Colonia - humanity's first outer colony, 22,000 light years from our ancestral home - needs you!
Out here, life is hard. This is the new frontier. Infrastructure is in its infancy and the securities we've all taken for granted back in the Bubble are only just becoming established. There is little luxury out here; only hard industrial endeavour awaits those who venture to Colonia looking for a new start and new life out near the Galactic Core. The foundations for a strong and thriving community are now in place. The early pioneers who first arrived here got Jaques Station back online. From this endeavor grew the Colonia Citizens Network, bringing individuals, groups, and factions all together in a unique attempt to create a cooperative community and establish a strong colonial identity. The Colonia Militia now safeguards the growing civilian population by patrolling the region, and offering escort through the mysterious Sagittarii Conflux - the prime shipping lane between the Bubble and Colonia. The Colonial Marines are ever present, ever watchful, on alert, waiting. Waiting for the first signs of alien or rogue AI incursion into sovereign colonial space. So what does the colony need now? It needs people. People like you. People willing to leave the Bubble behind, move out to Colonia and become part of this unique experience. An experience that hasn't occurred since 2150 AD when humanity's first colony away from Sol was established on Tau Ceti 3. Back then, Tau Ceti was the new frontier, a mere stone's throw from Earth. Here and now, the next boundary is being drawn 22,000 light years into the unknown. You can be a part of this new chapter in the long galactic timeline - see it first hand, mould its future, and make history. CCN is inviting pilots to assemble the largest merchant fleet in history. A single convoy of passenger liners, tourism transport ships, freighters and fighter escort. Your goal is to bring the next influx of colonists to Colonia along with much-needed equipment, commodities, military hardware and Lavian Brandy. This expedition is hoped to rival Distant Worlds in its scale. The convoy will depart the Bubble the day after the Distant Worlds Fleet Reunion event at Mitterand Hollow, and over the course of four weeks will travel across the Sagittarius Gap, pass through the Lagoon and Omega Nebulae, travel along the Colonia Connection highway--visiting the refuelling and repair outposts along the way--cross the mysterious Sagittarii Conflux, and skirt around the southwestern edges of the Galactic Core before entering Colonia space and arriving en masse at Jaques Station after 30 days of travel. The Galactic Mapping team will map out a Neutron Highway for those that wish to add some 'spice' to the hyperspace grind during their 22,000 light year trip. The expedition will be escorted by the Colonia Militia and Colonial Marines for the duration of the expedition, protecting them through the Sagittarii Conflux (a region that has been rumored to contain a dark secret!) If you are interested in joining this venture and helping shape a new chapter in Elite folklore, fill your cargo and sign up… Erimus Kamzel |
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The Expedition
The Convoy has launched on the 2nd of December 3302 from LTT 9846, codename Miami.
Spread among a dozen instances (EU, US, Free, XBox), each led by a Beacon and protected by Escort and Patrol pilots, more than 200 Cmdrs joined the CCC Departure Events. The voice comms were very busy - with no less than 140 pilots accounted for on the dispatch. In a tightly yet successfully coordinated fashion, all instances followed the pre-planned and scouted route outside the Bubble, enjoying both epic moments and smooth gameplay.
Wilson: SYNUEFAI QH-U b49-1
Nevada: SYNUEFAI SS-S b50-2
Monroe: SYNUEFAI WY-Q b51-2
Alexandria: SYNUEFAI LE-J c25-7
Osaka: SYNUEFAI CA-P b52-0
Copernic: SYNUEFAI AF-P b52-0
Juarez: SYNUEFAI TU-D d13-60
Kepler: SYNUEFAI DL-N b53-3
Crimson: SYNUEFAI JM-L b54-3
Tau-1 Aquarii
Nevada: SYNUEFAI SS-S b50-2
Monroe: SYNUEFAI WY-Q b51-2
Alexandria: SYNUEFAI LE-J c25-7
Osaka: SYNUEFAI CA-P b52-0
Copernic: SYNUEFAI AF-P b52-0
Juarez: SYNUEFAI TU-D d13-60
Kepler: SYNUEFAI DL-N b53-3
Crimson: SYNUEFAI JM-L b54-3
Tau-1 Aquarii
From there onwards, the Convoy hit the road, headed towards Colonia. No death has been reported; and despite a few interdictions, all Carrier pilots made it out alive, thanks to the exceptional skills and reactivity of the Escorts. The Convoy shall reach Jaques Station within a month, taking advantage of the new refuelling outposts (for those who can dock) and the Neutron Highway. Non-Horizons players can join the arrival mass-drop. The Fleet is free to travel in any mode they want from start to finish (see FleetComm private group application form below).
Departure | Hillary Depot | Amundsen Terminal | Eagle's Landing | Sacagawea Space Port | Gagarin Gate | Polo Harbour | Jaques Station |
LTT 9846 | Blu Thua AI-A c14-10 | Lagoon Sector NI-S b4-10 | Eagle Sector IR-W d1-117 | Skaudai CH-B d14-34 | Gru Hypue KS-T d3-31 | Boewnst KS-S c20-959 | Colonia |
Fri., Dec. 2nd | Sun. 4th | Fri. 9th | Wed. 14th | Sun. 18th | Wed. 21st | Sun. 25th | Mon., Jan. 2nd |
22,000 ly | 20,112 ly | 17,845 ly | 15,113 ly | 10,220 ly | 7,863 ly | 4,786 ly | 0! |
18:00 IGT | All day | All day | All day | 18:00 IGT | All day | All day | 18:00 IGT |
LTT 9846 | A 4 a | A 1 | A 2 a | 5 G a | A 4 | A 2 a | Jaques' Bar |
Meetups usually happen late afternoon-early evening in the EU and the US timezones. Don't hesitate to ask around in #ccconvoy if anybody's at the basecamps when you arrive!
Registrations are closed.
The Logistics
ALL COMMUNICATIONS GO THROUGH THE COLONIA CITIZENS NETWORK DISCORD SERVER
To have access to the dedicated channels, send '@Jeeves join <your fleet role>' in the #bots channel.
Fill the form below if you want to join the FleetComm PVE in-game private group. Don't forget to send an in-game request too.
ALL COMMUNICATIONS GO THROUGH THE COLONIA CITIZENS NETWORK DISCORD SERVER
To have access to the dedicated channels, send '@Jeeves join <your fleet role>' in the #bots channel.
Fill the form below if you want to join the FleetComm PVE in-game private group. Don't forget to send an in-game request too.
The Fleet
Role | Carriers | Militia Escort | Stratotankers | Freelancers |
Constraints | Role-Play | Role-Play | Role-Play | None |
Requirements | - Mid-pad ship or bigger - 2 lasers OR point defenses MAX - At least half your hold filled with cargo | - Any armed ship - Understanding of the responsabililty - Ready to sacrifice themselves for the safety of the Carriers | - Enough fuel and limpets to perform several rescues during the trip - Ability to work with others and respect dispatch, if any | - Respect of security directives during basecamp meetups - No other requirement |
Discord Role | [CCC] Carrier | [CCC] Escort | [CCC] Stratotanker | [CCC] Freelancer |
The Roster
Ship Type | Total Count | Ship Type | Total Count | Ship Type | Total Count | Ship Type | Total Count | Ship Type | Total Count | Ship Type | Total Count |
Adder | 0 | Anaconda | 159 | ASP Explorer | 66 | ASP Scout | 1 | Beluga Liner | 34 | Cobra Mk.III | 15 |
Cobra Mk.IV | 2 | DiamondBack Explorer | 9 | DiamondBack Scout | 3 | Eagle | 1 | Federal Assault Ship | 1 | Federal Corvette | 9 |
Federal Dropship | 1 | Federal Gunship | 2 | Fer-De-Lance | 9 | Hauler | 2 | Imperial Clipper | 16 | Imperial Courier | 7 |
Imperial Cutter | 32 | Imperial Eagle | 0 | Keelback | 5 | Orca | 6 | Python | 38 | Sidewinder | 3 |
Type-6 | 14 | Type-7 | 15 | Type-9 Heavy | 21 | Viper Mk.IV | 7 | Vulture | 4 |