Medium Mining
FLIGHT READY IN MATRIXDesigned by Argo Astronautics for medium mining. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.
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Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.
4
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
Solo work requires station hopping
Dated MOLE station-design reference: the pilot cannot operate mining lasers from the flight seat. Solo work requires leaving flight controls and occupying a mining seat. This does not claim distinct current paint-edition equipment or inability to fly solo.
Depends on configuration · Dated design reference
Pilot; 3 separately occupied mining seats
Each active mining laser needs its own occupied station.
Latest known value · Dated design reference
32 SCU
Official matrix SCU, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
4
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
Mining lasers; No onboard ore refinery
Ore collection is not an onboard refining service.
Latest known value · Dated design reference
flight-ready
Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
45 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
26 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
15 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
852,686 kg
Official matrix kg, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
140 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
960 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
30 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
30 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
75 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
Unknown does not mean absent.
Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.
| Mount / group | Size / mounts | Fitted items per mount | Control evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount weapons | Size 2 · 2 mounts · quantity 1 |
| Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
| Manned Turret utility items | Size 4 · 3 mounts · quantity 1 | No child loadout supplied | Utility station · Source group label |
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Rehearse positioning, one occupied mining station and the refinery handoff with the crew actually aboard.
SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG MOLE Q&A, 21 December 2019 design reference; rechecked 18 October 2026 , reviewed 2026-10-18.
While safely parked, walk from the pilot seat to the intended mining station and back. At a small deposit, have the operator confirm the rock is visible and within the actual tool range before any beam is started.
Ready when: The operator can read the deposit and the pilot knows whether a reposition is needed.
Our suggested drill is not a verified deck map or a fixed parking distance. Turret arcs and the fitted head matter. The 2019 Q&A describes separate occupied stations, not a current autopilot or NPC crew feature.
Use the shared mining lesson to identify mode, power and the working window on the station HUD. Stop the beam before leaving the seat or asking the pilot to move.
Ready when: The operator confirms the beam has stopped, then the pilot confirms a stable new position before work resumes.
Surface wind can force extra cockpit trips; that caveat below is a player report, not our reproduced test. If the ship drifts, stop work and regain control. Try a quieter location or bring a pilot rather than assuming an unattended hover stays fixed.
Read the ore storage and choose the offered refinery job or raw-ore sale deliberately. If refining, record the facility and job, then plan a suitable cargo ship for collection.
Ready when: The crew knows where its material is, what the next handoff needs and who is responsible for collecting it.
The MOLE has no onboard ore refinery. Its listed cargo figure is not a verified ore capacity, and finishing a refinery timer does not automatically deliver saleable output to another destination.
A MOLE has separate flying and mining positions. With one operator, those jobs happen in turn. With a pilot and miner, they can coordinate position and laser work.
Approach and position the ship so the chosen mining station can reach the deposit.
Handoff check: The operator confirms target analysis and a usable working distance.
Work one occupied laser station, read the rock energy and collect suitable fragments.
Handoff check: Stop the beam before leaving the seat or asking the pilot to reposition.
Responsibility overview, not an interior map or a minimum-crew rule. The 2019 CIG station reference is identified in the guide; current-patch gameplay has not been tested by SC Nomads.
Open the step-by-step guide to practise the handoffs, check its evidence or suggest a correction through normal peer review.
Read or improve this ship workflowSelected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.
No dated offer included for this hull yet. This does not mean it is unavailable.
Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).
In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.
Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.
The pilot cannot operate the mining lasers. Leaving a mining seat stops its beam, so one person cannot leave three lasers running. Position the ship, stop movement, move to one mining seat and return to the cockpit whenever alignment needs correction.
4 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.
Record my Argo Mole Carbon Edition setup and resultsFor a first two-person run, keep one pilot at the controls and one operator in one mining seat. Add another occupied mining seat only after agreeing who changes power and who calls stop. Empty seats contribute no active laser.
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Browse organizations for regular sessionsCheck installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.
Plan how you returnExpand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.
The pilot cannot run the mining lasers. Each active laser needs an occupied mining seat; leaving it stops the beam.
Position first, then move to a mining station. Bring a pilot to keep the rock aligned while you work. One person cannot use all three lasers together.
Source: 2019-12-21 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
Neither ship includes its own ore refinery.
Plan refinery access and a separate collection/transport trip before mining.
Source: 2019-12-21 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
Players report that a MOLE can move while they are away from the cockpit, breaking alignment or putting the ship at risk. This has not been reproduced by SC Nomads.
Check the hover before leaving the pilot seat. Avoid storms, try space mining, or keep a friend at the controls. Stop work and reposition if the ship drifts.
Source: 2026 discussion; exact publication date unconfirmed · Reviewed 2026-10-15. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
The head determines available attachment slots. Modules change its behavior; some are passive and others have limited uses.
Inspect the installed head and available slots before buying. Compare stability and charge-window tradeoffs, and carry replacements for consumables.
Source: Current guide, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
The official 4.8 table distinguishes full, partial and basic implementations. A working console does not prove every component is physically accessible.
Walk the repair route and check the current implementation before assigning repair duties.
Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
Accessible Size 1 and 2 components can be exchanged in flight. Larger components need hangar replacement.
Check size and physical access before buying spares. Carry the appropriate repair tools and plan a service stop.
Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
A repaired destroyed component is not fully restored. If destroyed again, it needs docking before another repair.
Repair enough to return safely, then service the ship. Do not budget repeated destruction as unlimited repairs.
Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.
Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.
Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
RSI lists failed placement during EVA, with no workaround.
Do not make that gadget essential to the run; choose a deposit your working equipment can handle.
Source: Alpha 4.10.2, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
The matrix crew count does not explain which tools, turrets and engineering tasks the pilot can operate from one seat.
Borrow the exact variant and walk the stations. Check pilot controls, repairs and cargo handling with your normal crew before choosing it.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
A volume figure does not describe door clearance, crate sizes or access around a load.
Check the real opening and cargo grid with your intended load. Keep a clear path between stations, exits and equipment.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.
Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
Walk the stations and reuse the current mining control cards.
Open visual guide
Identify fracture and extraction, power feedback and the safe stop response.
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Choose a processing route and collect the output.
Open visual guide
Agree pilot, tool operator and later collection duties.
Open visual guideThe official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2025-12-03 22:40:38. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.
| Category | Reference item | Listed size | Mounts | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| radar | Surveyor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| radar | Radar | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 2 | 1 |
| quantum drives | Huracan | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| jump modules | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| quantum fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| power plants | Ginzel | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| coolers | ThermalCore | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| shield generators | 5CA 'Akura' | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| life support | ComfortAir Plus | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| weapons | VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| utility items | Manned Turret | 4 | 3 | 1 |
