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Generally, any ship with turret slots can function as a mining ship. As a matter of fact certain ships, notably the Caldari Rokh, are able to function fairly well as mining vessels due to their sizable CPU output. However for this guide only those which have been given a mining bonus will be covered. You can find a ship's mining bonuses listed under the '''Description''' tab in that ship's '''Show Info''' screen.

==Frigates==

==Mining Frigates==

Mining Frigates are created by ORE and should be the first choice for any starting miner as it takes only minutes to train the skills for one, even for a completely new character.

~~Most aspiring miners will begin their career in a frigate class mining vessel.~~ The ~~advantages of~~ a frigate are a low cost and low skill requirement making them perfectly suited to new players who would like to try their hand at mining. With modest skills a pilot will be able to fit two [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Miner_II Miner II] despite their relatively high CPU requirements. A major drawback to frigates is their low cargo hold capacity even with the ship bonus. Many miners counter this by using the jet can mining technique detailed in the following guides: [[Mining#Jet_Can_Mining | Jet Can Mining]], [[Mining#Combo_Jet_Can_Mining | Combo Jet Can Mining]] and [[Mining#GSC_Mining | GSC Mining]]. Another major drawback to frigates is their almost negligible tanking ability against rats, especially when they are fully fitted for ~~optimal~~ mining ~~yield. As such, it is recommended that frigate pilots mine~~ in ~~1.0-0.9 high security space~~.

===Venture===

''The Venture is a Frigate designed for mining in hostile environments.''

'''~~Bonuses~~''':

'''Development'''

* 5% bonus to ~~cargo capacity per skill level~~

Recognizing the dire need for a ship capable of fast operation in unsafe territories, ORE created the Venture. It was conceived as a vessel primed and ready for any capsuleer, no matter how new to the dangers of New Eden they might be, who wishes to engage in the respectable trade of mining.

* 20% bonus to mining ~~laser yield per skill level~~

* -60% mining laser capacitor use

'~~''Ships''':~~

The Venture has amazing abilities to quickly drill through to the ores and gases it's after, harvesting them at the speed necessary for mining in hostile space, and getting out relatively unscathed.

* Amarr: [[Tormentor]]

* Caldari: [[Bantam]]

* Gallente: [[Navitas]]

* Minmatar: [[Burst]]

* Ore: [[Venture]] (New in Winter 2012)

'''Mining Frigate skill bonus per level'''

5% bonus to mining output

5% reduction to gas cloud harvesting duration per level

~~==Cruisers==~~

'''Role Bonus'''

100% bonus to mining yield and gas cloud harvesting

+2 warp core strength

Mining in a frigate can become frustrating with their low yield and limited cargo space. Cruisers provide the logical next step with both a higher yield, and increased cargo capacity. The following cruisers come with a mining bonus to either lasers or drones. Pilots should note that while the Amarr and Gallente ships get a bonus to mining drone yield this is offset by the small cargo capacity and travel time penalty of using mining drones. Overall, the Caldari and Minmatar mining cruisers are a better choice though they may require [[Skills:Electronics#Electronics|Electronics V]] and a [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Co-Processor_I Co-Processor I] or two to fit an array of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Miner_II Miner II] lasers.

~~Amarr: [[Arbitrator]]~~

* 10% bonus to drone mining yield per skill level

* 345m3 cargo

* 150m3 drone capacity - 50 Mbit/sec

~~Caldari:~~ [[~~Osprey~~]]

'''Skill Requirements'''

* ~~20% bonus to mining laser yield per skill level~~

* [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Mining frigate|Mining frigate I]]

* ~~485m3 cargo~~

** [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Spaceship Command|Spaceship Command I]]

* 20m3 drone capacity - 20 Mbit/sec

~~Gallente: [[Vexor]]~~

* 10% bonus to drone mining yield per skill level

* 480m3 cargo

* 100m3 drone capacity - 75 Mbit/sec

~~Minmatar~~: ~~[[Scythe]]~~

'''Fitting''':

* ~~20% bonus to mining laser yield per skill level~~

* '''High Slots''': 3

* ~~440m3 cargo~~

* '''Medium Slots''': 3

* ~~5m3 drone capacity -~~ 5 ~~Mbit/sec~~

* '''Low Slots''': 1

* '''Base Cargo''': 50 m3

* '''Ore Hold Capacity''': 5,000 m3

==Mining Barges==

Mining Barges and Exhumers are created by ORE and don't have racial variations, although they count as Gallente for manufacturing purposes based on ORE's Gallentean origins.

===Procurer===

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Exhumers are the final 'tier' of direct mining ships. Although the Exhumers are classed as T2 versions of each of the mining barges, each ship is specialized for a particular task like mining barges. Between the shield resist bonus and four midslots, all Exhumers can fit a good shield tank.

Exhumers require the skills ~~to fly a Covetor,~~ plus the [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumers|Exhumers]] skill.

Exhumers require the skills [[Mining Barge]] and [[Skills:Science#Astrogeology|Astrogeology]] at 5 plus the [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumers|Exhumers]] skill.

===Skiff===

''The Skiff is ~~the smallest of the second generation of mining vessels created by the ORE Syndicate. It has~~ exceptional defensive capabilities. Exhumers, like their mining barge cousins, are equipped with electronic subsystems specifically designed to accommodate Strip Mining modules. They are also far more resilient, better able to handle the dangers of deep space. Skiffs are speciality vessels, designed to mine Mercoxit.''

''The Skiff is an exhumer with exceptional defensive capabilities.''

The Skiff is the smallest of the mining Exhumers and only requires [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer I]] to fly. It has been designed to fly in 0.0 space and mine the Mercoxit that can only naturally be found there.

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'''Role Bonus:'''

200% bonus to Strip Miner yield

200% bonus to Strip Miner yield

66.66% reduction in Ice Harvester Duration and capacitor use

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===Mackinaw===

''The Mackinaw is an exhumer with an extensive ore bay. The Mackinaw is the medium-sized version of the second generation of mining vessels created by the ORE Syndicate. Exhumers, like their mining barge cousins, are equipped with electronic subsystems specifically designed to accommodate Strip Mining modules. They are also far more resilient, better able to handle the dangers of deep space. The Mackinaw is a speciality vessel, ideally suited for ice mining.''

''The Mackinaw is an exhumer with an extensive ore bay.''

The [[Mackinaw]] is the second Exhumer and requires [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer II]] to fly. It has been designed to specifically mine ice asteroids. The role bonus means that as you complete a mining cycle, you will receive two pieces of ice instead of one, but will the cycle time will take 25% longer. The Exhumers skill bonus reduces this penalty.

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=== Hulk ===

''The Hulk is a exhumer with superb mining yield.''

The [[Hulk]] is the largest of the mining exhumers (requiring [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer III]] to fly) and is arguably the best mining ship a new player can get. (If you want an interesting conversation just ask in the industry chat about using capital ships for mining!) With 3 strip miners, a large 8000m3 cargo bay and a large enough drone bay to store 5 light drones as well as 5 mining drones, the Hulk is an amazing piece of machinery that is designed for maximum mining yield.

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 Generally, any ship with turret slots can function as a mining ship. As a matter of fact certain ships, notably the Caldari Rokh, are able to function fairly well as mining vessels due to their sizable CPU output. However for this guide only those which have been given a mining bonus will be covered. You can find a ship's mining bonuses listed under the '''Description''' tab in that ship's '''Show Info''' screen.
-==Frigates==
+==Mining Frigates==
+Mining Frigates are created by ORE and should be the first choice for any starting miner as it takes only minutes to train the skills for one, even for a completely new character.
-Most aspiring miners will begin their career in a frigate class mining vessel.  The advantages of a frigate are a low cost and low skill requirement making them perfectly suited to new players who would like to try their hand at mining. With modest skills a pilot will be able to fit two [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Miner_II Miner II] despite their relatively high CPU requirements. A major drawback to frigates is their low cargo hold capacity even with the ship bonus.  Many miners counter this by using the jet can mining technique detailed in the following guides: [[Mining#Jet_Can_Mining | Jet Can Mining]], [[Mining#Combo_Jet_Can_Mining | Combo Jet Can Mining]] and [[Mining#GSC_Mining | GSC Mining]]. Another major drawback to frigates is their almost negligible tanking ability against rats, especially when they are fully fitted for optimal mining yield. As such, it is recommended that frigate pilots mine in 1.0-0.9 high security space.
+===Venture===
+''The Venture is a Frigate designed for mining in hostile environments.''
-'''Bonuses''':
+'''Development'''<br>
-* 5% bonus to cargo capacity per skill level
+Recognizing the dire need for a ship capable of fast operation in unsafe territories, ORE created the Venture. It was conceived as a vessel primed and ready for any capsuleer, no matter how new to the dangers of New Eden they might be, who wishes to engage in the respectable trade of mining.
-* 20% bonus to mining laser yield per skill level
-* -60% mining laser capacitor use
-'''Ships''':
+The Venture has amazing abilities to quickly drill through to the ores and gases it's after, harvesting them at the speed necessary for mining in hostile space, and getting out relatively unscathed.
-* Amarr: [[Tormentor]]
-* Caldari: [[Bantam]]
-* Gallente: [[Navitas]]
-* Minmatar: [[Burst]]
-* Ore: [[Venture]]  (New in Winter 2012)
+'''Mining Frigate skill bonus per level'''<BR>
+% bonus to mining output<BR>
+% reduction to gas cloud harvesting duration per level
-==Cruisers==
+'''Role Bonus'''<BR>
+% bonus to mining yield and gas cloud harvesting<BR>
++2 warp core strength
-Mining in a frigate can become frustrating with their low yield and limited cargo space. Cruisers provide the logical next step with both a higher yield, and increased cargo capacity. The following cruisers come with a mining bonus to either lasers or drones.  Pilots should note that while the Amarr and Gallente ships get a bonus to mining drone yield this is offset by the small cargo capacity and travel time penalty of using mining drones. Overall, the Caldari and Minmatar mining cruisers are a better choice though they may require [[Skills:Electronics#Electronics|Electronics V]] and a [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Co-Processor_I Co-Processor I] or two to fit an array of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Miner_II Miner II] lasers.
-Amarr: [[Arbitrator]]
-* 10% bonus to drone mining yield per skill level
-* 345m3 cargo
-* 150m3 drone capacity - 50 Mbit/sec
-Caldari: [[Osprey]]
+'''Skill Requirements'''<br>
-* 20% bonus to mining laser yield per skill level
+* [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Mining frigate|Mining frigate I]]
-* 485m3 cargo
+** [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Spaceship Command|Spaceship Command I]]
-* 20m3 drone capacity - 20 Mbit/sec
-Gallente: [[Vexor]]
-* 10% bonus to drone mining yield per skill level
-* 480m3 cargo
-* 100m3 drone capacity - 75 Mbit/sec
-Minmatar: [[Scythe]]
+'''Fitting''':
-* 20% bonus to mining laser yield per skill level
+* '''High Slots''': 3
-* 440m3 cargo
+* '''Medium Slots''': 3
-* 5m3 drone capacity - 5 Mbit/sec
+* '''Low Slots''': 1
+* '''Base Cargo''': 50 m3
+* '''Ore Hold Capacity''': 5,000 m3
 ==Mining Barges==
 Mining Barges and Exhumers are created by ORE and don't have racial variations, although they count as Gallente for manufacturing purposes based on ORE's Gallentean origins.
 ===Procurer===
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 Exhumers are the final 'tier' of direct mining ships. Although the Exhumers are classed as T2 versions of each of the mining barges, each ship is specialized for a particular task like mining barges. Between the shield resist bonus and four midslots, all Exhumers can fit a good shield tank.
-Exhumers require the skills to fly a Covetor, plus the [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumers|Exhumers]] skill.
+Exhumers require the skills [[Mining Barge]] and [[Skills:Science#Astrogeology|Astrogeology]] at 5 plus the [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumers|Exhumers]] skill.
 ===Skiff===
-''The Skiff is the smallest of the second generation of mining vessels created by the ORE Syndicate. It has exceptional defensive capabilities.  Exhumers, like their mining barge cousins, are equipped with electronic subsystems specifically designed to accommodate Strip Mining modules. They are also far more resilient, better able to handle the dangers of deep space. Skiffs are speciality vessels, designed to mine Mercoxit.''
+''The Skiff is an exhumer with exceptional defensive capabilities.''
-The Skiff is the smallest of the mining Exhumers and only requires [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer I]] to fly. It has been designed to fly in 0.0 space and mine the Mercoxit that can only naturally be found there.
 '''Development'''<br>
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 '''Role Bonus:'''<br>
-% bonus to Strip Miner yield
+% bonus to Strip Miner yield<BR>
 .66% reduction in Ice Harvester Duration and capacitor use
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 ===Mackinaw===
-''The Mackinaw is an exhumer with an extensive ore bay. The Mackinaw is the medium-sized version of the second generation of mining vessels created by the ORE Syndicate. Exhumers, like their mining barge cousins, are equipped with electronic subsystems specifically designed to accommodate Strip Mining modules. They are also far more resilient, better able to handle the dangers of deep space. The Mackinaw is a speciality vessel, ideally suited for ice mining.''
+''The Mackinaw is an exhumer with an extensive ore bay.''
-The [[Mackinaw]] is the second Exhumer and requires [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer II]] to fly. It has been designed to specifically mine ice asteroids. The role bonus means that as you complete a mining cycle, you will receive two pieces of ice instead of one, but will the cycle time will take 25% longer. The Exhumers skill bonus reduces this penalty.
 '''Development'''<br>
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 === Hulk ===
 ''The Hulk is a exhumer with superb mining yield.''
-The [[Hulk]] is the largest of the mining exhumers (requiring [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Exhumer|Exhumer III]] to fly) and is arguably the best mining ship a new player can get. (If you want an interesting conversation just ask in the industry chat about using capital ships for mining!) With 3 strip miners, a large 8000m3 cargo bay and a large enough drone bay to store 5 light drones as well as 5 mining drones, the Hulk is an amazing piece of machinery that is designed for maximum mining yield.
 '''Development'''<br>