mining Drone Comparison
Deep Mole vs Gas Siphon Drone
Comparing the Deep Mole (Tier 3) and Gas Siphon Drone (Tier 3), both mining drones in Starforge MMO. Both deploy from carrier hulls and fill the same wing slot, so they compete directly for your drone bay.
Stat Comparison
| Attribute | Deep Mole | Gas Siphon Drone |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Max per carrier | 10★ | 8 |
| production Boost | 0.5★ | 0.4 |
| unlocks Rare Deposits | Yes | — |
| gas Boost | — | 0.6 |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Deep Mole
Equipped with seismic pulse drills and a reinforced chassis, the Deep Mole bores into the dense core layers of asteroids and moons to access rare mineral deposits that surface-level drones cannot reach. Its advanced sensor package automatically identifies and flags previously unknown deposit pockets.
Carriers: base
Unlock tech: deep core mining
Gas Siphon Drone
Atmospheric extraction drone for gas giant operations. Equipped with pressure-hardened collection tanks. Its thermo-resistant hull allows it to descend into the upper cloud layers of gas giants where conventional drones would be crushed.
Carriers: base
Unlock tech: mining 3
Which Drone Should You Build?
Both drones share the same tier, so the better wing comes down to the highlighted stats above — pick the one whose profile matches your carrier's role.