Alien Miner

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  • Type: Mining Robot
  • Tech: Ener 5, Cons 10, Elec 5, Bio 5
  • Cost: I=4,no b,G=1,Res=10 Mass: 20
  • Abilities: Mines 10 kt/yr, Cloak=30%, Jam=30%, +1/8 Movement

Comments: This can be a game winner for the simple reason that one 5000kt investment can negate the disadvantages of taking OBRM. Building massive fleets of mini-miners with these will actually pay off very quickly, and you can strip mine all those unused worlds in your space and keep the BB's churning out in the mineral short late game as fast as those ARM types. The Alien Miner is very cheap to build, it's very light, and a Mini Miner with these is actually gateable. The built in Jammer 30 (!), cloak, and half jet is at least semi-useful in helping keep your new mining fleet from being seen or destroyed.