New science division: Particle physics

[Cogwerks]

Does this mean that mining can no longer goof off into the debris field and get blown up trying to take down the x-drone without having mined a single piece of ore?

No, of course not. It gives mining and engineering another reason to interact, and I'll probably try to add some mining upgrades that the mechanics can build, but QM can provide ores too. As can space traders, if the engineers feel like flying out to get some.