In the video, Farister demonstrates a mining session in Star Citizen using the Drake Golem ship, exploring the snowy landscape of New Babbage and mining asteroids for resources like heinite and fastenite at Mike L1 Shallow Frontier Station. After successfully refining his ore and transporting it back to New Babbage, he sells his refined fastenite for approximately 123,000 credits, expressing satisfaction with the experience rather than just the profits.
In the video, the host, Farister, takes viewers on a mining session in Star Citizen using the newly introduced Drake Golem ship. The gameplay begins with him spawning the Golem in New Babbage, his home location, and requesting permission to leave the hangar. He sets off to Mike L1 Shallow Frontier Station, which is rich in asteroids, making it an ideal spot for mining due to its proximity to the refinery. He shares his enthusiasm for the snowy landscape of New Babbage while keeping an eye on other players as he ascends into space.
Upon reaching the mining location, Farister begins scanning asteroids for valuable resources. He finds a rock containing heinite, which, while not the most profitable, is easy to break with the Golem’s mining equipment. He discusses the ship’s limitations, such as the inability to swap mining heads, which requires him to maintain a minimum laser intensity of 20%. This setup leads to some challenges as he attempts to break smaller rocks without overcharging the laser, which can cause explosions.
As he continues to mine, he successfully extracts several SCUs of fastenite from the asteroids, despite a few mishaps where he accidentally overcharges and destroys some rocks. Farister expresses a preference for mining a single type of ore to simplify transport and refining logistics. He balances the risks of breaking rocks with the need to maximize his cargo hold, ultimately filling it with fastenite while avoiding less valuable materials like quartz.
After completing his mining session, he heads back to the refinery deck to process the ore. Farister opts for a slower refining method to ensure a better cost-to-income ratio, given the lower value of the ore. He stores the Golem during this process to avoid any potential bugs and glitches in the game. Once the refining is complete, he prepares to transport the refined goods back to New Babbage.
Finally, Farister showcases the transport of his cargo using the C1 Spirit, which includes some humorous moments with input controller issues. He completes the journey back to New Babbage, selling his refined fastenite for approximately 123,000 credits, which he considers a satisfactory earnings rate for the hour spent mining. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to like and subscribe for more content, emphasizing the enjoyment he found in the mining experience rather than focusing solely on maximizing profits.