> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://farfromhome.gitbook.io/galactopedia/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://farfromhome.gitbook.io/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/extraction-process.md). # Extraction Process

Undiscovered [asteroids](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories.md) need [scanning](#asteroid-scanning) before an extraction process can begin. The [**scanning**](#asteroid-scanning) can only be activated once the [ship](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar/industrial-ships.md) reaches the [asteroid](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories.md), meaning the distance to the [asteroid](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories.md) is 0 SU. {% hint style="info" %} [**Scanning**](#asteroid-scanning) and [**Extraction**](#extraction) activites are only available when the ship is "zoomed" in, i.e. when the [**LPOI**](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/local-points-of-interest-lpoi.md) [widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget) is engaged. {% endhint %} ## Asteroid Scanning

Scan Target button in the Ship Details widget

**Astreoid scanning** can be initiated by clicking on the **Scan Traget** button in the[ **Ship Details** ](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/ship-details.md)[widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget) or directly through the [**Astreoid Details**](#asteroid-details) window.

Optionally, scanning can be executed directly through
the Asteroid Details window as well.

## Extraction

An **extraction process** can only be triggered on targeted and [scanned](#asteroid-scanning) [asteroids](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories.md). To initiate an extraction, click on the **Start Mining** button in the [**Ship Details** ](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/ship-details.md)[widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget). Different types of [asteroids](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories.md) require specific [ships](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar/industrial-ships.md) for extraction. [Ice asteroids](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/ice-categories.md) can only be mined with [Ice-type ships](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar/industrial-ships.md), while [Ore asteroids](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories/composite-ores.md) require [Ore-type ship](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar/industrial-ships.md)s. This is indicated both on the [**Asteroid Details**](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/local-points-of-interest-lpoi.md#asteroid-details) [widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget),[ **LPOI** list](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/local-points-of-interest-lpoi.md) and on the [**Ship Details** ](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/ship-details.md)[widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget).

- Snowflake icon indicates Ice type ships and asteroids.

- Rock symbol indicates Ore type ships and asteroids.

Stops the mining process
and collects the extracted amount
of ice or minerals into the ship’s storage.

After completing the extraction process, the collected [ice](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/ice-categories.md) and [minerals](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/asteroid-categories/composite-ores.md) must first be transferred to the [ship's](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details) [storage](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#storage) using the **Collect** button in order to be able to proceed with the [ship](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details). {% hint style="info" %} An extraction can be terminated at any time using the **Collect** button, otwherwise [the time of the extraction may vary](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields/mining-in-sectors/mining-process.md) depending on the asteroid's size and the [ship's](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details) [storage](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#storage) capacity. {% endhint %}

To transfer the content of the [ship's](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details) [storage](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#storage) into the [warehouse](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/storage-complex.md), the [ships](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details) frist needs to be warped back to the [**Hangar**](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md). This can be done by clicking on the **Warp home** button in the [Shid Details ](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/ship-details.md)[widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget).

Once the [ship](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md#ship-details) is docked in the [hangar](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/hangar.md), it's state will change to "Docked", in the [Ship Manager](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/ship-manager-ships-in-sector.md) [widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget). {% hint style="warning" %} Far From Home is a digital game. Tokens and digital items are intended solely for gameplay and entertainment purposes and do not constitute financial or investment products. {% endhint %}