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Posted by: Steve Walmsley
« on: March 01, 2011, 12:38:01 PM »

Quote from: NoonStar on March 01, 2011, 12:12:45 PM
How many mass drivers do you tend to put per planet? Or is there a ratio you use, such as 1:1 mine, 1:5 mines, etc.

Each mass driver can send 5000 tons of minerals per year so you need to check the mining tab to see the projected mining totals for a year.

Steve
Posted by: Erik L
« on: March 01, 2011, 12:26:53 PM »

I use 5-10 on mining colonies, and 1 on the receiving end.
Posted by: NoonStar
« on: March 01, 2011, 12:12:45 PM »

How many mass drivers do you tend to put per planet? Or is there a ratio you use, such as 1:1 mine, 1:5 mines, etc.
Posted by: NoonStar
« on: March 01, 2011, 11:59:22 AM »

Thats what I was thinking of doing. Alright, I got a green light then. Thanks.
Posted by: Erik L
« on: March 01, 2011, 11:54:53 AM »

One thing you can do is set up a colony close to the JP, use mass drivers to send all the mineral to that point, and then transship them through the JP with freighters.
Posted by: NoonStar
« on: March 01, 2011, 11:49:57 AM »

About to start mining out of a nearby system. I was wondering what the best way would be? I wouldnt think I could just use mass drivers. Do you usually set up a trade hub for that system where all resources are gathered, and then get freighters to move through jump gates?