Abrasion Blaster

EDFM // Mining

An abrasion blaster breaks visible surface deposits from asteroids.

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This article is still being written and may be incomplete.

Uncertain: Exact per-variant outfitting statistics and deposit behavior still need direct Live-game verification.

Status

Draft

Last reviewed

2026-08-24

Reviewer

Sythan

Game mode

Both

Version coverage

unspecified

Source quality

EDCD outfitting data plus current mining workflow research

Known uncertainty

Exact per-variant outfitting statistics and deposit behavior still need direct Live-game verification.

Abrasion Blaster

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MODULE

Module class

Mining tool

Slot type

Hardpoint

Mount

Fixed and turreted small variants

Availability

Standard outfitting module family

Engineering

Needs verification

Related modules

Seismic Charge Launcher, Pulse Wave Analyser, Collector Limpet Controller, Refinery

The Abrasion Blaster is used to dislodge visible surface deposits from an asteroid. It is commonly carried for core mining, where a cracked asteroid exposes deposits that must be knocked loose before collection.

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Mining role

Mining role

Breaks exposed surface deposits from an asteroid.

Used by

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Notes

Often carried with a seismic charge launcher because cracked core asteroids expose deposits.

The abrasion blaster supports Surface Deposit Mining directly and often follows a successful core detonation. It does not replace a mining laser for ordinary fragments and does not collect anything by itself; collectors and a refinery still complete the loop.

Related Field Procedures

• How to Core Mine (Draft) — Identify core asteroids, place seismic charges, crack the asteroid safely, and collect exposed deposits.
• How to Mine Surface Deposits (Draft) — Break surface deposits from asteroids with an abrasion blaster and collect the resulting materials or commodities.

Related Field Manual Entries

Surface Deposit Mining Core Mining How to Mine Surface Deposits Collector Limpet Controller Refinery