Colonia deliveries?

[tclancey]

So, are all these long distance deliveries I'm seeing a way of populating Colonia and surrounding systems? Or some kind of bug that's been introduced?

 

[Jack Dalton]

The way I see it, the bug is thinking I would accept a 22KLy mission for 1 million credits xD

 

[Vardaugas]

I guess if you get 20 of them, fill an Orca with passengers and honk your way to Colonia, you will end up with an alright payout, especially when you pick and choose for rare material rewards. Not everybody's cup of tea.

 

[Ian Doncaster]

So, are all these long distance deliveries I'm seeing a way of populating Colonia and surrounding systems? Or some kind of bug that's been introduced?

They're intentional, but aren't supposed to be appearing as often as they currently do.

It's unlikely they'll have direct effects on the population.

 

[Kaocraft]

I guess if you get 20 of them, fill an Orca with passengers and honk your way to Colonia, you will end up with an alright payout, especially when you pick and choose for rare material rewards. Not everybody's cup of tea.

Still not worth it if you then have to immediately turn around and fly BACK to the bubble in order to complete the mission. Unless something has changed, the Colonia passenger missions are all round-trip. Which is an evil insane affront to all that has ever or could ever be right or good in the world.

 

[tclancey]

Hahaha!

Ok, well as long as I know they are meant to be there, it's just Fingerbobs is making too many of them, I can find some inner peace!

 

[777Driver]

The way I see it, the bug is thinking I would accept a 22KLy mission for 1 million credits xD

They definitely need to be stacked, average prices I am seeing out here in Merope is 2mill per data mission. 40+mill is fine for data runs, especially if you are planning to go there anyway. I like the fact that it is one way, I found those return pax missions didn't suit my play style, much prefer flying out there and being able to swap ships, spend some time and then return on my own schedule.

Still not worth it if you then have to immediately turn around and fly BACK to the bubble in order to complete the mission. .

Cargo, data and passenger rides are always 1 way. Only tourist cruises are round trips. If you play it right, you are looking at 40mill there, plus 40 mill back, with as long a break as you want in between. Even a sidewinder can do those data runs.

 

[askavir]

The current amount of missions to Colonia seems excessive, to say the least.

 

[777Driver]

The current amount of missions to Colonia seems excessive, to say the least.

It is quite high, perhaps they are expecting a bunch of cmdrs to flee when everything kicks off. The Neutron plotting is also a big bonus for those looking to escape the bubble.

 

[shadragon]

Even a sidewinder can do those data runs.

I'd go with a Hauler. Much better jump range than the trusty Sidey.

OP - If you're going to Colonia anyway, take some missions to cover expenses.

 

[tclancey]

Errm, I'm obviously missing a couple of things.... What's this Neutron plotting thing, and what's about to kick off?

 

[777Driver]

I'd go with a Hauler. Much better jump range than the trusty Sidey.

OP - If you're going to Colonia anyway, take some missions to cover expenses.

Haha, I went to my old homebase in Q1 Eridani, found a bunch of my old A-rated hauler taxis gathering dust. Forgot how much I love those little ships.

Errm, I'm obviously missing a couple of things.... What's this Neutron plotting thing, and what's about to kick off?

Scooping from neutron stars, the route plotter now factors them into plotting. Massively decreases travel times, previously you had to open the gal map every time you wanted to neutron boost.

 

[shadragon]

Scooping from neutron stars, the route plotter now factors them into plotting. Massively decreases travel times, previously you had to open the gal map every time you wanted to neutron boost.

To clarify I think 777 means "boosting" from neutron stars by going into the gaseous plume, not actually fuel scooping from the star.

Small clarification, but important. [haha]

 

[Kaocraft]

They definitely need to be stacked, average prices I am seeing out here in Merope is 2mill per data mission. 40+mill is fine for data runs, especially if you are planning to go there anyway. I like the fact that it is one way, I found those return pax missions didn't suit my play style, much prefer flying out there and being able to swap ships, spend some time and then return on my own schedule.



Cargo, data and passenger rides are always 1 way. Only tourist cruises are round trips. If you play it right, you are looking at 40mill there, plus 40 mill back, with as long a break as you want in between. Even a sidewinder can do those data runs.

Ok well assuming the mission timers are reasonable, that works for me!

 

[jijik2]

Done these missions last weekend. Had 20x 3.2mil to 3 systems in colonia. Total profit from scanning and missions was about 90m. Was nice extra bcs i wanted to see how colonia was doing.