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rock hermit locator

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rock hermit locator

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i have installed this oxp, bought it and it shows up in my equipment list

so when i get to a system i keep pressing the hash key to find rock hermits, but nothing, have i got the wrong end of the stick?
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You wont find them in every system, I'm afraid

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ah but will they show up on the compass if they are present in that system, or do i have to be nearby?
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It should pick them up from anywhere in the system..
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