JITA – In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through New Eden’s mining community, CONCORD has officially reclassified all miners as “non-combat industrial entities” effective immediately.
The decision comes after decades of complaints from combat pilots that miners contribute nothing to the “actual gameplay” of EVE Online.
“Let’s be honest,” said CONCORD Representative Helena Shmidt in a press conference. “When was the last time a miner actually undocked with the intent to fight something? They mine. They die to gankers. They complain on the forums. It’s a cycle, frankly.”
The new classification means miners will no longer have access to stargates, will be unable to engage in PvP combat, and must now wear a special badge identifying them as “Non-Capsuleer Industrial Participants.”
Industry experts note this is unlikely to affect mining operations in any meaningful way, as most miners haven’t undocked in years anyway.
“This is bulls—,” said one retriever pilot who wished to remain anonymous. “I have 400 million skill points in mining! What do you mean I’m not a real capsuleer?!”
CCP has announced they will be releasing a new “Mininglite” client in 2030 for those affected.
