[Competition] The Pioneer’s Cooperative: Placing a Bounty on a Colonizable System

Walt Kerman · Jan 15, 2016

Balthasar250 said:
On closer inspection of the galmap, I find the location specified of 2.5-5k Ly is in the dark zone, you'll end up calling the Fuel rats all the time, how about somewhere in the more heavily star scoopable populated area's like closer to the galactic spiral? I know each 1K Ly is about 40+ jumps however, 13K Ly where I proposed would be a happy halfway checkpoint if you will. how about adjusting the rule of where and accept my and others proposed star port locations?
OR
even perhaps keep my location in mind for a deeper star port location?

There may be future competitions. Lets see how this goes. I certainly won't be changing the rules at this point.

Not all of that is in the dark region. 4,000-5000 area isnt so bad. Nebulas too. I imagine that is where people will have the most luck. I'm hesitant to submit a community goal that is further than 5000 LY away.

Blackcompany · Jan 15, 2016

Shadowski said:
Distance: 2718 LY from Sol, along a direct line to core, near center of galactic plane.

GALACTIC LOCATION

http://i.imgur.com/YyyE5TG.jpg

SYSTEM MAP 1

http://i.imgur.com/y4gqM8r.jpg

SYSTEM MAP 2

http://i.imgur.com/BVwSyNx.jpg

TERRA FORM-ABLE WORLD INFORMATION

http://i.imgur.com/J6bmpnw.jpg

METALLIC ASTEROID BELT

http://i.imgur.com/PUsAS8R.jpg

GLAMOUR 1

http://i.imgur.com/b7Sk2Sg.jpg

GLAMOUR 2

http://i.imgur.com/6ZQ3u86.jpg

GLAMOUR 3

http://i.imgur.com/2bypmNW.jpg

This system was not discovered by me, but it's still a wonderful system meeting all requirements. The water based life on the gas giant is an interesting addition to the system which is why I proposed a name and gave a secondary map.

Aaaand that pretty much seals the deal on this competition. I mean this in a good way of course, and I am not saying I wont still head out to explore some myself. I likely will.

But this...this is a gem. I would hate to even enter something to run against it. I mean, lets think about it:

-An Earth like, a terraformable world, AND a life bearing gas giant would make it a prime candidate for a station

-And it has the metallic rings you're looking for

-And its on the way to the Core

-AND its close to the Galactic Plane

Heck, to be honest, it would be a shame NOT to use this system. To be honest, you are very, very unlikely to find a BETTER candidate than this. Heck, the odds against finding something this good were astronomical to begin with....

iain666 · Jan 16, 2016

Blackcompany said:
Heck, the odds against finding something this good were astronomical to begin with....

So about the same as the odds against finding something even better then?

Blackcompany · Jan 16, 2016

Haha! Very true, Commander. Very true.

Ensley1121 · Jan 16, 2016

Blackcompany said:
Aaaand that pretty much seals the deal on this competition. I mean this in a good way of course, and I am not saying I wont still head out to explore some myself. I likely will.

But this...this is a gem. I would hate to even enter something to run against it. I mean, lets think about it:

-An Earth like, a terraformable world, AND a life bearing gas giant would make it a prime candidate for a station

-And it has the metallic rings you're looking for

-And its on the way to the Core

-AND its close to the Galactic Plane

Heck, to be honest, it would be a shame NOT to use this system. To be honest, you are very, very unlikely to find a BETTER candidate than this. Heck, the odds against finding something this good were astronomical to begin with....

I've got a system that I will be submitting once I return to the bubble. I found it way back in July and kept track of it. I just got back there today to take glamour shots. It has an earth-like that is 2,200 Ls from the Class A star you spawn at, it has FOUR terraformable planets (two of which orbit each other), a water-based life gas giant, metallic asteroid belt, like 10 high-metal planets, and it is one jump away from several other systems with terraformable worlds and metal-rich ring systems.

Walt Kerman · Jan 16, 2016

Blackcompany said:
Aaaand that pretty much seals the deal on this competition. I mean this in a good way of course, and I am not saying I wont still head out to explore some myself. I likely will.

But this...this is a gem. I would hate to even enter something to run against it. I mean, lets think about it:

-An Earth like, a terraformable world, AND a life bearing gas giant would make it a prime candidate for a station

-And it has the metallic rings you're looking for

-And its on the way to the Core

-AND its close to the Galactic Plane

Heck, to be honest, it would be a shame NOT to use this system. To be honest, you are very, very unlikely to find a BETTER candidate than this. Heck, the odds against finding something this good were astronomical to begin with....

Hey, as seen in the OP it doesn't have to be in the galactic plane perfectly, perhaps people want a nebula in the background. Somewhere out there are two binary Earthlikes which each have their own metallic rings with a perfect view of a nebula.

You could go 4000 out to sag A and 3000 "up". This would put you 5000 LY out exactly. If you had stayed direct on the galactic plane and hadn't gone "up" 3000 LY your trip is only 1000 LY shorter. Being a direct shot does make it useful but considering its a trip to sag A is saving 1000 LY worth the beautiful shot you could take looking down at the galactic core? Or maybe there's a nebula? The point is, don't be afraid to distinguish yourself. Think about where you hunt.

The community will decide ultimately what is more important, the straight shot vs a little detour with a good view. Maybe you can score both (good view and straight shot).

Byped · Jan 16, 2016

Hey I found a system 3687ly from sol, has a earth like and many landable high metal worlds and is almost directly inline with sol and sag a (100 ly down from galactic plain). only cons is the metallic planets are 500k LS from host star

Walt Kerman · Jan 16, 2016

Byped said:
Hey I found a system 3687ly from sol, has a earth like and many landable high metal worlds and is almost directly inline with sol and sag a (100 ly down from galactic plain). only cons is the metallic planets are 500k LS from host star

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You say there are "metallic worlds" (proof not pictured) but we are looking for "metallic reserves". With the amount of metal in that system please check the belts and rings to see what they are composed of. I wouldn't be surprised if you still hit the target. Don't forget to follow the format.

Blackcompany · Jan 16, 2016

Ensley1121 said:
I've got a system that I will be submitting once I return to the bubble. I found it way back in July and kept track of it. I just got back there today to take glamour shots. It has an earth-like that is 2,200 Ls from the Class A star you spawn at, it has FOUR terraformable planets (two of which orbit each other), a water-based life gas giant, metallic asteroid belt, like 10 high-metal planets, and it is one jump away from several other systems with terraformable worlds and metal-rich ring systems.

Nice find.

Been at it for hours tonight and no luck. I did find one system with all of the requirements save the earth like. Closest this system came was a carbon dioxide water world.

On the plus side, should have plenty of exploration data when I return to the bubble...

Walt Kerman · Jan 16, 2016

Blackcompany said:
Nice find.

Been at it for hours tonight and no luck. I did find one system with all of the requirements save the earth like. Closest this system came was a carbon dioxide water world.

On the plus side, should have plenty of exploration data when I return to the bubble...

There are star types that you are more likely to be successful with, and there are places in the galaxy where you are more likely to see those star types. These areas (good and bad) exist in that 2500-5000LY range. You can maximize your chances (hint hint)

_Fissure · Jan 16, 2016

Wow, some great submissions so far!

So far I've found three earth-like planets, and countless sets of metallic rings, but never in the same system.

Walt Kerman · Jan 16, 2016

_Fissure said:
Wow, some great submissions so far!

So far I've found three earth-like planets, and countless sets of metallic rings, but never in the same system.

Dont forget to scan and check the asteroid belts

CMDR Luke Johnson · Jan 16, 2016

Okay, so probably not going to top the previous submissions but eh... why not.

Found a binary Earth-like system!

imgur album: http://imgur.com/a/F793b

Galaxy Map:

System Map: (Lots of High Metal Content worlds, but only Icy rings

)

Shot of the Earth-Likes:

At least the rings are beautiful:

Blackcompany · Jan 16, 2016

Walt Kerman said:
Hey, as seen in the OP it doesn't have to be in the galactic plane perfectly, perhaps people want a nebula in the background. Somewhere out there are two binary Earthlikes which each have their own metallic rings with a perfect view of a nebula.

You could go 4000 out to sag A and 3000 "up". This would put you 5000 LY out exactly. If you had stayed direct on the galactic plane and hadn't gone "up" 3000 LY your trip is only 1000 LY shorter. Being a direct shot does make it useful but considering its a trip to sag A is saving 1000 LY worth the beautiful shot you could take looking down at the galactic core? Or maybe there's a nebula? The point is, don't be afraid to distinguish yourself. Think about where you hunt.

The community will decide ultimately what is more important, the straight shot vs a little detour with a good view. Maybe you can score both (good view and straight shot).

Sorry if I came off as Negative; didnt intend to at all. Actually very much enjoying the exploration. And I would happily vote in favor of any of the systems submitted so far without complaint. Excellent work on the part of all concerned.

Walt Kerman said:
There are star types that you are more likely to be successful with, and there are places in the galaxy where you are more likely to see those star types. These areas (good and bad) exist in that 2500-5000LY range. You can maximize your chances (hint hint)

Thanks for the pointers. I will perhaps stray out a bit further. I have always wanted to cross the gap into the dense star fields anyway.

CMDR Luke Johnson said:
Okay, so probably not going to top the previous submissions but eh... why not.

Found a binary Earth-like system!

imgur album: http://imgur.com/a/F793b

Galaxy Map:

http://i.imgur.com/jjUwKbF.jpg

System Map: (Lots of High Metal Content worlds, but only Icy rings )

http://i.imgur.com/Hm1Gh1r.png

Shot of the Earth-Likes:

http://i.imgur.com/dJoDSdi.jpg

At least the rings are beautiful:

http://i.imgur.com/uGHol6J.jpg

Heck of a find, Commander. Binary Earthlikes. Way to go!

DrakeAurum · Jan 16, 2016

I haven't gone exploring in ages, but this thread inspired me to do so. I put it off until the new CGs launched on Thursday, but they were so lacklustre they impelled me to take the plunge. So I set off last night in my new DBX, and am currently 2000LY out.

I'd forgotten just how addictive that "just one more system" feeling is. Started out at 11:30 this morning, checked the time a little later as I was considering having lunch, and it was 4pm!

Jaroslav · Jan 16, 2016

Earth like world and metal asteroid belt. If somene wants to use it you are free to go. The two worlds to the left of the earth-like planet are terraformable. All planets are high metal content planets except one rocky moon.

Backelaer · Jan 16, 2016

Well this thread got me out exploring again. Was looking for an eligable system near, or in the Lagoon nebula, but didn't manage to find one. I found a system with an earth like and a pristine ring on the way there, but it's metal rich so won't qualify. Anyway, nice competition this one, and it will at least increase my exploration rank to Ranger.
And it brought me the farthest out I've been to date. I just feel like I'm missing something when I'm away from the bubble. I get more and more nervous the further away I get

Kudo's to everyone that has the discipline to make it all to Sag* and beyond. And good luck to everyone participating in this one!

It actually comforts me being able to see Barnard's Loop again. I'm not (yet) cut out for real deepspace exploration I guess

Cmdr *Hawk* · Jan 17, 2016

Just to pick up on a point made by Walt a little earlier, 1000 ly off the centre line is nothing on a trip to Sag A*. If my maths doesn't fail me completely, 1000 ly off the plane, 4000 ly out, would only add 150 ly to the overall route.

Plus, and hopefully a proper explorer will confirm this, the normal route to Sag A* would run 1000 ly away from the plane to avoid the bad lands anyway.

Guess where I'm headed ;-)

Balthasar250 · Jan 17, 2016

Checkpoint! I've made it to Sag A, I'll head home and get ready a ship to help build this new port, I'll be ready in about 5 weeks!
If my timing is correct, I should be home just in time to start heading out making delivery runs to the new station.
What ship setup will I need to help?

Walt Kerman · Jan 17, 2016

Balthasar250 said:
Checkpoint! I've made it to Sag A, I'll head home and get ready a ship to help build this new port, I'll be ready in about 5 weeks!
If my timing is correct, I should be home just in time to start heading out making delivery runs to the new station.
What ship setup will I need to help?

We don't know if any station will be built yet.