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'''Ice Output'''<br> | '''Ice Output'''<br> | ||
Due to the changes: | |||
Skiff 66% reduction in cycle time + 1% for every level of Exhumer | |||
Mackinaw 33% reduction in cycle time + 1% for every level of Exhumer | |||
Hulk 0% reduction in cycle time but + 4% for every level of Exhumer | |||
[NOTE: mining barges have the same ship bonuses minus the Exhumer bonus] | |||
'''Cargo Space'''<br> | '''Cargo Space'''<br> | ||
The Mackinaw its the elite in cargo hold followed by the skiff leaving the Hulk trailing behind at last place. | |||
'''Survivability''' <br> | '''Survivability''' <br> | ||
While most ice mining is done in hisec, suicide gankers often see the AFK nature of ice miners as an advantage. | While most ice mining is done in hisec, suicide gankers often see the AFK nature of ice miners as an advantage. | ||
The skiff take the far lead due to its bonuses in shield and tank abilitys. | |||
'''Price'''<br> | '''Price'''<br> | ||
Most dedicated miners will own a Hulk for high-yield mining, so frequently the Mackinaw is bought as a second ship dedicated to solo mining due to the large Ore hold. | |||
The market for both change depending on the demand or availablity, due to this reason the price cant be set as a guide to what ship is the cheapest and most cost effective. | |||
looking at you local market and comparing the price with your needs will have to be taken into account to see what is the best for you. | |||
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