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Our mission includes giving advice for solo mining and providing organised fleet operations. The Amarr Mining Campus enables a cooperative effort in mining operations and educates its members about the most basic and fundamental activity in EVE Online - without which you wouldn’t have your ships - Mining.
 
Our mission includes giving advice for solo mining and providing organised fleet operations. The Amarr Mining Campus enables a cooperative effort in mining operations and educates its members about the most basic and fundamental activity in EVE Online - without which you wouldn’t have your ships - Mining.
  
You will learn how to [[Mining_Yield|maximize your productivity]] in a supportive environment when in Shared Cans and can frequently find ‘boosts’ provided from members in the AMC in ‘Bring Your Own Cans’. Members will also have the opportunity to manage provided spreadsheets to help with established operations or establish one of their own for community wide fleet operations. Our members aim to be helpful and engaging, helping with more advanced topics along the way, making the AMC an ideal place to practice mining, industry and research.
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You will learn how to [[Mining_Yield|maximize your productivity]] in a supportive environment when in Shared Cans, and can frequently enjoy ‘boosts’ provided by other AMC members in ‘Bring Your Own Can’ operations. Members will also have the opportunity to get used to managing spreadsheets to help keep track of mining fleets, and how to arrange their own. Our members aim to be helpful and engaging, helping with more advanced topics along the way, making the AMC an ideal place to practice mining, industry and research.
  
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
 
The '''Amarr Mining Campus''' was initiated by ''Seranti Olerie'', ''Ubermensch Invictus'' and ''Vger Starseed'' in March 2012. However, they have retired their position in the AMC and moved on to other things in EVE.
 
The '''Amarr Mining Campus''' was initiated by ''Seranti Olerie'', ''Ubermensch Invictus'' and ''Vger Starseed'' in March 2012. However, they have retired their position in the AMC and moved on to other things in EVE.
  
A number of criteria were set up to choose a suitable location for the AMC, which orientates around seclusion, accessibility to a central trade hub, profitability and also variation in activities around the AMC.  
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A number of criteria were set up to choose a suitable location for the AMC, revolving around its seclusion, accessibility to a central trade hub, profitability, and also variation in the activities possible around the campus.
  
 
The AMC is currently headquartered at [http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Kador/Shemah '''Shemah VIII - Moon 2 - Kador Family Bureau''']
 
The AMC is currently headquartered at [http://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Kador/Shemah '''Shemah VIII - Moon 2 - Kador Family Bureau''']
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* Octavius Augustinus
 
* Octavius Augustinus
 
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* Doreem Freirson<br />
 
* Doreem Freirson<br />
 
* Edhin Delphiki<br />
 
* Edhin Delphiki<br />
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==Joining the Amarr Mining Campus==
 
==Joining the Amarr Mining Campus==
  
The AMC is looking for EVE University members with an interest and a desire to invest in mining in the long term. This ranges from mining in ore belts in our systems to operating in wormholes, covertly harvesting gas in unknown space. All current members of EVE University are welcome to join us.  Head on down to campus and say hello!
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The AMC is looking for EVE University members with an interest and a desire to invest in mining in the long term. This ranges from mining in ore and ice belts, ore anomalies and moons in our systems, to operating in wormholes - covertly harvesting gas in unknown space. All current members of EVE University are welcome to join us.  Head on down to campus and say hello!
  
 
===Items to bring===
 
===Items to bring===
You should bring your fastest ship and you can contact people on campus to ferry your other items to the AMC if needed. A lot of mining modules and ships are provided by the AMC’s own industry and internal logistics. There are also members in the AMC willing to ship items from the trade hubs if required, typically the local one. During wartime, remember not to bring what you can’t afford to lose. The AMC can provide ECM Griffins for free if requested.
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You should bring your fastest ship and you can contact people on campus to ferry your other items to the AMC if needed. A lot of mining modules and ships are provided by the AMC’s own industry and internal logistics. There are also members in the AMC willing to ship items from the trade hubs if required, typically the local one. During wartime, remember not to bring what you can’t afford to lose. The AMC can provide ECM [[Griffin|Griffins]] for free if requested.
  
 
===Alts===
 
===Alts===
The '''Amarr Mining Campus''' is currently open to Alts from any Ivy League members. We do not currently accept +5 (NAP) or +10 (Friends) characters or Alumni. *Any Alt that participates in an AMC operation needs to be approved by an Amarr Mining Campus [[#Leadership|Officer]] in advance. The AMC members also provide facilities to alts; just ask when you’re in about alts!
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The '''Amarr Mining Campus''' is currently open to [[Alternate characters|Alts]] from any Ivy League members. We do not currently accept +5 (NAP) or +10 (Friends) characters or Alumni. In general, any Alt that participates in an AMC operation needs to be approved by an [[#Leadership|AMC Officer]] in advance.
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Moreover, contact an officer, or drop a message in ''#need-a-staffer'' in the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]], to have your alts added to the access list for the AMC chat and structures.
  
 
==Campus Rules and Procedures==
 
==Campus Rules and Procedures==
 
===General===
 
===General===
 
*As for all EVE University campuses, the [[EVE University Rules]] take precedence.
 
*As for all EVE University campuses, the [[EVE University Rules]] take precedence.
*Do not buy or sell within 5 jumps from home station except for NPC seeded items such as skillbooks. This rule '''''does apply''''' to out of campus and out of corp ALTs too.
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*Do not buy or sell within 5 jumps from home station except for NPC seeded items, such as skillbooks. This rule '''''does apply''''' to out of campus and out of corp Alts too.
*During any campus activity join the '''AMC Channel''' in Mumble, at least to be able to listen.
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*During any campus activity join the '''AMC channel''' in [[Mumble]], at least to be able to listen.
*Only EVE University mains are allowed on mailing list.  
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*Only EVE University main characters are allowed on mailing list.  
*'''Do not mine or stay undocked while AFK'''. This is for your own safety, as [[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|war targets]] can attack you without interference from CONCORD even in Hi-sec space.
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*'''Do not mine or stay undocked while AFK'''. This is for your own safety, as [[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|war targets]] can attack you without interference from CONCORD even in high-sec space.
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*Do not place a MTU on any asteroid belts within 6 jumps of the home system. The exception to this rule is for operations and with FC permission.
 
*Help other campus members to learn.
 
*Help other campus members to learn.
 
*Fly what you can afford to lose.
 
*Fly what you can afford to lose.
* Do not place a MTU on any asteroid belts within 6 jumps of home station. Exclusion to this rule is for operations and with FC permission.
 
  
 
===PvP===
 
===PvP===
*Running PVP ops in AMC is not forbidden, but kills and losses must be kept at an absolute minimum.  
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*Running PVP ops at AMC is not forbidden, but kills and losses must be kept at an absolute minimum.  
 
*The only exception to the allowed PVP ops is war targets, which can only be engaged for rescue operations or with AMC Officer permission. Instead, dock up until they leave.
 
*The only exception to the allowed PVP ops is war targets, which can only be engaged for rescue operations or with AMC Officer permission. Instead, dock up until they leave.
*[[EVE University Rules#Rules of Engagement|EVE University Rules of Engagement]] apply to any PVP activity within the AMC.
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*The [[EVE University Rules#Rules of Engagement|EVE University Rules of Engagement]] apply to any PVP activity within the AMC.
  
 
===PvE===
 
===PvE===
Mission rewards must not be shared with an AMC fleet unless it is a specific mission fleet. Please refrain from taking over someone’s site if they’re in the AMC and respect other players in the game rights to the content of the sites even if they are not in the Uni.
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Mission rewards must not be shared with an AMC fleet unless it is a specific mission fleet. Please refrain from taking over someone’s site if they’re in the campus, and respect the rights of other players to the content of the sites even if they are not in the Uni.
  
 
===Local chat===
 
===Local chat===
Local chat is advised to be kept open in a separate window and its display is set so that the minimum amount information is presented.
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Local chat is advised to be kept open in a separate window, set up so that the minimum amount of conversation is presented in favour of a longer member list.
  
 
===Communication===
 
===Communication===
Feel free to enter the AMC channel in the Mumble server, please respect the current conversation when entering. If there is specific fleet chatter, it is polite to use one of the provided channels for the chatter.
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Feel free to enter the '''AMC channel''' in the [[Mumble]] server, but please respect the current conversation when entering. If there is chatter specific to a particular fleet, it is polite to use one of the provided subchannels for said fleet.
  
The in game chat channel is: AMC (EVE Uni)
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The in-game chat channel is: '''AMC (EVE Uni)'''
  
Also please join the mailing list: '''Amarr Mining Campus'''
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Also please join the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]], and our mailing list: '''Amarr Mining Campus''' - the welcome mail contains most of the information you'll need to get started.
  
The welcome mail contains most of the information you need to get started
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===Bookmarking===
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Wormhole bookmarks can be created in the '''AMC Exploration''' folder within the [[Bookmarks#Using_Corp_Bookmarks|Corporation Locations]]. For mapping purposes we use the [[AMC Exploration|AMC-Mapper]].
  
===Bookmarking===
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Mission fleets can similarly make use of the '''AMC Mission Fleet''' folder; and general bookmarks can otherwise be left in the corresponding container within the [[EVE University Corporate Hangars|Freshman Hangar]] at HQ, to be shared with other AMC members.
Bookmarks in the Corporation Hangar, to help with the AMC please provide useful bookmarks or if people want to explore wormholes then please notify them and copy the bookmarks into the Corporation hangar. For mapping purposes we use the [[AMC Exploration|AMC-Mapper]].
 
  
 
==Mining operations==
 
==Mining operations==
 
{{Main|Mining fleets}}
 
{{Main|Mining fleets}}
Every member of the AMC is encouraged to join any existing AMC mining operation or to plan an AMC mining operation as a Fleet Commander on their own.  There is no need for special skills to run or join a mining operation. If you're planning on running a mining operation, you only need a spreadsheet and people to mine, haul, and scout. Please try to ensure that there is only one organized AMC mining operation at a time.
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Every member of the AMC is encouraged to join any existing AMC mining operation or to plan an AMC mining operation as a Fleet Commander on their own.  There is no need for special skills to run or join a mining operation. If you're planning on running a mining operation, you only need a [[AMC Buyback Spreadsheet|spreadsheet]] and people to mine, haul, and scout. Please try to ensure that there is only one organized AMC mining operation at a time.
  
A majority of the time AMC [[#Shared Can|Shared Can]] operations are announced on our Mailing List so everybody can see if it's possible to join the operation. But there are also spontaneous operations that aren't announced beforehand. We also run frequent [[BYOC|BYOCs]] that you can join. Simply ask in the chat channel for information on what is going on.
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A majority of the time, [[#Shared Can (SC)|Shared Can]] operations are announced via the in-game calendar, the AMC subforum and the [[Message of the Day|MOTD]], so everyone can see whether they'd be able to join in advance. But there are also spontaneous operations that aren't announced beforehand. We also run frequent [[BYOC|BYOCs]] that you can join. Simply ask in the chat channel for information on what is going on.
  
To participate in a mining fleet you may use any mining capable ship fitted with mining lasers. You can also use any appropriate hauling or boosting ship after consulting the fleet commander. You do not have to bring any specific type of ship but use the most appropriate for your fleet role. If you require a [[Venture]] or [[Mining_Barge#Mining_Barges|Mining Barge]], Ventures are free in the Freshman hangar, and barges can be purchased at a reduced cost.
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To participate in a mining fleet you may use any mining-capable ship fitted with mining lasers. You can also use any appropriate hauling or boosting ship after consulting with the fleet commander. You do not have to bring any specific type of ship but use the most appropriate for your fleet role. If you require a [[Venture]] or [[Mining_Barge#Mining_Barges|Mining Barge]], note that there are [[Venture]] hulls available for free in the [[EVE University Corporate Hangars|Freshman Hangar]], and barges can be purchased at a reduced price. Other fully-fitted mining ships are also available from the campus.
  
 
===Bring Your Own Can (BYOC)===
 
===Bring Your Own Can (BYOC)===
A BYOC (Bring Your Own Can) mining operation involves an [[Orca]] pilot providing boosts to your mining yield and mining laser range, sometimes also reducing capacitor usage that your mining lasers can be cycled quicker if needed. All BYOC operations are run by volunteer boosting pilots. It is courteous, though entirely optional, to gift the Orca pilot with a tip as a thank you for the increased yield. Anyone can lead a BYOC, and [[BYOC Boss|being a boss]] is easier than you think.
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A BYOC (Bring Your Own Can) mining operation involves an [[Orca]] or [[Porpoise]] pilot providing boosts to your mining yield and mining laser range, reducing also the capacitor usage of your mining lasers so that they can cycle faster. All BYOC operations are run by volunteer boosting pilots. It is courteous, though entirely optional, to gift the Orca pilot with [[BYOC#BYOC Booster Tipping|a tip]] as a thank you for the increased yield. Anyone can lead a BYOC, and [[BYOC Boss|being a boss]] is easier than you think.
  
 
===Shared Can (SC)===
 
===Shared Can (SC)===
Shared Can mining operations are organized by a volunteer fleet commander. The fleet commander organizes for boosters and haulers to be available during the operation. Every AMC member can join the mining operation for as long as they wish. After the mining operation, the ore is sold with the [[#AMC Buy-Back|AMC Buy-Back Service]] and divided between the members according to their time spent in-fleet. For information on running a Shared Can fleet, click [[Running AMC Fleets|here]].
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Shared Can mining operations are organized by a volunteer fleet commander. The fleet commander arranges for boosters and haulers to be available during the operation. Every AMC member can join the mining operation for as long as they wish. After the mining operation, the ore is sold with the [[#AMC Buyback|AMC Buyback Service]] and divided between the members according to their time spent in-fleet. For information on running a Shared Can fleet, click [[Running AMC Fleets|here]].
  
 
===Gas harvesting===
 
===Gas harvesting===
For those able or willing to '[[Gas Cloud Mining|huff gas]]' in [[wormhole]] space, the AMC members often provide opportunities to collaboratively harvest gas from wormhole sites. There are no restrictions on the ships you want to fly in these operations, the ships can range from combat based ships to [[Prospect]]s for better gas mining. These are similar to 'BYOC' operations however boosts may not be available. Gas sites are found via [[AMC_Exploration|exploration near AMC]] and familiarity with the [[WHC_Mapper|mapper]] is very useful.
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For those able or willing to '[[Gas Cloud Mining|huff gas]]', some AMC members occasionally provide opportunities to collaboratively harvest gas in [[wormhole]] space. There are no restrictions on the ships you'd fly in these operations, ranging from combat-based ships to [[Venture|Ventures]] and [[Prospect|Prospects]] for a better yield. These are similar to 'BYOC' operations, although boosts may not be available. Gas sites are found via [[AMC_Exploration|exploration near AMC]], and familiarity with the [[WHC_Mapper|mapper]] is very useful.
  
 
===Wormhole mining===
 
===Wormhole mining===
There is opportunity to mine out asteroids in wormhole space with others in the AMC generally and sometimes the capability of mining ore in a shared can operation with ships provided for the duration of the operation.
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In addition to gas, wormholes also contain [[Wormhole sites#Ore_sites|ore]] and [[Wormhole sites#Ice_belts|ice]] sites. The latter, in particular, can be found in [[Shattered wormhole systems|shattered wormholes]] and, given all classes of ice are present, it isn't rare for the campus members to seize the opportunity or band together in an improvised operation whenever one such wormhole spawns and is detected near AMC.
  
 
===Site mining===
 
===Site mining===
During missions or in general, there are sites to mine out in the AMC that have better or other ores than the ones typically found locally. These can be spawned by missions or by running combat sites. There are also sites that spontaneously appear around the local systems which are available to mine. [[Ice_Mining|Ice mining]] is also supported by the AMC and Ice mining related modules are required for profitable ice mining. Coordination for ice mining is often done via AMC [[Slack]].
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While running missions or exploring, sites with better -or different- ores than the ones typically found at the local belts can be found. There are also [[Asteroids and ore#Cosmic anomalies|ore anomalies]] that spontaneously appear in the area, and [[Ice harvesting#Ice belts|ice belts]] in selected systems. [[Ice harvesting|Ice mining]] is indeed supported by AMC, and a frequent activity among the campus members. Coordination for ice mining is often done via the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]].
  
 
==Services==
 
==Services==
===AMC Buy-Back===
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===AMC Buyback===
One of the services of the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' is our [http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/AMC_Buyback_Spreadsheet AMC Buy-Back service]. This service lets you sell your ore, gas, ice or minerals directly within the AMC Home System and some of the surrounding systems. This service offers you a higher pay out than a new player would get without significant skills and standings. As both get the higher value of mineral cost along with benefits of sell orders in Jita where we sell - along with the saving of logistics of moving it.
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One of the key services of the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' is the [[AMC Buyback Spreadsheet|AMC Buyback Service]], which lets you sell your ore, gas and ice directly from the AMC home system and the surrounding area. This service offers a higher payout than a new player would otherwise get without significant skills and standings, benefiting from both the higher value of the refined materials along with the prices in <font color="white">'''Jita'''</font>, where we sell them - not to mention the logistics of moving it.
  
The service fee for this service is 4% of refined value of ore, ice, or gas submitted. The fee is automatically put into sheet used, so you don’t need to work it out. With this fee we fund the AMC services and hangars - for example the Half-Priced Mining Barges service is funded out of this isk.
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The fee for this service is 4% of the refined value of the ore, ice and gas submitted, which is automatically deducted from the corresponding Jita-buy prices by the corresponding spreadsheet, so you don’t need to work it out. Said fee helps support the AMC services and hangars - for example, the Half-Priced Mining Barges provided by the campus are funded out of this ISK.
  
With this point in mind, it is recommended to use this service. As not only do you save a lot of effort and get more isk, but you help out future AMC members and the campus. When you use this AMC service, please refer to the corresponding [[AMC Buyback Spreadsheet|Wiki Page]].
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With this point in mind, it is recommended to use this service, as not only would you save a lot of effort and typically make more ISK, but you'd help out future AMC members and the campus. Please refer to the corresponding [[AMC Buyback Spreadsheet|wiki page]] for more information.
  
 
===AMC Refining===
 
===AMC Refining===
  
The [[AMC Refining Service Spreadsheet|AMC Refining Service]] offers our members a perfect refine of ore from AMC Refinery. This allows members to get more out of their ore or ice than would normally. To allow us to run the AMC and all related services we take a small handling fee for this service, which is 2.5% of the minerals. The outcome of the service will be higher than a perfect refine with 0% tax in an NPC Station. For more information and to submit your refining request, please visit the [[AMC Refining Service Spreadsheet|AMC Refining Service]] wiki page.
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The [[AMC Refining Service Spreadsheet|AMC Refining Service]] offers a perfect reprocessing yield at the AMC refinery. This allows our members to get more materials out of their ore or ice than they would normally do - the outcome of the service will be higher than a perfect refine with 0% tax in an NPC Station.
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To help support AMC and the various services the campus provides, a small handling fee is charged for this service in the form of 2.5% of the resulting minerals and ice products. Please refer to the corresponding [[AMC Refining Service Spreadsheet|wiki page]] for more information.
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===Free T1 Mining Ships===
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If you are concerned that you may not have a suitable mining ship upon joining, the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' offers a free [[Venture]] to its members. Simply take one out of the '''Corporation Hangar''' at HQ, or ask any [[Titles within EVE University#Freshman|Freshman]] to pick it for you if you are yet to receive that title. Please make sure to follow the instructions from the [[EVE University Corporate Hangars]] page.
  
===Free T1 Mining Ship===
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===Free Modules and Charges===
If you are concerned that you do not have a usable ship for mining when you join the '''Amarr Mining Campus''', the '''AMC''' offers a free [[Venture]]. The AMC also provides you with a slightly reduced cost [[Mining Barge]]. To get the [[Venture]] you can take one out of the Corporation Hangar in the Home Station. Please make sure to follow the instructions from the [[EVE University Corporate Hangars|EVE University Corporation Hangars]] page.
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During your stay at the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' you can make use of the modules, hulls, drones and charges provided through the '''Corporation Hangar''' at HQ. These include mining and exploration equipment, burst charges and mining crystals, among other items. A complete list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sIsZC0WL5qVdgN1PFw75eNgwfMyPbK0vzBkRuRJn9O4 here].
  
===Free T1 Modules===
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For those items pertaining to the campus inventory, and sold instead at Jita-sell price, please contact a '''Hangar Officer''' or drop a message in ''#need-a-staffer'' in the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]] with your request.
While you are in the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' you can make use of the following Modules to fit your ship to optimize your mining (all available items are within the Corporation Hangar in the Home Station).  If you do not see an item in the Corporation Hangar, please contact an officer about the availability of the module you are seeking. There is also a large number of T1 and T2 modules and ships available for purchase from the AMC,  a complete list is [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sIsZC0WL5qVdgN1PFw75eNgwfMyPbK0vzBkRuRJn9O4 here], just contact an officer to request these.
 
  
 
===Free Station Containers===
 
===Free Station Containers===
We provide Station Containers to help you organize your hangars. Ask an officer and we will provide you with 10.
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We provide [[Containers#Station Container|Station Containers]] to help you organize your hangars. Just ask a '''Hangar Officer''' or drop a message in ''#need-a-staffer'' in the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]] with the required amount.
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===Half-Priced Mining Barges===
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To help new members get up to speed as soon as they train the necessary skills, the '''Amarr Mining Campus''' offers Mining Barges (i.e. [[Procurer]], [[Retriever]] and [[Covetor]]) at a reduced price.
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These hulls are sold at half the corresponding Jita-sell price and, when a fully-fitted barge is requested, any modules and drones made available for free through the '''Corporation Hangar''' would also be included free of charge in the fitted ship. For any additional modules and rigs, the full Jita-sell price would apply.
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Given its purpose, a maximum of five (5) barges per member can be acquired at a reduced price under this program, although further mining barges can nevertheless be purchased at full price once said limit is met. To make a request, please contact a '''Hangar Officer''' or drop a message in ''#need-a-staffer'' in the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]].
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===Other Mining Ships===
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In addition to the above barges, a number of mining and [[Industrial Command Ships]] can also be acquired at Jita-sell price from the campus, with those items made available for free through the '''Corporation Hangar''' still included free of charge in this case.
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The available fits can be found in [[Fleet-Up]], i.e.:
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* [https://fleet-up.com/Doctrine/Item/44366 Mining and Exploration Frigates]
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* [https://fleet-up.com/Doctrine/Item/44367 Mining Barges and Exhumers]
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Concerning the latter, it shall be noted that [[Rigs#Drone|Medium Drone Mining Augmentor]] rigs are available as an alternative for the [[Porpoise]]; and the [[Orca]] can be requested without rigs if trading the extra tank for mining yield would be desired - but the [[Rigs#Drone|Large Drone Mining Augmentor]] rigs will have to be sourced independently.
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Once again, please contact a '''Hangar Officer''' or drop a message in ''#need-a-staffer'' in the [[UniSlacks|AMC Slack]] to make a request.
  
 
===BPO Library===
 
===BPO Library===
We have a large BPO library available for members to make copies for their own use. More information [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=233&t=108517 here]
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We have a large BPO library available for members to make copies for their own use, along with manufacturing and research facilities. Please refer to [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=233&t=108517 this thread] for more information.
 
 
===Half-Priced Mining Barges===
 
In your stay at the '''Amarr Mining Campus''', the '''AMC''' offers half-priced Mining Barges ([[Retriever]], [[Covetor]], and [[Procurer]]) to members. These Mining Barges are made available at half of Jita price, and are available at home station; additionally, you may purchase any mining modules, that are not available for free through the Corporation Hangars, at full Jita price. This service allows new '''AMC''' members to get started with mining very quickly once making their way to the campus. While the '''AMC''' is excited to offer this service, we do ask that you limit half-priced Mining Barge requests to one at a time. Please, contact an officer to make a request of this service.
 
  
 
===Useful Links===
 
===Useful Links===
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[[Lillik%27s_Guide_to_(relatively)_Safe_Ice_Harvesting|Lillik's Guide to (relatively) Safe Ice Harvesting]]<br />
 
[[Lillik%27s_Guide_to_(relatively)_Safe_Ice_Harvesting|Lillik's Guide to (relatively) Safe Ice Harvesting]]<br />
  
[https://ore.cerlestes.de/ Ore Table] by cerlestes
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[https://ore.cerlestes.de/ Ore Table] by Cerlestes.
  
 
{{Mining Links}}
 
{{Mining Links}}
 
[[Category:EVE University Campuses]]
 
[[Category:EVE University Campuses]]
 
[[Category:AMC]]
 
[[Category:AMC]]

Revision as of 18:53, 7 September 2019

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For a summary of EVE University's rules and code of conduct, see EVE University Rules.
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Mission Statement

The Amarr Mining Campus was founded to provide EVE University students with the opportunity to learn how to mine efficiently and safely.

Our mission includes giving advice for solo mining and providing organised fleet operations. The Amarr Mining Campus enables a cooperative effort in mining operations and educates its members about the most basic and fundamental activity in EVE Online - without which you wouldn’t have your ships - Mining.

You will learn how to maximize your productivity in a supportive environment when in Shared Cans, and can frequently enjoy ‘boosts’ provided by other AMC members in ‘Bring Your Own Can’ operations. Members will also have the opportunity to get used to managing spreadsheets to help keep track of mining fleets, and how to arrange their own. Our members aim to be helpful and engaging, helping with more advanced topics along the way, making the AMC an ideal place to practice mining, industry and research.

Background

The Amarr Mining Campus was initiated by Seranti Olerie, Ubermensch Invictus and Vger Starseed in March 2012. However, they have retired their position in the AMC and moved on to other things in EVE.

A number of criteria were set up to choose a suitable location for the AMC, revolving around its seclusion, accessibility to a central trade hub, profitability, and also variation in the activities possible around the campus.

The AMC is currently headquartered at Shemah VIII - Moon 2 - Kador Family Bureau

Leadership

The Amarr Mining Campus is currently managed by:

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The AMC Manager is responsible for the Amarr Mining Campus.

Assistant Manager:

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Tau Hopper
Admin Officer
  • Dairek Alamari
  • John Silverfox
  • noodliness
Buyback Officer
  • Octavius Augustinus
Hangar Officer
  • Doreem Freirson
  • Edhin Delphiki
  • Zeerse Solaris
Hauling Officer
  • Ismaroo
  • Skinna Deninard
Refining Officer
  • Kyrrant

Joining the Amarr Mining Campus

The AMC is looking for EVE University members with an interest and a desire to invest in mining in the long term. This ranges from mining in ore and ice belts, ore anomalies and moons in our systems, to operating in wormholes - covertly harvesting gas in unknown space. All current members of EVE University are welcome to join us. Head on down to campus and say hello!

Items to bring

You should bring your fastest ship and you can contact people on campus to ferry your other items to the AMC if needed. A lot of mining modules and ships are provided by the AMC’s own industry and internal logistics. There are also members in the AMC willing to ship items from the trade hubs if required, typically the local one. During wartime, remember not to bring what you can’t afford to lose. The AMC can provide ECM Griffins for free if requested.

Alts

The Amarr Mining Campus is currently open to Alts from any Ivy League members. We do not currently accept +5 (NAP) or +10 (Friends) characters or Alumni. In general, any Alt that participates in an AMC operation needs to be approved by an AMC Officer in advance.

Moreover, contact an officer, or drop a message in #need-a-staffer in the AMC Slack, to have your alts added to the access list for the AMC chat and structures.

Campus Rules and Procedures

General

  • As for all EVE University campuses, the EVE University Rules take precedence.
  • Do not buy or sell within 5 jumps from home station except for NPC seeded items, such as skillbooks. This rule does apply to out of campus and out of corp Alts too.
  • During any campus activity join the AMC channel in Mumble, at least to be able to listen.
  • Only EVE University main characters are allowed on mailing list.
  • Do not mine or stay undocked while AFK. This is for your own safety, as war targets can attack you without interference from CONCORD even in high-sec space.
  • Do not place a MTU on any asteroid belts within 6 jumps of the home system. The exception to this rule is for operations and with FC permission.
  • Help other campus members to learn.
  • Fly what you can afford to lose.

PvP

  • Running PVP ops at AMC is not forbidden, but kills and losses must be kept at an absolute minimum.
  • The only exception to the allowed PVP ops is war targets, which can only be engaged for rescue operations or with AMC Officer permission. Instead, dock up until they leave.
  • The EVE University Rules of Engagement apply to any PVP activity within the AMC.

PvE

Mission rewards must not be shared with an AMC fleet unless it is a specific mission fleet. Please refrain from taking over someone’s site if they’re in the campus, and respect the rights of other players to the content of the sites even if they are not in the Uni.

Local chat

Local chat is advised to be kept open in a separate window, set up so that the minimum amount of conversation is presented in favour of a longer member list.

Communication

Feel free to enter the AMC channel in the Mumble server, but please respect the current conversation when entering. If there is chatter specific to a particular fleet, it is polite to use one of the provided subchannels for said fleet.

The in-game chat channel is: AMC (EVE Uni)

Also please join the AMC Slack, and our mailing list: Amarr Mining Campus - the welcome mail contains most of the information you'll need to get started.

Bookmarking

Wormhole bookmarks can be created in the AMC Exploration folder within the Corporation Locations. For mapping purposes we use the AMC-Mapper.

Mission fleets can similarly make use of the AMC Mission Fleet folder; and general bookmarks can otherwise be left in the corresponding container within the Freshman Hangar at HQ, to be shared with other AMC members.

Mining operations

Main article: Mining fleets

Every member of the AMC is encouraged to join any existing AMC mining operation or to plan an AMC mining operation as a Fleet Commander on their own. There is no need for special skills to run or join a mining operation. If you're planning on running a mining operation, you only need a spreadsheet and people to mine, haul, and scout. Please try to ensure that there is only one organized AMC mining operation at a time.

A majority of the time, Shared Can operations are announced via the in-game calendar, the AMC subforum and the MOTD, so everyone can see whether they'd be able to join in advance. But there are also spontaneous operations that aren't announced beforehand. We also run frequent BYOCs that you can join. Simply ask in the chat channel for information on what is going on.

To participate in a mining fleet you may use any mining-capable ship fitted with mining lasers. You can also use any appropriate hauling or boosting ship after consulting with the fleet commander. You do not have to bring any specific type of ship but use the most appropriate for your fleet role. If you require a Venture or Mining Barge, note that there are Venture hulls available for free in the Freshman Hangar, and barges can be purchased at a reduced price. Other fully-fitted mining ships are also available from the campus.

Bring Your Own Can (BYOC)

A BYOC (Bring Your Own Can) mining operation involves an Orca or Porpoise pilot providing boosts to your mining yield and mining laser range, reducing also the capacitor usage of your mining lasers so that they can cycle faster. All BYOC operations are run by volunteer boosting pilots. It is courteous, though entirely optional, to gift the Orca pilot with a tip as a thank you for the increased yield. Anyone can lead a BYOC, and being a boss is easier than you think.

Shared Can (SC)

Shared Can mining operations are organized by a volunteer fleet commander. The fleet commander arranges for boosters and haulers to be available during the operation. Every AMC member can join the mining operation for as long as they wish. After the mining operation, the ore is sold with the AMC Buyback Service and divided between the members according to their time spent in-fleet. For information on running a Shared Can fleet, click here.

Gas harvesting

For those able or willing to 'huff gas', some AMC members occasionally provide opportunities to collaboratively harvest gas in wormhole space. There are no restrictions on the ships you'd fly in these operations, ranging from combat-based ships to Ventures and Prospects for a better yield. These are similar to 'BYOC' operations, although boosts may not be available. Gas sites are found via exploration near AMC, and familiarity with the mapper is very useful.

Wormhole mining

In addition to gas, wormholes also contain ore and ice sites. The latter, in particular, can be found in shattered wormholes and, given all classes of ice are present, it isn't rare for the campus members to seize the opportunity or band together in an improvised operation whenever one such wormhole spawns and is detected near AMC.

Site mining

While running missions or exploring, sites with better -or different- ores than the ones typically found at the local belts can be found. There are also ore anomalies that spontaneously appear in the area, and ice belts in selected systems. Ice mining is indeed supported by AMC, and a frequent activity among the campus members. Coordination for ice mining is often done via the AMC Slack.

Services

AMC Buyback

One of the key services of the Amarr Mining Campus is the AMC Buyback Service, which lets you sell your ore, gas and ice directly from the AMC home system and the surrounding area. This service offers a higher payout than a new player would otherwise get without significant skills and standings, benefiting from both the higher value of the refined materials along with the prices in Jita, where we sell them - not to mention the logistics of moving it.

The fee for this service is 4% of the refined value of the ore, ice and gas submitted, which is automatically deducted from the corresponding Jita-buy prices by the corresponding spreadsheet, so you don’t need to work it out. Said fee helps support the AMC services and hangars - for example, the Half-Priced Mining Barges provided by the campus are funded out of this ISK.

With this point in mind, it is recommended to use this service, as not only would you save a lot of effort and typically make more ISK, but you'd help out future AMC members and the campus. Please refer to the corresponding wiki page for more information.

AMC Refining

The AMC Refining Service offers a perfect reprocessing yield at the AMC refinery. This allows our members to get more materials out of their ore or ice than they would normally do - the outcome of the service will be higher than a perfect refine with 0% tax in an NPC Station.

To help support AMC and the various services the campus provides, a small handling fee is charged for this service in the form of 2.5% of the resulting minerals and ice products. Please refer to the corresponding wiki page for more information.

Free T1 Mining Ships

If you are concerned that you may not have a suitable mining ship upon joining, the Amarr Mining Campus offers a free Venture to its members. Simply take one out of the Corporation Hangar at HQ, or ask any Freshman to pick it for you if you are yet to receive that title. Please make sure to follow the instructions from the EVE University Corporate Hangars page.

Free Modules and Charges

During your stay at the Amarr Mining Campus you can make use of the modules, hulls, drones and charges provided through the Corporation Hangar at HQ. These include mining and exploration equipment, burst charges and mining crystals, among other items. A complete list can be found here.

For those items pertaining to the campus inventory, and sold instead at Jita-sell price, please contact a Hangar Officer or drop a message in #need-a-staffer in the AMC Slack with your request.

Free Station Containers

We provide Station Containers to help you organize your hangars. Just ask a Hangar Officer or drop a message in #need-a-staffer in the AMC Slack with the required amount.

Half-Priced Mining Barges

To help new members get up to speed as soon as they train the necessary skills, the Amarr Mining Campus offers Mining Barges (i.e. Procurer, Retriever and Covetor) at a reduced price.

These hulls are sold at half the corresponding Jita-sell price and, when a fully-fitted barge is requested, any modules and drones made available for free through the Corporation Hangar would also be included free of charge in the fitted ship. For any additional modules and rigs, the full Jita-sell price would apply.

Given its purpose, a maximum of five (5) barges per member can be acquired at a reduced price under this program, although further mining barges can nevertheless be purchased at full price once said limit is met. To make a request, please contact a Hangar Officer or drop a message in #need-a-staffer in the AMC Slack.

Other Mining Ships

In addition to the above barges, a number of mining and Industrial Command Ships can also be acquired at Jita-sell price from the campus, with those items made available for free through the Corporation Hangar still included free of charge in this case.

The available fits can be found in Fleet-Up, i.e.:

Concerning the latter, it shall be noted that Medium Drone Mining Augmentor rigs are available as an alternative for the Porpoise; and the Orca can be requested without rigs if trading the extra tank for mining yield would be desired - but the Large Drone Mining Augmentor rigs will have to be sourced independently.

Once again, please contact a Hangar Officer or drop a message in #need-a-staffer in the AMC Slack to make a request.

BPO Library

We have a large BPO library available for members to make copies for their own use, along with manufacturing and research facilities. Please refer to this thread for more information.

Useful Links

Lillik's Guide to (relatively) Safe Ice Harvesting

Ore Table by Cerlestes.