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Thread: Where do I find mining equipment.
Hi, first off there are two methods you can do. First you can do the Kashyyyk quest for mining, but once you get to the Protect Y-8 convoy, it is bugged and can not be completed. You will receive the following items though up to that point: mining laser, tractor beam, and 2 different sized cargo holds. All these items can be outfitted to any ship, but I recommend a 3 weapon ported ship, so you can load a blaster for protection from bandits. Though I have a Y-8 mining vessel, I use my Kimo for mining. Better speed and movement, and I don't need two players to help me 
The second method is search the bazaars for available vendors selling mining equipment. I have seen everything from small holds to POB mining lasers, but you will be spending a lot of credits to get it through vendors. If you have a trusty shipwright like I do, who can make you the parts, there is another option. Good luck on your hunt. Personally I would go the quest route, save your credits that way by using the equipment rewards, because frankly mining is a long and boring job, and better not to waste a lot of credits when you may not like the job.