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Simon Mk3 [Planet Miner] No Mod

Can mine up to 2,000,000kg/h with good logistical supports
100hr+ Survival dedicated server proven
Easy to control and operate with minimum pilot fatique
Enough lift to operate freely while carrying a full load
Works best with an assistance from another cargo ship

Full feature list below...

Full Name: Simon Mk3 Atmospheric Mining Ship
Series: Penz Industry's Generation 3 Planetary Utility Ships

## Features ##
- MOD Free
- Proven in Survival Dedicated Server over 100 hours operation
- State machine systems control **Read the Manual**
- Thin and short profile with curved drill layout allows safe turning in tight space
- 10 Small Ship Drills capable of opening a hole in the ground for safe operation
- 2 Small Ship medium Cargo Container
- 12 Ejectors set to throw away stone by default
- Weight capacity of storage content up to 300,000kg without decelleration problem
- Heavy Armor Cargo Container frame prevents the lost of content on soft crash
- External system power-off switch
- Stern Connectors with auto lock and docker system
- 2 Large Reactors with 2 Auxiliary Batteries (Off by default)
- Ship printer friendly, blocks are linked from top-down and side to side
- Projector suitable for quick repair and maintenance
- Small Ship's Anthenna
- Ore Detector
- Black and White classy design


## Manual ##

Thank you for the interest in Penz Industry's Simon Mk3. The Simon Mk3 is a small atmospheric mining craft that has been through more than 100 hours of service in a survival dedicated server. Aside from it's generic mining capacity detailed in the feature list, the Simon Mk3 is also extremely easy to operate with "state machine" controlled systems.

The "state machine" controlled system allows the pilot to operate the craft without the worry and fatique of flipping throught almost 20 systems available in the ship for each usage scenario. This is achieved by standardizing use-cases of the Simon Mk3 into 3 generic "states" and start/stop docker protocol.


The Simon Mk3 operates under 3 states and 1 protocol with light indicators on top signalling it's current state:

1: Cruise Mode [Green] - Use for generic cruising in and out of base/mining site the drills are powered off and ejectors are stopped so that ejected debris wont cause damage during high speed maneuver. Activating this mode also disengage the landing gear's lock.

2: Mining Mode [Yellow] - Use mining operation, the drills are operating in this mode, it is advised to activate this mode after the pilot settled the drill onto the mineral surface. The ejectors are turned on in this mode to get rid of unwanted residue and save space. Activating this mode also disengage the landing gear's lock.

3: Offline Mode [Red] - Use for power saving and prevent thruster burn while parking in place. This mode is only accessible from an external button on the port side of the cockpit to ensure safety. The landing gears also repeatedly engage to any surface the can lock onto.

4: Docker Protocol on/off - This does not have light signal. The docker protocol locks the connector as soon as a matching connector comes within range automatically and activates the conveyor to dump the Simon's cargo through the connector without the need of manual operation.


Control Schematic:

With the state controlled system, the Simon Mk3 only needs 2 tabs to operate all of it's control without the need to access the ship's system from the menu. It is highly advised that the pilot takes sometime familiarizing with all button placement before operating the ship at it's full capacity.

Tab 1: [General Operation Control] Access to Cruise and Mining Modes, Engage and Disengage Docker Protocol, General Lighting, Landing Gears Override, Connectors Override.

Tab 2: [Refueling and Projector Control] The first command activiates/deactivates the refuleing sorter whic conveys Urenium Ingots into the ship through the stern connector. The rest of the commands covers general use cases for the projector.


Precautions during flight:

1. Do not descend at high speed while carrying heavy load.
2. Do not roll the ship in low altitude, safe operating ankle is 20 degrees at maximum load.
3. Bank the ship to help with decelleration while carrying heavy load.
4. Do not ram the ship agains the mining surface repeatedly to prevent breaking the drills.
5. Be extra careful while turning in the tight space as the ship rarely has problem with that the pilot might encounter edge cases that an object might still be in the way while the ship turns and causes damage.
6. It is advised to undock the ship instantly if the ship is shaking while docking to prevent connectors tearing the ship apart in a dedicated survival server.

## Thank you very much again for choosing Penz Industry's Simon Mk3, your feedback is of the utmost important value ##