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[[Image:Mining Laser manual.png|300px|thumb|Official render of the Mining Laser]]
[[Image:Mining Laser manual.png|300px|thumb|Official render of the Mining Laser]]
The '''Mining Laser''' is a [[Rock Raiders buildings|building]] used by the [[Rock Raiders]] for mining nearby rock. It is one of the few buildings that appears in a LEGO set, specifically in the set [[4990 Rock Raiders HQ]], where it uses its powerful laser to blast open boulders containing [[Energy Crystal]]s.
The '''Mining Laser''' is a [[Rock Raider buildings|building]] used in the video game [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)| ''LEGO Rock Raiders'']] for mining nearby cavern walls. It is one of the few buildings to make an appearance in a LEGO set, being present only in the set [[4990 Rock Raiders HQ]], where it uses its powerful laser to blast open boulders containing [[energy crystal]]s.


==In the Windows game==
==In ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' for Windows==
[[Image:MiningLaser PC.png|250px|thumb|The Mining Laser as portrayed in the Windows game]]
[[Image:Mining Laser PC.png|250px|thumb|The Mining Laser as portrayed in the Windows game]]
[[Image:MiningLaser PC Upgraded.png|250px|thumb|An upgraded Mining Laser]]
In the Windows version of ''LEGO Rock Raiders'', the Mining Laser is one of the two final buildings that can be constructed after upgrading the [[Support Station]]. It takes up a 1x1 space, with only a single construction block in the center. Once it has been built and powered, it can be used for mining by double-selecting it and aiming at the desired walls. It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>7</code> for [[dirt]], <code>11</code> for [[loose rock]], and <code>150</code> for [[hard rock]].  Every four laser blasts drains one [[energy crystal]], which is exactly the same drain rate as that of the [[Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses, the general lack of [[recharge seam]]s in the game, and its inability to move when the walls around it have all been mined makes it utterly useless for drilling. It has a firing range of 5 blocks, and does at least -40 HP or more to units per shot, thus making it useful as a weapon against [[monsters]]; although a Large Mobile Laser Cutter could easily be used instead.
In the Windows version of [[LEGO Rock Raiders (Windows game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']], the Mining Laser is one of the two final building that can be constructed after upgrading the [[Support Station]]. It takes up a 1x1 space, with only a single construction block in the center. Once it has been built and powered, it can be used for mining by double-selecting it and aiming at the desired walls. It has a <code>WallDestroyTime</code> of <code>7</code> for [[Dirt]], <code>11</code> for [[Loose Rock]], and <code>150</code> for [[Hard Rock]], and every four laser blasts drains one [[Energy Crystal]], all exactly the same as the [[Large Mobile Laser Cutter]]. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses, the general lack of [[Recharge Seam]]s in the game, and its inability to move when the walls around it have all been mined makes it utterly useless for drilling. It has a firing range of 5 blocks, and does at least -40 HP or more to units per shot, making it useful as a weapon against Monsters, though a Large Mobile Laser Cutter could easily be used instead.


===Upgrades===
===Upgrades===
[[Image:UpgradeStation PC.png|250px|thumb|The Support Station as portrayed in the Windows game]]
[[Image:Mining Laser PC upgraded.png|250px|thumb|An upgraded Mining Laser]]
There is one upgrade level available for the Mining Laser:
There is one upgrade level available for the Mining Laser:
*'''Level 1:''' Equips the building with a second Mining Laser, reducing the number of shots to mine by half.
*'''Level 1:''' Equips the building with a second laser, which cuts in half the number of shots required to mine through walls.


===Dependency===
===Dependency===
The Mining Laser costs 1 [[Energy Crystal]] and 15 pieces of [[Ore]] (or 3 [[Building Stud]]s) and requires the following for construction:
The Mining Laser costs 1 [[energy crystal]] and 15 pieces of [[ore]] (or 3 [[building stud]]s) and requires the following for construction:
*[[Rock Raider]]
*[[Rock Raider]]
*[[Tool Store]] [UP1]
* Level 1 [[Tool Store]]  
*[[Teleport Pad]] [UP1]
* Level 1 [[Teleport Pad]]
*[[Power Station]] [UP1]
* Level 1 [[Power Station]]
*[[Support Station]] [UP1]
* Level 1 [[Support Station]]
 
==In In ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' for  PlayStation==
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In the PlayStation version of ''LEGO Rock Raiders'', the Mining Laser does not have any function. It only appears in the level [[Supply Base]]{{verify}}, where it can be found in front of a wall of hard rock sealing a cavern that contains a [[rock monster]].
 
==In other languages==
{{Langtable
|he=לייזר כרייה
|no=Laserstasjon}}
{{todo|Verify relationship between WallDestroyTime and actual shots needed, my tests show game speed seems to affect it for some unfathomable reason, but that might just be on my CPU/OS}}
{{todo|Verify relationship between WallDestroyTime and actual shots needed, my tests show game speed seems to affect it for some unfathomable reason, but that might just be on my CPU/OS}}
[[Category:Rock Raiders buildings]]
[[Category:Rock Raiders buildings]]

Latest revision as of 15:52, 29 August 2018

Official render of the Mining Laser

The Mining Laser is a building used in the video game LEGO Rock Raiders for mining nearby cavern walls. It is one of the few buildings to make an appearance in a LEGO set, being present only in the set 4990 Rock Raiders HQ, where it uses its powerful laser to blast open boulders containing energy crystals.

In LEGO Rock Raiders for Windows

The Mining Laser as portrayed in the Windows game

In the Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Mining Laser is one of the two final buildings that can be constructed after upgrading the Support Station. It takes up a 1x1 space, with only a single construction block in the center. Once it has been built and powered, it can be used for mining by double-selecting it and aiming at the desired walls. It has a WallDestroyTime of 7 for dirt, 11 for loose rock, and 150 for hard rock. Every four laser blasts drains one energy crystal, which is exactly the same drain rate as that of the Large Mobile Laser Cutter. Its extremely slow mining time combined with how much power it uses, the general lack of recharge seams in the game, and its inability to move when the walls around it have all been mined makes it utterly useless for drilling. It has a firing range of 5 blocks, and does at least -40 HP or more to units per shot, thus making it useful as a weapon against monsters; although a Large Mobile Laser Cutter could easily be used instead.

Upgrades

An upgraded Mining Laser

There is one upgrade level available for the Mining Laser:

  • Level 1: Equips the building with a second laser, which cuts in half the number of shots required to mine through walls.

Dependency

The Mining Laser costs 1 energy crystal and 15 pieces of ore (or 3 building studs) and requires the following for construction:

In In LEGO Rock Raiders for PlayStation

In the PlayStation version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Mining Laser does not have any function. It only appears in the level Supply Base[verify], where it can be found in front of a wall of hard rock sealing a cavern that contains a rock monster.

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Hebrew עִבְרִית
Ivrit
לייזר כרייה
Norwegian Norsk Laserstasjon

To do: Verify relationship between WallDestroyTime and actual shots needed, my tests show game speed seems to affect it for some unfathomable reason, but that might just be on my CPU/OS