Prospector Limpet Controller
EDFM // Mining
Deploys limpets that analyse an asteroid's mineral content before mining it — the standard companion to any mining laser.
The Prospector Limpet Controller launches limpets that scan an asteroid and reveal its mineral composition and yield potential before a Commander commits to mining it.
Overview
Prospector limpets are one of four original Limpet Controller types (alongside Collector, Fuel Transfer, and Hatch Breaker), and are considered essential for efficient mining: without one, a Commander is mining asteroids blind, with no way to tell a rich deposit from a low-value one before spending time and Mining Laser cargo-hold-space on it. A Prospector scan is normally paired with a Collector Limpet Controller to actually retrieve whatever the mining process breaks loose.
Engineering
| Engineer | Maximum grade |
|---|---|
| Ram Tah | Grade 5 |