It seems insane tome that I have sent my crit companion out & have gotten a total of about 8 Corusca Gems. Every other gathering skill I can access rich mission at level 6, even if only occasionally. This puts artifice at a distinct disadvantage. I've done all the work, I have the levels, and now I cannot create the eq I worked so hard to get to??
On a total of about 300-350 missions I got 3 successes. Ridiculous.
I enjoy the game but would consider reconfiguring her whole craft now, my synthweaver and biohemist do much better.