How to Tank a Belt for Mining

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Acquire a battlecruiser or some other good ratting ship.

   You will not want to destroy the rats though, so fit the ship for sheer tanking power.
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   Step 2: Go to a belt rich in minerals.

   Mercoxit, Crokite, and Bistot are always miner magnets. , If you cannot stand the stress, get away. , You can advertise the belt in Local, Alliance, Corp, or any chat channel. , They will respawn and attack your miners. , You will need to negotiate this with the miners.
   
   Once the miners are all gone, kill the rats if possible.
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   Step 3: Let all the belt rats lock onto you and fire.

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   Step 4: Wait until all the rats are attacking you

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   Step 5: bring miners into the belt.

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   Step 6: Take their fire and do not harm the rats.

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   Step 7: Note that once the miners have finished

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   Step 8: collect your cut.

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