In the bustling star systems of New Eden, where the dance of ships and asteroids painted the cosmic canvas, a young miner named Harkayn embarked on his journey. With a heart as pure as the precious minerals he sought, he embraced the lawful good path, guided by an unwavering sense of justice and fairness.
Born into a humble family of asteroid prospectors, Harkayn learned the ways of mining from a tender age. His father, a veteran of countless mining expeditions, instilled in him a deep respect for the resources that sustained their way of life. It was in those formative years that Harkayn discovered his affinity for the unassuming yet indispensable Venture – a vessel that would become his trusted companion through countless asteroids and ice belts.
Imagine Cookie Monster devouring his cookie with his usual appetite, creating lots of crumbs. Now imagine eating it slowly, like a refined person at a tea party, thus producing very few crumbs. Although the bites are equivalent in size, when Cookie Monster creates crumbs, it wastes a significant portion of its cookie.
The same principle applies to mining. If you use fast lasers, there will usually be more residue. If you have access to a large amount of asteroids this may not be a problem, but if your resource is scarce it is important to avoid waste.