauler
+* Badger
+* Bestower
+* Epithal
+* Hoarder
+* Iteron Mark V
+* Kryos
+* Mammoth
+* Miasmos
+* Nereus
+* Sigil
+* Squall
+* Tayra
+* Wreathe
+* ORE Hauler
 * Noctis
+* Faction Mining Destroyer
+* Perseverance
+* Pioneer Consortium Issue
+* Faction Mining Frigate
+* Venture Consortium Issue
+* Mining Destroyer
+* Pioneer
+|collapsed=yes}}
+{{Note|You can view in-game ship restrictions for each Homefront Operation by opening the Opportunities window (ALT+J) and double-clicking on a mission.}}<gallery>
+File:Homefronts_ship_restrictions.png|Homefront ship restrictions example
+</gallery>
 == Mission parameters ==
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 == Metaliminal Meteoroid in different empires ==
-There are regional differences in the site’s description, hostile damage types or [[EWAR]].
+There are regional differences in the site’s description, hostile damage types or [[EWAR]].{{Important note box|WARNING: Ship fittings are region-specific. Each faction has unique resistances and damage types. An improper fit can cost you your ship.}}
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 |[[File:Logo_faction_amarr_empire_clean.png|64x64px|Amarr space]] Amarr
 ||Metaliminal Meteoroid: Amarr Mining
-|{{Damagetype|th|ex}}<!--Disciples of Purity-->
+|{{Damagetype|th|ex}}
 |[[File:Icon_target_max.png|16x16px]] ECM
 |{{Damagetype|em}}
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 |[[File:Logo_faction_gallente_federation_clean.png|64x64px|Gallente space]] Gallente
 |Metaliminal Meteoroid: Gallente Mining
-|{{Damagetype|em|th}}<!--Rogue Drones-->
+|{{Damagetype|em|th}}
 |[[File:Icon_stasis_webifier_i.png|16x16px]] Webs
 |{{Damagetype|Ex}}
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 |[[File:Logo_faction_minmatar_republic_clean.png|64x64px|Minmatar space]] Minmatar
 |Metaliminal Meteoroid: Minmatar Mining
-|{{Damagetype|th|em}}<!--Ashes of Turnur-->
+|{{Damagetype|th|em}}
 |[[File:Icon_target_max.png|16x16px]] ECM
 |{{Damagetype|ex}}
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 == Hostiles ==
-A fleet of ±15 NPC's consisting of frigates, destroyers, cruisers, and battlecruisers will be present upon arrival. They will concentrate their fire on one capsuleer ship at a time, beginning with the first vessel to enter the site, and may periodically switch targets as a group. An exception applies to hostiles with the ''Atgeir, Smuggler, Corrupted or Wraithful'' prefixes: these will immediately target any drones that are deployed, but will revert to attacking the currently focused capsuleer ship if no drones are present.
+A fleet of about 15 NPC's consisting of frigates, destroyers, cruisers, and battlecruisers will be present upon arrival. They will concentrate their fire on one capsuleer ship at a time, beginning with the first vessel to enter the site, and may periodically switch targets as a group. An exception applies to hostiles with the ''Atgeir, Smuggler, Corrupted, or Wraithful'' prefixes: these will immediately target any drones that are deployed, but will revert to attacking the currently focused capsuleer ship if no drones are present.
 <div style="display : flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5em;">
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |- style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle);"
 ! colspan="3" | [[File:Logo_faction_amarr_empire_clean.png|64x64px|Amarr space]]Metaliminal Meteoroid: Amarr Mining
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 | Grand || DPS || {{Damagetype|em}}
 |}
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |- style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle);"
 ! colspan="3" | [[File:Logo_faction_caldari_state_clean.png|64x64px|Caldari space]]Metaliminal Meteoroid: Caldari Mining
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 </div>
 <div style="display : flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5em;">
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |- style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle);"
 ! colspan="3" | [[File:Logo_faction_gallente_federation_clean.png|64x64px|Gallente space]]Metaliminal Meteoroid: Gallente Mining
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 | Vitiator || DPS || {{Damagetype|Ex}}
 |}
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |- style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle);"
 ! colspan="3" | [[File:Logo_faction_minmatar_republic_clean.png|64x64px|Minmatar space]]Metaliminal Meteoroid: Minmatar Mining
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 File:Tenebraet Mutanite.jpg|Tenebraet Mutanite
 </gallery>Payout amount follows the standard 5-pilot Homefront Operation payout structure, giving the maximum payout per pilot of 15,486,410 ISK with a fleet of 5.
+[[File:Graph_ISK_Payout_per_Pilot_vs._Number_of_Pilots_(5-person_Homefronts).svg|alt=Graph showing ISK Payout per Pilot vs Number of Pilots for 5-person Homefronts, max is 15,486,410 ISK at 5 players|center|thumb|500x500px|Homefront Operation: 5 pilot mission ISK payout]]
-[[File:Graph_ISK_Payout_per_Pilot_vs._Number_of_Pilots_(5-person_Homefronts).svg|alt=Graph showing ISK Payout per Pilot vs Number of Pilots for 5-person Homefronts, max is 15,486,410 ISK at 5 players|500x500px]]
 == Gallery ==
 <gallery>