Inside Star Citizen: Mining Upgrades and Year in Review

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The final Inside Star Citizen episode of 2019 gave fans a look at upcoming improvements to ship-based mining as well as a retrospective on the year's major developments.

Mining Gets an Upgrade

The team showcased several new modules and attachments coming to expand mining gameplay:

  • Surge Module: Provides a temporary power boost to mining lasers, allowing extraction of more resistant materials
  • Lifter Module: Increases tractor beam strength to pull in larger fragments
  • Helix Mining Head: A specialized laser optimized for cracking tough asteroids
  • FLTR-XL Mining Filter: Improves ore refinement and increases valuable mineral yield

These new options will give miners more tools to tackle challenging deposits and increase their profits. The modules can be mixed and matched to customize ships for different mining scenarios.

2019 in Review

The episode also recapped some of the biggest additions to Star Citizen over the past year:

  • Planet Tech v4: Dramatically improved planet and moon surfaces with more realistic terrain
  • ArcCorp: The first fully explorable city planet
  • Hover Mode: New flight model for atmospheric landings
  • Character Customization: Robust options for creating unique avatars
  • Law System v1: Implemented crime and punishment mechanics
  • New Ships: Banu Defender, 890 Jump, Anvil Ballista and more
  • Caves: Underground environments for exploration and missions
  • FPS Combat Improvements: Enhanced AI, cover system, and weapon handling

The developers highlighted how these features have expanded gameplay options and added depth to the Star Citizen universe. They also teased more exciting content coming in 2020.

Looking Ahead

While 2019 saw major progress, the team emphasized there is still much work to be done. Key priorities for the coming year include further iterations on existing systems, new star systems to explore, and the continued development of Squadron 42.

The Inside Star Citizen series will return in 2020 to showcase the ongoing evolution of this ambitious space sim. As development continues at a steady pace, fans can look forward to an even more immersive and feature-rich experience in the new year.

The Miner's Surge: A 30K.fun Tale

Captain Zara stood at the helm of her Prospector, eyeing the massive asteroid before her. Its surface glittered with rare minerals, but its tough exterior had resisted her mining laser for hours.

"Time for an upgrade," she muttered, activating her newly installed Surge Module. The mining laser pulsed with renewed energy, finally cracking the stubborn rock.

As fragments began to float away, Zara engaged the Lifter Module, its enhanced tractor beam pulling in chunks too large for standard equipment.

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Suddenly, her ship's computer blared a warning. A group of pirates had entered the sector, no doubt drawn by the valuable ore she'd extracted.

Zara's mind raced. She needed backup, fast. Remembering the friendly faces at 30K.fun, she opened a comm channel.

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To her relief, three ships dropped out of quantum travel moments later. Their comms crackled to life:

"This is the 30K.fun cavalry! We saw your ping about what code to use for mining upgrades earlier. Thought we'd check in on our newest member!"

As the pirate ships approached, Zara's new allies formed a protective formation around her Prospector. Their superior numbers and upgraded ships quickly sent the would-be thieves packing.

With the danger passed, Zara breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks, everyone. I owe you one."

"No worries," came the reply. "That's what The Star Citizen Referral Code Club is all about – having each other's backs and making the most of this crazy 'verse, bugs and all!"

Zara smiled, her hold full of valuable ore and her heart full of gratitude for her new friends. As they set a course back to the nearest refinery, she knew that whatever challenges the Stanton system might throw at her, she'd face them with the support of 30K.fun by her side.

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