A Voyage in search of a Heart...and Soul

[Himilco]

Nebula, that is.

After spending some time taking in the incredible view from my vantage point on the outer Rim of the Perseus Arm of our Galaxy, I've decide to continue my voyage of exploration rather than run back to The Bubble.


Instead, I've decided to travel in the direction of two nebula in close proximity to one another...The Heart...and Soul nebulae. They are approximately 6.25K LY from my current location.

I've covered the first 200 or so light years in their general direction and am in no particular hurry. I still take the time to scan each new system I come across. (Though I still steadfastly refuse to scan another Icy Planet.) I found a water world with carbon-water based life along the way...but it was not a terraform candidate due to it's IMMENSE surface pressure and heat...as well as an argon rich atmosphere. It looked like a giant ball of smog. I did, however, find an interesting little Y class dwarf star with two impressive pristine metallic rings. I could not resist the urge to drop out of super cruise and take the appropriate "selfie."



I'll update this transmission with any other interesting finds I come across along the way. I must say that I am very much looking forward to my first "close up" encounter with a nebula. I hope it does not disappoint.

Continued safe explorations, Commanders.

Commander Himilco, out.

 

[b0rg9]

Nice! Heart and Soul nebulae was my last trip out (along with trying to see how far out on the edge I could go).

I was going to post a pic or two but then I figured why spoil it. I think they were most impressive on approach and departing rather than actually piloting inside them.

 

[mono]

A journey that leads to the sun...

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

While you're out there, don't forget to stop by the Bubble nebula.

 

[Alex Brentnall]

While you're out there, don't forget to stop by the Bubble nebula.

I second this.

"IC 1805 Sector DQ-Y E3"
Messier 78 nebula
Crab nebula too but they can be a bit far out

Have fun and good luck CMDR

 

[thehairymob]

Would give you rep but already have. I met up with another explorer out between the Heart and Soul a few months back. Great fun and a nice chat

 

[Himilco]

Distance from Heart Nebula: ~5.3k LY
Distance from Lave: ~8.1k LY
Ship Status: Hull and modules all at 100%

My play time has been limited as of late but when I DO manage to get time I've been steadily pressing along the hypotenuse of an imaginary triangle running from Lave straight outward to the Rim, northwest back Core-ward towards the Heart and Soul nebulae...then roughly straight "east" back towards inhabited space.

It has been dull....VERY dull. System after system of high metal content planets...ice planets...and occasional gas giants.


I did, however, find the most amazing water world today. An absolutely PERFECT sphere of blue water hovering alone in space. No land masses. Very few clouds. No ice caps. It made for an amazing sight.


I also found another terrestrial ammonia world in that particular system. I dutifully recorded it's exact coordinates and took a detailed surface scan. Like the other terrestrial ammonia worlds I have found on this voyage, this planet also had indigenous carbon-ammonia based life. I saw no evidence of "Them"...but cannot help but think that they are out here...somewhere....biding their time. I hope that humanity is more prepared to unify and confront the threat if/when I get home again than they were when I left. A fool's hope, I know, but stripped of hope there is nothing but despair.

I'll continue to provide updates with any interesting discoveries I make along the way.

Safe explorations, Commanders.

Commander Himilco, out.

 

[b0rg9]

Keep updating this! This was my first/last long trip and there are so many candidates for terraforming out on the outer rim there I'm surprised.

The thing that weirded me out the most was getting unidentified strong signals in solo play in the outermost areas I could reach with 33.5ly jump.

Chased them for long distance just to wind up in the middle of nowhere. Others have told me that's a bug. Yeah.

 

[Himilco]

Distance traveled so far on this voyage: ~12k LY
Earth-Like Worlds discovered: Two...yes...TWO.

FINALLY!!!

A break from the monotony of dim, cool stars and their associated clans of largely useless planets....tonight I've discovered my second Earth-Like World. What a joy it was to see the beautiful blues, greens and whites after days of seeing nothing but useless hunks of frozen rock and/or metal. I plan to put my beloved ISS Phoenecia into a standard orbit and just stay here for awhile. This world is an oasis to help me recover after being bludgeoned by the distance and emptiness of inter-stellar space. The urge to carry on to the nebulae will return soon enough, I'm sure. But for now, I'm perfectly content to sit here in orbit and daydream about the day we are finally able to make planetary landings.







I wish you continued safe explorations, Commanders.

Commander Himilco, out.

 

[Himilco]

Distance traveled so far: ~14k LY
Earth Like Worlds discovered: FOUR!!

I'm still pressing on towards the Heart and Soul nebulae as I have play time and find the servers in good, working order. YIKES. These last couple of days have not been ideal in that regard. In any event, I now find myself about 1.1k LY from my first objective, the Heart Nebula. I decided to check in and beam back some of the interesting discoveries I've made en route so far.


I stumbled upon another terrestrial ammonia world. I dutifully cataloged it's coordinates along with the others. Hopefully UC will find the information strategically useful should "They" make a re-appearance soon.


I also discovered two more Earth Like Worlds and stopped for the required post card shots.


I didn't know quite what to make of this planet...in close orbit around it's F type star...and molten as a consequence....but with icy rings? I don't know what to make of the cluster of stars in the distance just inside the rings. I may need to head in their general direction after I've reached and explored the nebulae to my satisfaction.

That's if for now...I'm going to press on towards the nebulae now.

Continued safe explorations, Commanders.

Commander Himilco, out.

 

[b0rg9]

I didn't know quite what to make of this planet...in close orbit around it's F type star...and molten as a consequence....but with icy rings?

Holy crap, I have to say that is the weirdest planet I've seen so far. Those are the things that inspire me to get through the endless red dwarfs and ice balls. Great pics -- all of 'em!

 

[Himilco]

Getting very close now...I'm moving towards the Heart Nebula first...filtering for "interesting" star systems to visit. Nothing unusual to report yet...but the views are improving dramatically.

I'll beam back more shots soon.



Safe explorations, Commanders.

Commander Himilco, out.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Say hello to my ELW there

 

[Chaodiurn]

Nice one. Heart & Soul is where my roleplay will find its conclusion. Always awesome to see others venturing there before me. Gotta complete it properly after all!

Say hello to my ELW there

I will for sure

 

[Himilco]

Say hello to my ELW there

I'll keep an eye out.