Galnet Update 11 DEC 3306 - Outpost Planned for ‘The Roof of Space’

[JonesTheFilm]

Hey! I was just there! Literally my last game session. I'm on my way to the centre now, but still only a few jumps away.

 

[MiloGreenRanger]

I would be interested in hitching a ride on a carrier if anyone wants to run a ferry.

 

[CMDR Ateles]

Does outpos mean there won't be any large pads available? Or did they just use "outpost" for any kind of station?

 

[Jacobis9000]

11 DEC 3306

Multi-billionaire Zachary Rackham is constructing a permanent outpost at the farthest system above the galactic plane.

The orbital outpost will be located within the HIP 58832 system. This is commonly held to be at the galactic zenith, one of the highest locations that can practically be reached.

The project is funded by the corporation Rackham Capital Investments, with the close involvement of Universal Cartographics and several other scientific organisations. The outpost’s location will make it ideal for gathering astronomical data on the overall structure of the galactic spiral.

This historic scientific endeavour was remarked upon by Mr Rackham from his private villa complex on the Rhea Archipelago:

“Back in my days of plying the trade routes in a second-hand Sidewinder, the idea of standing on the roof of space was an idle daydream. This new generation of pilots and ships will make my vision a reality.”

“No doubt many important scientific observations will be made once the outpost is up and running, but more importantly, there’ll be a bar – and the drinks are on me!”

A spokesperson for Rackham Capital Investments later confirmed that the outpost in the HIP 58832 system would be operational on the 17th of December 3306, but clarified that there was no legal guarantee for beverage reimbursement.

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Nice! I’ll be heading to the bar with other pilots on the roof of the Galaxy one day!

 

[Jacobis9000]

Wait hang on is it going to be there in the game or just RP?

 

[MiloGreenRanger]

The highest I could get without a fleet carrier was HD 103780, which is only a couple thousand lightyears above the plane. Still, nice view.

 

[Jacobis9000]

The highest I could get without a fleet carrier was HD 103780, which is only a couple thousand lightyears above the plane. Still, nice view.

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Wow man, beautiful.

 

[TScal12]

Wait hang on is it going to be there in the game or just RP?

Come Odyssey it will be in the game!

 

[MR1000]

View from the top!

 

[SCiARA]

View from the top!
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ow wow, is that where this is being built?

 

[MR1000]

ow wow, is that where this is being built?

Yup.

 

[Lightspeed]

View from the top!
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Nice image

 

[Treya]

Alrighty, time for some commitment: My carrier will make the trip! Departure will be from Jackson's Lighthouse on Tuesday 1300 UTC, further details can be found here.

 

[guidobln]

Just arrived, only 6 FC are here (until now)... but a really nice view!