Sythan: Build Mining data architecture and draft reference foundation

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Build Mining data architecture and draft reference foundation

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return {
{
key = "mining-laser",
page = "Mining Laser",
group = "Extraction hardpoint",
slot = "Hardpoint",
mounts = "Fixed and turreted variants in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Breaks standard mining fragments from laser-mineable asteroid material.",
methods = { "Laser Mining" },
notes = "Still requires a refinery and cargo space to turn fragments into saleable cargo."
},
{
key = "abrasion-blaster",
page = "Abrasion Blaster",
group = "Extraction hardpoint",
slot = "Hardpoint",
mounts = "Fixed and turreted small hardpoint variants in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Breaks exposed surface deposits from an asteroid.",
methods = { "Core Mining", "Surface Deposit Mining" },
notes = "Often carried with a seismic charge launcher because cracked core asteroids expose deposits."
},
{
key = "seismic-charge-launcher",
page = "Seismic Charge Launcher",
group = "Extraction hardpoint",
slot = "Hardpoint",
mounts = "Fixed and turreted medium hardpoint variants in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Places charges into asteroid fissures for core mining.",
methods = { "Core Mining" },
notes = "Charge strength and fissure strength determine whether the detonation is safe, weak, or excessive."
},
{
key = "sub-surface-displacement-missile",
page = "Sub-surface Displacement Missile",
group = "Extraction hardpoint",
slot = "Hardpoint",
mounts = "Fixed and turreted medium hardpoint variants in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Extracts sub-surface deposits after a prospector identifies a usable deposit.",
methods = { "Sub-surface Mining" },
notes = "The missile is held while tracking the deposit indicator, then released in the highlighted band."
},
{
key = "pulse-wave-analyser",
page = "Pulse Wave Analyser",
group = "Scanner hardpoint utility",
slot = "Utility-style hardpoint scanner in EDCD outfitting data",
mounts = "Rated variants",
role = "Highlights asteroids with notable deposits, especially useful when searching for core candidates.",
methods = { "Core Mining", "Surface Deposit Mining" },
notes = "It narrows the search; it does not replace close inspection or prospecting."
},
{
key = "prospector-limpet-controller",
page = "Prospector Limpet Controller",
group = "Limpet controller",
slot = "Optional internal",
mounts = "Multiple classes and ratings in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Analyses an asteroid's contents before mining and enables informed target selection.",
methods = { "Laser Mining", "Sub-surface Mining", "Core Mining" },
notes = "Carry limpets in cargo; a controller alone cannot launch without limpet ammunition."
},
{
key = "collector-limpet-controller",
page = "Collector Limpet Controller",
group = "Limpet controller",
slot = "Optional internal",
mounts = "Multiple classes and ratings in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Collects fragments, chunks, and canisters so the ship is not scooping by hand.",
methods = { "Laser Mining", "Core Mining", "Sub-surface Mining", "Surface Deposit Mining" },
notes = "Limpets can be destroyed by impact or by targeting a single object before launch, so mining procedures should cover launch habits."
},
{
key = "refinery",
page = "Refinery",
group = "Processing module",
slot = "Optional internal",
mounts = "Multiple classes and ratings in EDCD outfitting data",
role = "Converts collected mining fragments into whole tonnes of cargo.",
methods = { "Laser Mining", "Core Mining", "Sub-surface Mining", "Surface Deposit Mining" },
notes = "More bins make mixed-fragment mining easier; a full cargo hold or blocked bins can stop refining."
},
{
key = "detailed-surface-scanner",
page = "Detailed Surface Scanner",
group = "Discovery scanner",
slot = "Optional internal",
mounts = "Single module family",
role = "Maps planetary rings to reveal hotspots for commodities that can be targeted while mining.",
methods = { "Laser Mining", "Core Mining", "Sub-surface Mining" },
notes = "A hotspot is a search aid, not a guarantee that every asteroid contains the named commodity."
},
{
key = "cargo-rack",
page = "Cargo Rack",
group = "Storage",
slot = "Optional internal",
mounts = "Multiple sizes",
role = "Carries limpets before mining and refined commodity cargo after mining.",
methods = { "Laser Mining", "Core Mining", "Sub-surface Mining", "Surface Deposit Mining" },
notes = "Leave room for the cargo you intend to mine; filling all capacity with limpets prevents immediate refining."
}
}

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