In the video, Captain Sir Hayes embarks on a challenging prospector mining expedition on Terminus, highlighting the difficulty of extracting valuable minerals like quantanium amidst many impossible-to-mine clusters and emphasizing a pragmatic approach to maximize yield. He concludes that despite the challenges, Terminus remains a top mining location due to the rare and valuable resources it offers, inviting viewers to share their own mining experiences.
In this video, Captain Sir Hayes takes viewers on a prospector mining expedition on Terminus, a moon in Star Citizen. He begins by comparing the views from the Prospector ship to those from the Fortune, noting their similarities and highlighting the immersive experience of mining in space. The initial scans on Terminus reveal mostly silicon and other low-value materials, with many clusters being impossible to break, which suggests that Terminus might require a more advanced mining ship like the Mole for optimal results.
As the mining session progresses, Hayes encounters several clusters with valuable minerals such as gold, beexalite, and boras, but many are still deemed too difficult to mine due to their “impossible” status or low percentages. Despite the challenges, he maintains a set of personal rules for what materials and percentages are worth mining, gradually lowering his standards to salvage something from the moon rather than spending excessive time scanning. This pragmatic approach reflects the difficulty and patience required for effective prospector mining on Terminus.
A highlight of the video is the discovery of quantanium at 49%, which Hayes identifies as the ultimate goal for prospector mining due to its rarity and value. He carefully mines the quantanium while managing his cargo space and continues to collect smaller, scoopable clusters of gold and beexalite. The quantanium’s timed nature adds an element of urgency, but Hayes successfully extracts it and prepares to leave the moon, demonstrating the high-risk, high-reward dynamic of mining in Star Citizen.
Upon returning to the refinery, Hayes reviews the materials collected, noting the presence of beexalite, quantanium, gold, and aluminum. He also observes some potential bugs or changes in the game mechanics, such as the inner materials possibly remaining in the cargo bag and the absence of a visible quantanium timer. He briefly comments on the refinery processing times and confirms the successful completion of work orders, underscoring the practical aspects of mining beyond just extraction.
Finally, Hayes summarizes the statistical chances of finding various minerals on Terminus, with quantanium having a 4% chance, alongside other valuable resources like stellaron, rasite, and gold. He reflects on the overall experience, acknowledging that while Terminus can be challenging due to many clusters being impossible to mine, the presence of quantanium makes it a top choice for prospector mining. He invites viewers to share their preferred mining locations and experiences in the comments, fostering community engagement around the mining aspect of Star Citizen.