"The Aquarian Job" goes badly wrong - How I lost a ship mid-race but am still in the running

Sushi - I can't remember if I already sent you some but that was possibly the greatest Buckyball run of all time (OK, maybe a jount tie with Alot's sub 8hr Sag A* run) and deserves some Buckyball beermats (at the very least) - pm me your address.
 
Amazing job on the run. We need a SRV Endurance Racing category.

A while back there was a 600km SRV endurance race, designed for teams to do relay-style (with SRV cargo to pass along).

SRV racing has come a long way since then. What took 5 hours for the winners then could be done significantly faster these days, especially with a bit of luck and willingness to burn repair synthesis like candy.

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Sushi - I can't remember if I already sent you some but that was possibly the greatest Buckyball run of all time (OK, maybe a jount tie with Alot's sub 8hr Sag A* run) and deserves some Buckyball beermats (at the very least) - pm me your address.

Already got a mat and pins from you, so I'm set. :)
 
A while back there was a 600km SRV endurance race, designed for teams to do relay-style (with SRV cargo to pass along).

SRV racing has come a long way since then. What took 5 hours for the winners then could be done significantly faster these days, especially with a bit of luck and willingness to burn repair synthesis like candy.

Yeah, I've been thinking this too. That race was terrific fun, it was a privelege to be on the Buckyball team for that - but boy we could go a LOT faster now.

Incidentally, Timmy Brabston (the winner of that race) just signed up for Aquarian Job.
 
I think this sums me up right now:

[video=youtube;-ju8UplzGBI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ju8UplzGBI&feature=youtu.be&t=10[/video]
 
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Started: 2017-05-06 21:26:42
Finished: 2017-05-12 1:46:18
Total time elapsed: 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes 36 seconds

I didn't keep track of in-game time but I think my original estimate of ~12 hours was fairly accurate. Give or take an hour.

I add my congratulations as well.

You should be offered a consultancy position when they design the next generation SRV.
 
Started: 2017-05-06 21:26:42
Finished: 2017-05-12 1:46:18
Total time elapsed: 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes 36 seconds

I didn't keep track of in-game time but I think my original estimate of ~12 hours was fairly accurate. Give or take an hour.


Congratulations.. That was awesome, and very cool to watch!!! :D
 

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Started: 2017-05-06 21:26:42
Finished: 2017-05-12 1:46:18
Total time elapsed: 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes 36 seconds

I didn't keep track of in-game time but I think my original estimate of ~12 hours was fairly accurate. Give or take an hour.

Congratulations SushiCW, that's a remarkable drive! I'm sure your SRV's going to need a thorough service after that trek.
 
Congrats Sushi! Hope you make a good place in the Race :D

I think it's safe to say my position on the leaderboard will be unassailable.

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Huge congratulations!

Congratulations SushiCW, that's a remarkable drive! I'm sure your SRV's going to need a thorough service after that trek.

Thanks! Please give my regards to whoever built the SRV physics & handling. They managed to create something really unique and entertaining.
 
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Thanks! Please give my regards to whoever built the SRV physics & handling. They managed to create something really unique and entertaining.

I can see the SRV manufacturer paying you 10M CR/year to just travel around the bubble doing horrible promotional commercials.

When I drive I only drive Yoyodyne Model TL-5 Scarabs, nothing else competes with their design.
 
Started: 2017-05-06 21:26:42
Finished: 2017-05-12 1:46:18
Total time elapsed: 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes 36 seconds

I didn't keep track of in-game time but I think my original estimate of ~12 hours was fairly accurate. Give or take an hour.
Congratulations!

I see you didn't risk going for the 1% bonus a second time :)
 
Started: 2017-05-06 21:26:42
Finished: 2017-05-12 1:46:18
Total time elapsed: 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes 36 seconds

I didn't keep track of in-game time but I think my original estimate of ~12 hours was fairly accurate. Give or take an hour.

brilliant. never give up!

o7
 
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Damn customers, they made me miss the last topic moments while at work! :mad:

Once I was done with them the stream was already over...I feel like I can't add any relevant comment to what has already been written, so I'll just leave this: good job Cmdr Tannik Seldon. A damn good job. That's the stuff myths are made of.

o7

PS: and sorry to whoever lost a bet on the stream because of my awesome RL driving skills! :p (that will be understood by few I think [big grin])
 
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