How to Get Advanced Mining Beam

The Advanced Mining Beam is a critical upgrade that enhances your mining efficiency, allowing you to harvest valuable resources faster and from more difficult materials. This beam is especially useful when exploring hostile planets or deep-space environments filled with rare minerals. However, obtaining this powerful tool isn't as simple as acquiring a basic multi-tool upgrade.

Step 1: Gather Essential Resources

Before you can install or even find the Advanced Mining Beam upgrade, you need to gather a few critical materials. You’ll need a combination of units and materials to begin the process:

• Chromatic Metal: One of the main components required to craft advanced technologies.
• Nanite Clusters: The in-game currency used for trading with NPCs and purchasing upgrades.
• Wiring Loom: Used to install technological upgrades. Make sure to farm these early so you are prepared to upgrade as soon as the opportunity arises.

Step 2: Seek Out Space Stations or Specialist NPCs

Once you’ve gathered your materials, it’s time to visit space stations or planets with advanced civilizations. You’ll need to interact with certain NPCs who specialize in technology or mining equipment. These NPCs usually hang out in space stations or in larger planetary settlements.

Look for NPCs that offer multi-tool upgrades, as they are most likely to sell you the Advanced Mining Beam blueprint. This part of the journey requires patience as not all NPCs will offer it immediately.

Step 3: Use Nanite Clusters Wisely

Nanite Clusters are essential for purchasing technological blueprints. Depending on the RNG (random number generation) of the game, you might need anywhere between 500 to 1,200 Nanite Clusters to unlock the Advanced Mining Beam upgrade. Make sure to save your Nanites for this moment, as spending them on less critical upgrades can delay your progress.

Step 4: Install the Advanced Mining Beam

Once you’ve obtained the blueprint, it’s time to install the upgrade. Make sure you have the necessary materials:

• 50 Chromatic Metal
• 1 Wiring Loom

Once installed, the Advanced Mining Beam can instantly improve your mining capabilities. This upgrade allows you to mine rare materials like Cadmium, Emeril, and Indium, which are required for crafting high-end technologies and upgrades.

Step 5: Test and Upgrade Further

After installing the Advanced Mining Beam, head to resource-rich areas and test its power. You'll notice the difference immediately, as the beam cuts through materials much faster than the standard beam. However, this is just the beginning. As you continue your space exploration, you’ll discover additional modifications that can make your mining beam even more powerful.

Make sure to continuously upgrade your multi-tool as new upgrades become available. Thermal protection, beam focus enhancements, and power efficiency upgrades will further enhance your mining experience.

Advanced Tips

1. Explore High-Level Planets: Some high-level planets require the Advanced Mining Beam to gather their rare resources. Plan your visits to these planets after you've installed the beam to maximize your yield.
2. Join Galactic Trade Networks: By becoming part of trade networks, you can unlock further technologies and gather resources quicker.
3. Mining in Hazardous Environments: Be aware that some planets have hazardous conditions. Always upgrade your exosuit with the necessary thermal, radiation, or toxic protection to avoid damage while mining.

The Advanced Mining Beam is a game-changer in your intergalactic career, so don’t hesitate to seek out the required materials and NPCs for this powerful upgrade.

Table 1: Required Materials for Advanced Mining Beam Installation

This is just the beginning of what you can do with an Advanced Mining Beam. As you progress, you’ll discover even more valuable resources and hidden treasures in the vast reaches of space.