Mining

[Rudo]

Funny question about scrap mining:

Let's say Bornholm is deemed too profitable for the risks involved. Never mind the fact that the lolwutter caps will mow down people there if they're bored and want a blue message, as that's unintended and something the admins will put a heavy boot on if people come forward. Never mind any possible RP for the reasons behind the scrap being worth so much, or anything of equal possible merit. We want straightforward numbers here.

So Bornholm gets the stick. Scrap needs to be sold elsewhere, but at a reasonable price in comparison to other mining spots or else no one will do it. Keep in mind the price Bornholm buys it at is the highest in the mod by far; you've got prisons and Culebra buying it at a bit over 300/unit, but that involves more travel time. Compare that to sell points for Polymers, Niobium, Copper... anything at all, really. Let's say another Junker station out there buys scrap at a price that's reasonable in comparison to all those other mined commodities.

- It has to be a Junker station that's somewhat accessible, yet isn't right smack dab where everyone can reach it.
- It has to be a Junker station that itself isn't inside or near a scrap field. Not one in Gallia either, please.

That leaves what... Allentown? Invergordon? Thunder Bay?

- There needs to be a reasonable motive for this station to buy scrap; is it going to be resold somewhere else, or will it be smelted and made into something, that product sold elsewhere else?

Maybe there is a legitimate reason behind Bornholm charging so much for the metal. From the Congress Directives page I've been poking at off and on:

Omega-15

Current Situation:
The investigation continues. We are still trying to find what transpired here, but little technology we can reverse-engineer has surfaced. We continue to maintain the facade of a salvage operation with an artificially elevated price on the metal, to ensure the greedy outsiders who sneak in on our claim at least sell off their ill-gotten metal where it's intended to go. We've taken to shipping out finished alloys to further offset the costs of the Gruinder Project, already well-repaid by opening the base as a supply depot for those that know the way in. The Junkers are advised to defend their claim for the sake of insurance and for keeping the credits in our hands.

Enemies:
None


Local Challenges:
Bounty Hunters: Omega-15 has the misfortune of being a central rallying point for the Core, constructing enormous capital-class ships for a war out in the deep dark ends of space. Misguided Hunters occasionally come in and harass the locals with volleys of capital-class turret fire. The station has taken damage, but repair is quick and feasible with the surplus of alloys about. Core vessels are to be avoided until Bornholm comes under threat, and then they are to be repelled.
Rheinland Military: They simply guard the pathway into Dresden against Hessians and Corsairs who may slip in that way. Do not impede in any way, cooperate if called upon. Note: Rogue capital-class vessels have made their way into the Gruinder in the past. If attacked, assume the vessel is infected and is attempting to cover the nomads' tracks here. Terminate with extreme prejudice.

Docking Rights & Circumstances:
The Congress has clearance to dock at these locations, and only these locations:
- Bornholm

Conduct:
Charging a premium to claimjumpers is encouraged. Driving off freeloaders is equally encouraged. Combat-oriented vessels are on a defense-only order unless dealing with an unauthorized salvage operation. Junker salvage of the Gruinder is heavily encouraged. The true purpose of Bornholm is a Junker-only secret and must remain that way.

Now, that itself is what I'm going with in regards to the price and why it is what it is. I'll be fine with rewriting it if you guys decide it needs to be 'balanced' in line with this idea that everyone's having. But keep in mind that it's not a terribly abused field; you don't see masses of mining ships sitting in the Gruinder with BHBC "escorts" and Corsairs and Hessians pirating everything in sight.

My final word: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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