A Jumpmine is a small robot made by Space Pirates as a cheap replacement for trooper presence in certain areas. If an enemy comes close, the Jumpmine "jumps" into the air and fires several lasers, then detonating, shooting shrapnel throughout the area. If spotted before it jumps, though, it can be destroyed harmlessly with weapons fire. Jumpmines were first encountered on Norion during the Space Pirate invasion, and later found in other places with Space Pirate presence. Rooms containing Jumpmines include Conduit A, Conduit C and Observatory Lift.