From a space station circling a moon of the third planet in a non-descript system, a mining frigate emerges. It clears the structure, makes a slight bank turn, then accelerates rapidly, its warp engines propelling it toward a gate - one that leads to an unprotected system. The frigate makes the jump and immediately engages shield boosters upon entering the system. Another warp to an asteroid field rich in ore, and rife with danger. The frigate targets a small rock and launches several mining drones. The drones attack the rock with lasers, extracting valuable ore.