Expedition IX - "All The Clouds In The Sky"
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Struve's Lost Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 148
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Struve's Lost Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 32
NEXT WAYPOINT: Hind Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 42
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
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EXPEDITION DAY: 148
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Struve's Lost Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 32
NEXT WAYPOINT: Hind Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 42
Excuse me? We arrived at Hind Sector FS-J b9-1 on expedition day 148 at 15:59 Zodiac Time... First of all, the system is a single star system, but then I looked around and nothing, no nebula. I started researching to make sure that we are even in the right location. I did finally see it, a little thing approximately 6Ly from the star you can see a little colorful cloud, but honestly you can see much more using Galaxy map than you can see on my picture (which is already magnified as much as possible without distorting it too bad).
This is yet another example that makes me think that EDSM is a great help, but is not really 100% accurate with everything. It is a work of multiple people and data is based on Commander's logs. For places like this however, the entry must be done manually and I am a bit confused what are the criteria for the stellar object to be included or not. I still keep in mind Cat's Eye Nebula - one of the most beautiful clouds in the sky (not included - ~37Ly away from the closest star system), and then we went for example to Skull Nebula (included - more than 40Ly away from the closest star system). Struve's Lost Nebula is marked on the Galaxy map, it is also included in EDSM archives, yet being 6Ly away from it, you are going to have a hard time finding it in the sky. You know what? Even better... I looked around and we are next to Pleiades Nebula... yes, it does have a label on the Galaxy map, we all know what that is and most of us have been there, but it is not included in the EDSM nebulae catalog...
Do not get me wrong, I am not criticizing, I just know we need to be careful and do not rely on one single source of information. Yes, we need to check Hind Nebula next, but then we need to visit also the Pleiades and have some stopovers in Aries and Taurus Dark Regions. At this point in time, I really do not care if those are actually included in any category in EDSM, we're just gonna go there
This is yet another example that makes me think that EDSM is a great help, but is not really 100% accurate with everything. It is a work of multiple people and data is based on Commander's logs. For places like this however, the entry must be done manually and I am a bit confused what are the criteria for the stellar object to be included or not. I still keep in mind Cat's Eye Nebula - one of the most beautiful clouds in the sky (not included - ~37Ly away from the closest star system), and then we went for example to Skull Nebula (included - more than 40Ly away from the closest star system). Struve's Lost Nebula is marked on the Galaxy map, it is also included in EDSM archives, yet being 6Ly away from it, you are going to have a hard time finding it in the sky. You know what? Even better... I looked around and we are next to Pleiades Nebula... yes, it does have a label on the Galaxy map, we all know what that is and most of us have been there, but it is not included in the EDSM nebulae catalog...
Do not get me wrong, I am not criticizing, I just know we need to be careful and do not rely on one single source of information. Yes, we need to check Hind Nebula next, but then we need to visit also the Pleiades and have some stopovers in Aries and Taurus Dark Regions. At this point in time, I really do not care if those are actually included in any category in EDSM, we're just gonna go there
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Hind Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 148
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Hind Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 33
NEXT WAYPOINT: Taurus Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 43
Such a treat compared to the previous waypoint. I just hope that pictures speak more than words. The crew enjoyed the views and now getting everything ready for The Pleiades and neighbor Dark Regions
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 148
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Hind Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 33
NEXT WAYPOINT: Taurus Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 43
Same expedition day 148, 8th February 3308 Zodiac entered T Tauri system at 20:58... and now that...
Such a treat compared to the previous waypoint. I just hope that pictures speak more than words. The crew enjoyed the views and now getting everything ready for The Pleiades and neighbor Dark Regions
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Taurus Dark Region
EXPEDITION DAY: 149
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Taurus Dark Region
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 34
NEXT WAYPOINT: Pleiades Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 44
My original approach to getting as close as possible to the Taurus Dark Region turned out to be not the best idea. After entering the Taurus Dark Region DL-Y d10 system and quick "look around" I realized that the actual Dark Region is hardly visible as at this angle the background was also a very dark cosmos behind it. Few more jumps in Pilgrim and I found a much better location. Judge by yourself...
Taurus Dark Region LX-T b3-1 - staying for the night, tomorrow a bit more exploration and then The Pleiades
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 149
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Taurus Dark Region
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 34
NEXT WAYPOINT: Pleiades Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 44
My original approach to getting as close as possible to the Taurus Dark Region turned out to be not the best idea. After entering the Taurus Dark Region DL-Y d10 system and quick "look around" I realized that the actual Dark Region is hardly visible as at this angle the background was also a very dark cosmos behind it. Few more jumps in Pilgrim and I found a much better location. Judge by yourself...
Taurus Dark Region LX-T b3-1 - staying for the night, tomorrow a bit more exploration and then The Pleiades
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The Pleiades
EXPEDITION DAY: 150
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - The Pleiades
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 35
NEXT WAYPOINT: Aries Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 45
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 150
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - The Pleiades
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 35
NEXT WAYPOINT: Aries Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 45
I know, today is Expedition Day 160 and I am trying to catch up. We arrived however at Maia on February the 10th (Expedition Day 150) at 21:03 Zodiac Time. Longer stopover, but the time not completely wasted. Pleiades Nebula is not registered in EDSM archives but is so "well known" that I do not think I need to do any special introduction. We got lucky and parked Zodiac at Maia A 1. The system is quite big, and the more attractive vistas I found were beyond 300,000Ls from the main star.
As we all know, Pleiades are simply infested with Thargoids, hence why some of them decided to un-dust our trustworthy combat vessels. Of course my choice - FDL "The Last Shadow", but no AX weapons... hmmm. I am so rusty, that it took me a while to figure out how to buy some of those. I actually even took my "Rocinante" for a spin and went to Shinrarta Dezhra as I could not find anything nearby. Luckily Cmdr Kalidas Acoma reminded me that I have to look in "Experimentals"... what a shame
For a moment we were like puppies enjoying the first snow. We haven't done any combat for such a long time, that everything felt new. I had to test which one I would prefer: fixed or turreted weapons, clearly fixed win although I am really not good at it.
Finally, it is time for us to leave, and we will be leaving very soon. Next waypoint: Aries Dark Region
o7 CommandersAs we all know, Pleiades are simply infested with Thargoids, hence why some of them decided to un-dust our trustworthy combat vessels. Of course my choice - FDL "The Last Shadow", but no AX weapons... hmmm. I am so rusty, that it took me a while to figure out how to buy some of those. I actually even took my "Rocinante" for a spin and went to Shinrarta Dezhra as I could not find anything nearby. Luckily Cmdr Kalidas Acoma reminded me that I have to look in "Experimentals"... what a shame
For a moment we were like puppies enjoying the first snow. We haven't done any combat for such a long time, that everything felt new. I had to test which one I would prefer: fixed or turreted weapons, clearly fixed win although I am really not good at it.
Finally, it is time for us to leave, and we will be leaving very soon. Next waypoint: Aries Dark Region
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Aries Dark Region
EXPEDITION DAY: 160
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Aries Dark Region
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 36
NEXT WAYPOINT: Eskimo Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 46
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 160
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Aries Dark Region
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 36
NEXT WAYPOINT: Eskimo Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 46
Day 160, 17:52 Zodiac Time we arrived at Pleiades Sector HX-K b8-0. I chose this location hoping to see the Aries Dark Region. I did some scouting before, but Aries is very tricky it essentially it is not possible to spot it in the sky. We did have a similar problem with Taurus Dark Region, but for that one, I was able to find the system from which I could see the dark clouds with the Milky Way as the background. This time though, there is no such system in suitable proximity to set the Galaxy behind the Aries as a brighter part.
I think I see something here... but I cannot be sure
Now on the way to Eskimo
o7 CommandersI think I see something here... but I cannot be sure
Now on the way to Eskimo
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The current objective is to visit all the nebulae, that said: some of them way above the plane and some of them way below. We also go to extreme points, as I call them "The Diagonals" (extremes on South, East, West, North, Up and Down). We will not shy from visiting other major POIs and are open for proposals, of course along the way the major objective. All of this is going to take FOREVER, but that is the purpose of the Expedition IX
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Eskimo Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 160
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Eskimo Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 37
NEXT WAYPOINT: Witch Head Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 47
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 160
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Eskimo Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 37
NEXT WAYPOINT: Witch Head Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 47
The same day, at 23:20, Zodiac entered GCRV 4981 - the center of Eskimo Nebula. This small cloud of green and orange gases shines bright and is best visible from NGC 2392 Sector UJ-Q b5-0 only 7.9Ly away. GCRV 4981 does not contain any landable planet, or rather no planets at all. There is only one main giant O Class star, 92 solar masses, and one of my favorite "eye candies" - the black hole a bit more than 72 thousand Ls away from the main star.
The next waypoint: Witch Head Nebula, more Thargoids shenanigans? We shall see...
The next waypoint: Witch Head Nebula, more Thargoids shenanigans? We shall see...
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Witch Head Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 161
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Witch Head Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 38
NEXT WAYPOINT: Spirograph Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 48
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 161
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Witch Head Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 38
NEXT WAYPOINT: Spirograph Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 48
Expedition Day 161, on 21st Feb 3308 at 3:00 in the morning Zodiac entered HIP 23759 which is the official marker of the Witch Head Nebula. The war rages on, although seems like the Thargoid forces are being contained. Stations in Shenve, Wellington, Haki, and Lembass are being repaired. The region suffers economically and communities are in distress.
This time the crew did not get involved in any military activities and we only visited multiple systems to admire the beauty of the region. At the end of the day, we are just explorers and hardly ever engage in global or regional politics.
We stayed for 3 days in the region exploring locations promising good vistas of the nebula itself. Later in the evening of Expedition Day 164, the crew prepared the Zodiac for another jump. This time Spirograph Nebula
This time the crew did not get involved in any military activities and we only visited multiple systems to admire the beauty of the region. At the end of the day, we are just explorers and hardly ever engage in global or regional politics.
We stayed for 3 days in the region exploring locations promising good vistas of the nebula itself. Later in the evening of Expedition Day 164, the crew prepared the Zodiac for another jump. This time Spirograph Nebula
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Spirograph Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 164
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Spirograph Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 39
NEXT WAYPOINT: NGC 1999
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 49
Day 164, we arrived at Spirograph Nebula. Little planetary bubble, that from outside does not look as green as it is inside. Beautiful combination with the bright light of the central O-class star. There are multiple others, some of them ringed. There are also few landable planets, not too many atmospheric though. Nice stopover before the next waypoint.
The system also contains three stellar phenomena, like it or not - all of them are situated inside of the planetary rings. Not a bad combination, though seeing 3 of them I was hoping for a bit more variety. You can also find here one Sanchez Class Science Vessel, not dockable however.
The most stunning views are of course vistas of Bernard's Loop from here.
Next waypoint: the red cloud of NGC 1999
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 164
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Spirograph Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 39
NEXT WAYPOINT: NGC 1999
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 49
Day 164, we arrived at Spirograph Nebula. Little planetary bubble, that from outside does not look as green as it is inside. Beautiful combination with the bright light of the central O-class star. There are multiple others, some of them ringed. There are also few landable planets, not too many atmospheric though. Nice stopover before the next waypoint.
The system also contains three stellar phenomena, like it or not - all of them are situated inside of the planetary rings. Not a bad combination, though seeing 3 of them I was hoping for a bit more variety. You can also find here one Sanchez Class Science Vessel, not dockable however.
The most stunning views are of course vistas of Bernard's Loop from here.
Next waypoint: the red cloud of NGC 1999
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NGC 1999 Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 165
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - NGC 1999 Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 40
NEXT WAYPOINT: The Orion Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Waypoint 50
Day 165 at 14:46 we entered V380 Orionis, the reference system for the Firey Sky NGC 1999 Nebula. It is not a small planetary nebula, but V380 Orionis is the only system in direct proximity of the deep red cloud. Beautiful view, although the system is fairly small: three stars, three planets. No atmospheric bodies were detected.
After a long time, we are finally approaching the main part of the Orion Complex, the cluster of multiple nebulae, the most recognizable objects in the sky. I have some high expectations, let's see what the near future brings. Let's spool that Tritium-hungry FSD.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 165
LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - NGC 1999 Nebula
MISSION OBJECTIVE: Exploration of all galactic nebulae
OBJECTIVES COMPLETED: 40
NEXT WAYPOINT: The Orion Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
CREW:
Cmdr Deluvian Reyes Cruz - Expedition Commander
Cmdr Elroy Santiago - XO onboard DEL-77 "Rocinante"
Cmdr Ellentar - Security & Rescue, Logistics
SQUADRON: Delta Echo Lima [DEL0] - COMMANDERS ON DUTY (#DeluvianCrew): Cmdr Hazard6s [Elite] - Mining Engineer
Cmdr Dracomenda [Ranger] - Public Relations
Cmdr Kalidas Acoma [Ranger] - Science Officer
Cmdr D_Rainwater [Ranger] - Support & Logistics
Waypoint 50
Day 165 at 14:46 we entered V380 Orionis, the reference system for the Firey Sky NGC 1999 Nebula. It is not a small planetary nebula, but V380 Orionis is the only system in direct proximity of the deep red cloud. Beautiful view, although the system is fairly small: three stars, three planets. No atmospheric bodies were detected.
After a long time, we are finally approaching the main part of the Orion Complex, the cluster of multiple nebulae, the most recognizable objects in the sky. I have some high expectations, let's see what the near future brings. Let's spool that Tritium-hungry FSD.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition broadcast: All The Clouds In The Sky
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Orion Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 166
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Orion Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Running Man Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
A word from Cmdr Deluvian
An absolute hell unleashed in my personal/professional life and that resulted in me giving up on plenty of things. With a heavy heart, I had to abandon my streaming, hopefully not forever but most definitely for the unforeseeable future.
Well, there are but a few things that for sure I am not going to give up, and one of those is All The Clouds In The Sky Expedition. I may slow down and stay idle for days or maybe even weeks, but I will continue this journey as it's always been one of those things I wanted to do in Elite. Keep your fingers crossed, hopefully, one day the situation is going to improve. For now though, a few updates that I owe you.
Waypoints 51 and 52
On February 25th we arrived at HD 36917, the official reference system for the Orion Nebula. First of all, being finally in Orion Complex is really something. As mentioned before, I will need to work out, how to isolate all the "clouds" to show you some good views of every single one of them, even if they completely overlap/blend. Do not skip HD 36917, but for sure one more recommendation is to visit also Running Man Sector CQ-Y d24 system from which you can experience some really beautiful vistas of Orion Nebula.
Now on my way to investigate how to isolate and showcase The Running Man
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 166
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Orion Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Running Man Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
A word from Cmdr Deluvian
An absolute hell unleashed in my personal/professional life and that resulted in me giving up on plenty of things. With a heavy heart, I had to abandon my streaming, hopefully not forever but most definitely for the unforeseeable future.
Well, there are but a few things that for sure I am not going to give up, and one of those is All The Clouds In The Sky Expedition. I may slow down and stay idle for days or maybe even weeks, but I will continue this journey as it's always been one of those things I wanted to do in Elite. Keep your fingers crossed, hopefully, one day the situation is going to improve. For now though, a few updates that I owe you.
Waypoints 51 and 52
On February 25th we arrived at HD 36917, the official reference system for the Orion Nebula. First of all, being finally in Orion Complex is really something. As mentioned before, I will need to work out, how to isolate all the "clouds" to show you some good views of every single one of them, even if they completely overlap/blend. Do not skip HD 36917, but for sure one more recommendation is to visit also Running Man Sector CQ-Y d24 system from which you can experience some really beautiful vistas of Orion Nebula.
Now on my way to investigate how to isolate and showcase The Running Man
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Running Man Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 171
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Running Man Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Messier 78 Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 54
A few days later, on the 3rd of March, I managed to move the Zodiac to V1745 Orionis, this time the official marker of the Running Man Nebula. This location maybe brings you close to the nebula itself, but to have a better, isolated view I suggest visiting a few systems around. With a little luck, you can find here a couple of landable planets and definitely some unique landscapes.
Studying the Galaxy map I realized that there is at least one full-size nebula, named on the map and yet again nowhere to be found in the archives - I am talking about Messier 78. That is (at least was) our next target.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 171
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Running Man Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Messier 78 Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 54
A few days later, on the 3rd of March, I managed to move the Zodiac to V1745 Orionis, this time the official marker of the Running Man Nebula. This location maybe brings you close to the nebula itself, but to have a better, isolated view I suggest visiting a few systems around. With a little luck, you can find here a couple of landable planets and definitely some unique landscapes.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Balante
EXPEDITION DAY: 191
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Balante
NEXT WAYPOINT: Messier 78 Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
New crew and Zodiac reconfiguration
On day 178 we reached Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-4 - visually the closest system to Messier 78. The expedition activities ceased completely afterward though. In the meanwhile big announcement: Brewers Corp. introducing big updates and new facilities for our beloved fleet carriers.
Balante. Back to civilization, at least for a little while. The system is packed with fleet carriers. Clearly, the Brewer's Corp offer was irresistible. The crew quickly spread attending to their own important matters. The goal for me and the most trusted and experienced crew members: Ellentar and my XO - Elroy Santiago was not only to procure necessary upgrades but more importantly hire the most effective crew to man those posts. Why, oh why after centuries of evolution still the best place to hire the perfect crew is a local tavern? Well, I would not even try to answer this rhetorical question. Laplace seemed to be the perfect spot. Indeed, after a few hours and a couple of drinks we finalized deals with our new biological officer Israel Cunningham and pioneer supplies handler Lon Dawson.
Must have been around 8 pm when I realized that Elroy just froze staring at something in a distance... "Bartender shift change" - he mumbled finally. I turned around and saw her. Confident and beautiful, she was moving from customer to customer, serving beverages and occasionally making deals for very hot, not necessarily legal items. I did not wait until somebody else does that.
I approached the bar and looking straight into her eyes I bluntly said: "Stellar travels... 1,750.000 credits a week, we leave as soon as we can"
She looked at me and said slowly: "That is not much above average pay... what is your name sailor?"
"Deluvian... Deluvian Reyes Cruz" - I said
"Deluvian... the same one...?" - she looked at me a bit surprised
"Pretty much so..." - I responded
She nodded and offered a handshake
"Tamia Stout" - she said smiling gently - "You just got yourself a deal Commander"
I bowed my head
"Alright then... pack all you need and be at LHL-31Z Zodiac not later than tomorrow 5 pm Sol Time. We are anchored at Balante B A Belt"
"Roger that" - she answered
(...)
I came back to the table and announced that the crew is completed
"How the hell did you pull that off?" - Elroy was clearly shocked
"I guess we were just meant to meet..." - I smiled mysteriously and walked towards the elevators.
Expedition Day 191 - now back to Messier 78. This time for sure.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 191
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Balante
NEXT WAYPOINT: Messier 78 Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
New crew and Zodiac reconfiguration
On day 178 we reached Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-4 - visually the closest system to Messier 78. The expedition activities ceased completely afterward though. In the meanwhile big announcement: Brewers Corp. introducing big updates and new facilities for our beloved fleet carriers.
Balante. Back to civilization, at least for a little while. The system is packed with fleet carriers. Clearly, the Brewer's Corp offer was irresistible. The crew quickly spread attending to their own important matters. The goal for me and the most trusted and experienced crew members: Ellentar and my XO - Elroy Santiago was not only to procure necessary upgrades but more importantly hire the most effective crew to man those posts. Why, oh why after centuries of evolution still the best place to hire the perfect crew is a local tavern? Well, I would not even try to answer this rhetorical question. Laplace seemed to be the perfect spot. Indeed, after a few hours and a couple of drinks we finalized deals with our new biological officer Israel Cunningham and pioneer supplies handler Lon Dawson.
Must have been around 8 pm when I realized that Elroy just froze staring at something in a distance... "Bartender shift change" - he mumbled finally. I turned around and saw her. Confident and beautiful, she was moving from customer to customer, serving beverages and occasionally making deals for very hot, not necessarily legal items. I did not wait until somebody else does that.
I approached the bar and looking straight into her eyes I bluntly said: "Stellar travels... 1,750.000 credits a week, we leave as soon as we can"
She looked at me and said slowly: "That is not much above average pay... what is your name sailor?"
"Deluvian... Deluvian Reyes Cruz" - I said
"Deluvian... the same one...?" - she looked at me a bit surprised
"Pretty much so..." - I responded
She nodded and offered a handshake
"Tamia Stout" - she said smiling gently - "You just got yourself a deal Commander"
I bowed my head
"Alright then... pack all you need and be at LHL-31Z Zodiac not later than tomorrow 5 pm Sol Time. We are anchored at Balante B A Belt"
"Roger that" - she answered
(...)
I came back to the table and announced that the crew is completed
"How the hell did you pull that off?" - Elroy was clearly shocked
"I guess we were just meant to meet..." - I smiled mysteriously and walked towards the elevators.
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#EliteDangerous #AllTheCloudsInTheSky #DeluvianCrew
Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Messier 78
EXPEDITION DAY: 197
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Messier 78
NEXT WAYPOINT: Horsehead Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 57
Expedition Day 197 - that was a quick run. We came back to Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-4, our original arrival point at Messier 78. Yes, the nebula is just in front of us, but the view is far from ideal. Luckily Trapezium Sector is populated with few stars all around the Messier 78. It did not take me very long to find that Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-5 has one of the most beautiful vistas I have seen so far.
It never gets old and those views at least for me are just priceless. When I was exploring, the crew was enjoying new facilities on the Zodiac. It did not take a very long time till Tamia became the favorite of all. It became a habit that after every day of exploration I would sit for long hours at the bar and sip on some good old Malbec.
I could not find a good and rich system that would enhance the experience with some landable planets. Maybe because there were none to find, or maybe because I simply missed those while looking for the best angle on the nebula. Enough to say, that this objective I can dim as completed and now we will move towards Horsehead Dark Region and finally Flame Nebula. It is not going to be very long anymore till we complete the Orion Complex and enter the darkness of the cosmos behind. Just a few more days.
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 197
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Messier 78
NEXT WAYPOINT: Horsehead Dark Region
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 57
Expedition Day 197 - that was a quick run. We came back to Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-4, our original arrival point at Messier 78. Yes, the nebula is just in front of us, but the view is far from ideal. Luckily Trapezium Sector is populated with few stars all around the Messier 78. It did not take me very long to find that Trapezium Sector CB-W c2-5 has one of the most beautiful vistas I have seen so far.
It never gets old and those views at least for me are just priceless. When I was exploring, the crew was enjoying new facilities on the Zodiac. It did not take a very long time till Tamia became the favorite of all. It became a habit that after every day of exploration I would sit for long hours at the bar and sip on some good old Malbec.
I could not find a good and rich system that would enhance the experience with some landable planets. Maybe because there were none to find, or maybe because I simply missed those while looking for the best angle on the nebula. Enough to say, that this objective I can dim as completed and now we will move towards Horsehead Dark Region and finally Flame Nebula. It is not going to be very long anymore till we complete the Orion Complex and enter the darkness of the cosmos behind. Just a few more days.
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#EliteDangerous #AllTheCloudsInTheSky #DeluvianCrew
Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Horsehead Dark Region
EXPEDITION DAY: 199
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Horsehead Dark Region
NEXT WAYPOINT: Flame Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 58
Well, good luck finding Horsehead Dark Region just looking outside your window. I think I have spent enough time trying to find the system that would give me a good vista of it, but eventually, I had to use the map to showcase it. Going to Flame Nebula now, much better object, just still a very difficult one to isolate in the entire sector of the Orion Complex
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Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 199
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Horsehead Dark Region
NEXT WAYPOINT: Flame Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 58
Well, good luck finding Horsehead Dark Region just looking outside your window. I think I have spent enough time trying to find the system that would give me a good vista of it, but eventually, I had to use the map to showcase it. Going to Flame Nebula now, much better object, just still a very difficult one to isolate in the entire sector of the Orion Complex
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#EliteDangerous #AllTheCloudsInTheSky #DeluvianCrew
Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
Flame Nebula
EXPEDITION DAY: 202
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Flame Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Flame Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 59
And who says that Trapezium Sector AF-Z c5 (the reference system) is the right one. Well, it is right in the middle, so I guess it does make sense, but one thing is sure - if you want to have better vistas, you need to visit all of the surrounding systems. Actually, my favorite location in the region to showcase Flame Nebula is Trapezium Sector AF-Z c4. Not too far off, but a much better view. Still, heavy exploration is advised.
The next waypoint will be even more challenging - Bernard's Loop which is... just huge. If you are right at its doorstep, you do not have the best possible view. Let me work it out, and see what I can do to represent it in my own way.
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Expedition Tracker: All The Jumps On The Way
Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
EXPEDITION DAY: 202
CURRENT LOCATION: Inner Orion Spur - Flame Nebula
NEXT WAYPOINT: Flame Nebula
EXPEDITION COMMAND VESSEL: DRAKE-CLASS Fleet Carrier: "Zodiac" LHL-31Z
Waypoint 59
And who says that Trapezium Sector AF-Z c5 (the reference system) is the right one. Well, it is right in the middle, so I guess it does make sense, but one thing is sure - if you want to have better vistas, you need to visit all of the surrounding systems. Actually, my favorite location in the region to showcase Flame Nebula is Trapezium Sector AF-Z c4. Not too far off, but a much better view. Still, heavy exploration is advised.
The next waypoint will be even more challenging - Bernard's Loop which is... just huge. If you are right at its doorstep, you do not have the best possible view. Let me work it out, and see what I can do to represent it in my own way.
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#EliteDangerous #AllTheCloudsInTheSky #DeluvianCrew
Expedition Tracker: All The Jumps On The Way
Expedition photo-report: Expedition "All The Clouds In The Sky"
Expedition comms: Deluvian's Discord
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