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Nibbler Mk 3 Miner, ore recovery system and portable refinery

This is the Blue Mining Spec portable mining refinery.

This is a refit of an earlier design which featured a rotating drill head.. which in field trials eventually developed an annoying tendency to break off sadly - but otherwise worked better. The head was replaced with a less versatile fixed head design, but this resulted in less visibility for the pilot. The ore recovery system of the rotating head design remains and it can easily be converted back to a rotating system if desired.

Blue Mining Specs demand multiple backup systems for all critical systems.
This unit features multiple redundant power: solar array, three batteries and two reactors to meet this requirement.

It also features a primary and emergency control seat. The main cockpit features a pressurised cabin for comfort, and the emergency module mounted in the centre of the ship is also linked to an air supply.

This unit is designed for the Blue Mining Inc Asteroid mining fleet requirements.
This is meant to be operated in concert with a mothership, or base as such it does not feature a medical bay.

In addition to reduntant power, this is designed to minimise waste from lost ore.
It features an ore recovery system to maximise mining yield, by capturing all loose ore with our patented "collar recovery system".

Other features:
Ore Detection System.
Refuge Compartment for emergencies.
On board refinery.
Multiple cargo compartments.
Docking port for cargo transfer.
Multiple Merge points for transport on a mothership.

The Secondary control point can also be used as a fuel and air supply refilling station for crew performing EVA's.

Warning:
Blue mining Inc advises that any crew found tampering with the collar system gravity generator; and reversing it in order to use their rear docking port as an improvised rail gun cannon will face disiplinary action from their supervisor if caught! ;o)