What is the best mining laser head for the MISC Prospector?

The Arbor MH1 is the best all-around laser head providing superior window size and stability for solo prospecting. For breaking massive high-resistance Tier 1 Quantainium rocks, the Helix MH1 provides maximum laser power penetration.

What is the difference between active and passive mining modules?

Passive modules (e.g., Rieger-C3, Vaux-C3) grant continuous stat bonuses such as reduced instability or increased window size. Active modules (e.g., Surge, Stampede, Focus) are consumable charges triggered on demand to inject sudden power bursts or instant stabilization.

Can the ARGO MOLE break larger rocks than the Prospector?

Yes. The ARGO MOLE features three Size 2 mining turrets with higher base laser power output and support for Size 2 mining heads (like Helix MH2 and Arbor MH2), enabling a multi-crew team to shatter deposits exceeding 25,000 kg mass.

PATCH 4.10

Mining LoadoutCalculator & Builder

Configure ship hardpoints, laser heads, sub-item modules, and deployable gadgets. Simulate real-time thermal power, green zone margins, and acquisition costs.

Laser Simulator

Popular Meta Presets (1-Click Load)

Step 1: Select Mining Chassis3 Mining Hulls Available

Step 2: Configure Laser Hardpoints1 Mount Hardpoint

Main Turret

Hardpoint Size 1 Mount

ONLINE

Mining Laser HeadS1 • 1 SLOTS

POWER3120W

GREEN ZONE-60%

PRICE22,000

Sub-Item Expansion Slots1 Slot

Slot 1PASSIVE

Secondary Mount Offline

Prospector chassis is engineered for single solo laser mount

Active Deployable EVA GadgetsAttaches directly to asteroid face

Gadgets are manually deployed on stubborn or high-mass deposits via EVA to alter rock resistance, instability, and shatter margins before firing ship lasers.

Gadget Mount #1

RESISTANCE0%

INSTABILITY-35%

GREEN ZONE+100%

Live Loadout Diagnostics

1 Active Laser Hardpoint

ONLINE

Total Thermal Power2,964 W

Min: 593WOpt Range: 30mMax Range: 90m

Estimated Breaking Capacity

10,586 kg Rock Mass

MAX EFFORT

Rock Dynamics Modifiers

Optimal Green Zone+12%

Rock Resistance0%

Rock Instability-41%

Extraction Laser Power1,850 W

Inert Material Filtering-31%

Equipment Budget

43,500 aUEC

Launch Fracture Simulator Check Rock Crackability

In-Game Calibration Engine

Calculations reflect composite multi-laser stacking physics and modifier curves in Star Citizen Prospector.

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

Complete Laser Hardpoint & Modifier Calibration Matrix

V1.2-ONLINE

LASER CALIBRATION

MIN PWR

-5%593

MAX PWR

-5%2,964

OPT RNG

30m

MAX RNG

90m

EXT PWR

1,850

DEPOSIT STABILIZATION

RESIST.

INSTAB.

-35%-41%

SHATTER

INERT

-1%-31%

FIELD OPTIMIZERS

CHRG RT

-30%-2%

OPT ZONE

+180%12%

OVERCHRG

CLUST.