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Refinery Processing MethodsHead-to-HeadPATCH 4.10

Pyrometric ChromalysisVSCormack Method

Direct Spec Differentials • Tactical Scenarios • Telemetry Analysis

Candidate Alpha

Pyrometric Chromalysis

Option A
Key Advantages
  • Higher return yield (38.3% vs 31.5%), yielding more sellable cargo.
Tradeoffs & Limits
  • Higher station fee (1.4x multiplier).
  • Longer wait duration before batch completion (Slow).
■ Tactical Scenario Verdict:Choose **Pyrometric Chromalysis** if your goal is maximizing gross aUEC profit per SCU of valuable ores like Quantainium and Bexalite.
Candidate Bravo

Cormack Method

Option B
Key Advantages
  • Lower processing overhead fee (1.15x multiplier).
  • Faster turnaround completion (Fast vs Slow).
Tradeoffs & Limits
  • Lower material yield (31.5%), leaving profits on the table.
■ Tactical Scenario Verdict:Choose **Cormack Method** if you need faster batch processing or lower upfront fees.

Detailed Specification Matrix

Patch 4.10 Telemetry
Metric / PropertyPyrometric ChromalysisCormack MethodDifferential
Mineral Material Yield
Percentage of raw mined material converted into sellable refined cargo.
38.3%31.5%+6.75%
Relative Processing Cost Multiplier
Station processing fee factor. Lower multiplier saves aUEC.
1.4x Base1.15x Base+0.25x
Turnaround Speed Rating
Real-world duration required before job batch is ready for pickup.
SlowFastCormack Method Advantage
Process Method Profile
High-grade thermal chromalysis extraction (38.25% base) with expedited turnaround at a higher processing fee.Rapid gas-injection process providing swift batch turnaround (31.5% base) for high-tempo mining loops.Parity

Pyrometric Chromalysis vs Cormack Method — Frequently Asked Questions

Targeted gameplay intelligence and pilot community decisions

Pyrometric Chromalysis yields 38.3% with a 1.4x cost multiplier (Slow), while Cormack Method yields 31.5% with a 1.15x cost multiplier (Fast). Choose Pyrometric Chromalysis for higher refined cargo yield, and Cormack Method for faster turnaround.