NPC Mining Operations
NPC mining operations are mining fleets formed bby NPC operated ships. They can be attacked and killed for their drops. If attacked they will call in reinforcements. These fleets can be identified from normal rats from "♦" in front of their name.
Behavior
The mining ships will warp off if attacked. They can be located with combat probes.
When mining ships are attacked they will call reinforcements that will warp in in few seconds.
The defence will attack the ship that attacked their allies and all who help the attacker with remote assistance modules.
Composition
The mining fleet will sit on an asteroid field. The fleet will be a group of mining ships ranging from ventures to mining barges. Periodically a hauler will warp in for a moment.
The defence fleet can include frigates, cruisers, battlecruisers, battleships and logistic support ships. The combat ships will point and, and use EWAR suited to their faction.
Standings
A pilot with good standings with the defence fleet will get repairs from defence fleet if attacked by someone else.
