The Mobile Mining Barge I was conceived to overcome the challenges presented on the regularly earthquake prone moon of Lish V. Due to its repulsorlift field, a steady platform from which all mining operations can be executed is provided. Although this platform remains stationary for long periods of time no living facilities are included. Crews are protected from the ear shattering noise caused by blasting via sound dampening fields. Beam drills and lasers are employed by the crews to expose the hidden (and precious) ores below the moon's surface. Meanwhile, the tractor beams separate and collect the valuable ores from the mining overburden. Ore haulers eventually arrive to transport away any of the collected finds.