Space Engineers

Space Engineers

Mole Space Miner
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Update: 20 Feb, 2023 @ 7:53pm

Added Automatic LCDs2 loaded to display active ore loading and ship performance on the cockpit displays (originally used with the MicroMole design; I liked this feature so much that I'll eventually add it to all my designs).

Update: 13 Sep, 2022 @ 8:16am

To significantly increase forward and backward acceleration and braking power, respectively, I added six forward and six backward hydrogen thrusters; eight small hydrogen tanks were also integrated into the design to handle the short-term hydrogen requirements for the thrusters.

Why did I do this? Acceleration was sluggish when fully loaded, especially in hostile situations. I wanted/needed a significant boost in acceleration to "get out of Dodge" and a much shorter deceleration distance when racing to home port with hostile NPCs on my tail. Although the supply of hydrogen in the tanks is relatively small, the volume is more than sufficient to get the ship to full speed, do some maneuvering, and still have enough for the requisite braking process.

The small gain in required parts for building in survival is more than offset by the ship's increased performance.

Update: 22 Jan, 2022 @ 7:40pm