Improve mining throughput and decide when the next evolution is worth pursuing.
Fleet & Evolution
Drone bottlenecks, ore progression, planet evolution, aliens, UFOs, and transparent scenario planning.
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Mine a Planet Drone Fleet and Mining Optimization Guide
Diagnose dock, drone, Mining Power, Cargo, and Speed bottlenecks, then model player-entered throughput assumptions with the Drone Fleet Optimizer.
8/1/2026mechanicMine a Planet Planet Evolutions and ROI Planning
Separate verified evolution benefits from unknown thresholds and reset rules, then compare your own milestone cost, production uplift, and planning horizon.
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Questions players ask
What is the best Mine a Planet fleet?
There is no verified universal best fleet because complete current drone stats and effective odds are unpublished. The best active setup is the one that fits available slots and improves the route you are mining.
Should I buy a dock or roll another drone?
Buy capacity when useful drones are idle or slot use is near full; pursue another drone when a slot is empty or a visible replacement can improve it. Compare the actual costs and rates in your current build.
Does the optimizer know the official Luck formula?
No. The official description confirms Luck exists but does not publish its formula. Luck and rarity inputs in the optimizer are explicitly editable scenarios.
When should I evolve my planet in Mine a Planet?
Use the current confirmation screen and compare the remaining threshold, what is consumed or reset, the measured production uplift, and your planning horizon. There is no verified universal threshold table on this site.