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The '''Detailed Surface Scanner''' ('''DSS''') is an optional internal module used to scan planets, moons, rings, and other bodies within a system, revealing surface detail, geological and biological signal counts, and other body-specific information used for exploration data value | The '''Detailed Surface Scanner''' ('''DSS''') is an optional internal module used to scan planets, moons, rings, and other bodies within a system, revealing surface detail, geological and biological signal counts, and other body-specific information used for exploration data value, site-hunting, and [[Mining|mining]] route planning. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Firing | Firing Detailed Surface Scanner probes at a body reveals a fuller data set than the system-wide discovery scan alone provides, and is a prerequisite for locating many body-specific points of interest. It is distinct from [[Sensors]], the core internal module governing general contact detection range. | ||
== Mining role == | |||
For mining, the DSS is used to map [[Planetary Rings|planetary rings]] and reveal [[Mining Hotspot|mining hotspots]]. A hotspot marker helps commanders choose where to enter a ring for [[Laser Mining|laser]], [[Core Mining|core]], or [[Sub-surface Mining|sub-surface]] runs. | |||
A hotspot is only a targeting aid. After dropping into the ring, commanders still need to prospect individual asteroids, extract with the correct equipment, collect fragments or deposits, refine cargo, and verify current sell prices. | |||
Relevant procedures: | |||
* [[How to Scan Planetary Rings for Mining Hotspots]] | |||
* [[How to Find a Mining Hotspot]] | |||
* [[How to Start Mining]] | |||
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=== Related Engineering Guides === | === Related Engineering Guides === | ||
{{Related articles|[[Engineering]] [[Engineering Blueprints]] [[Exploration]]}} | {{Related articles|[[Engineering]] [[Engineering Blueprints]] [[Exploration]] [[Mining]] [[Planetary Rings]] [[Mining Hotspot]]}} | ||
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[[Category:Optional Internal Engineering]] | [[Category:Optional Internal Engineering]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:58, 23 August 2026
EDFM // Mining
The optional internal module used to scan planetary bodies and map rings for exploration and mining.
The Detailed Surface Scanner (DSS) is an optional internal module used to scan planets, moons, rings, and other bodies within a system, revealing surface detail, geological and biological signal counts, and other body-specific information used for exploration data value, site-hunting, and mining route planning.
Overview
Firing Detailed Surface Scanner probes at a body reveals a fuller data set than the system-wide discovery scan alone provides, and is a prerequisite for locating many body-specific points of interest. It is distinct from Sensors, the core internal module governing general contact detection range.
Mining role
For mining, the DSS is used to map planetary rings and reveal mining hotspots. A hotspot marker helps commanders choose where to enter a ring for laser, core, or sub-surface runs.
A hotspot is only a targeting aid. After dropping into the ring, commanders still need to prospect individual asteroids, extract with the correct equipment, collect fragments or deposits, refine cargo, and verify current sell prices.
Relevant procedures:
Engineering
| Engineer | Maximum grade |
|---|---|
| Felicity Farseer | Grade 3 |
| Hera Tani | Grade 5 |
| Lei Cheung | Grade 5 |
Both Hera Tani (at The Jet's Hole in Kuwemaki) and Lei Cheung (at Trader's Rest in Laksak) are EDFM's currently documented Grade 5 Detailed Surface Scanner Engineers.