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Most Asteroid Belts are guarded by NPC Pirates. In general, the lower the security level of the star system, the more often the Pirates will spawn. Belt Pirates are generally not extremely tough. They usually come in groups of one to three and can be destroyed by drones. | Most Asteroid Belts are guarded by NPC Pirates. In general, the lower the security level of the star system, the more often the Pirates will spawn. Belt Pirates are generally not extremely tough. They usually come in groups of one to three and can be destroyed by drones. | ||
You could equip a turret or launcher to kill Pirates, but mining ships typically do not have launcher hardpoints, and you want to fill your turret slots with Mining Lasers. Thus, drones are the preferred defense. You might also consider using two mining drones and | You could equip a turret or launcher to kill Pirates, but mining ships typically do not have launcher hardpoints, and you want to fill your turret slots with Mining Lasers. Thus, drones are the preferred defense. (''You might also consider using two mining drones and equipping one of your turrets with a gun, but mining drones, especially if you have low level skills, cannot mine enough ore to make up for the loss of a turret.'') | ||
Pirates come in the standard types – Serpentis, Angel, Blood Raiders, etc. – and each is susceptible to a particular type of damage. This means that one of the four types of drones will be most effective against the Pirates in any particular area, and you should check the [[Npc_damage|NPC Damage Chart]] and carry drones that | Pirates come in the standard types – Serpentis, Angel, Blood Raiders, etc. – and each is susceptible to a particular type of damage. This means that one of the four types of drones will be most effective against the Pirates in any particular area, and you should check the [[Npc_damage|NPC Damage Chart]] and carry drones that will work best against that type. If you don't know what type of Pirates you will face, just go out and mine until a few show up. | ||
Once an attacking group of Pirates has been destroyed, you will want to [[Guide_To_Salvaging|Salvage]] their wrecks for useful materials. If you have an extra turret slot in your ship, you can use a Salvager I for this; otherwise, if you have room, you should carry a Salvage Drone. | Once an attacking group of Pirates has been destroyed, you will want to [[Guide_To_Salvaging|Salvage]] their wrecks for useful materials. If you have an extra turret slot in your ship, you can use a [https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Salvager_I Salvager I] for this; otherwise, if you have room, you should carry a [https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Salvage_Drone_I Salvage Drone]. | ||
Other dangerous NPCs may appear while you are mining. Circadian Seekers, are one type; Sleeper | Other dangerous NPCs may appear while you are mining. [[Circadian Seekers]], are one type; [[Sleeper Miners]] are another. While they appear in red on your Overview, they are not aggressive. If you do not attack them, you should be safe. | ||
==Locating and Targeting Asteroids== | ==Locating and Targeting Asteroids== | ||