Exploring In Style!

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I extend a cordial invitation to all who may be passing by to stop off for a little R&R at my new Health and Wellness Emporium

Having made several expeditions in various ships, I decided to see how comfortable I could be while exploring. The plan was to get the best ship I could find, and fill it with as many tasty treats as I could. Also, with such a large (and well-stocked!) ship, it would seem rather churlish to keep it all to myself. Hence, after quite some time running around empire space, I am now the proud owner of the Imperial Cutter "Schrodingers Speakeasy".

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Any explorers in the area are welcome to come aboard and take a load off their feet. The name refers to the idea that you don't know if we are open until you try, and what we serve may or may not be legal. Or safe...

We are currently parked up in the Eagle Nebula, if you are in the area.

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There are several bars and rest areas aboard:

'Cantina' - A small, intimate bar on the top deck which has a good view of... well, of the main hardpoints actually

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'10 Forward' - A larger area in the nose, possibly more suited to dancing (no daddy dancing please, this is a quality establishment!)

'The Legless Arms' - The flagship bar at the rear of the living area, with areas for quiet relaxation or loud quaffing (all carpets are certified quaff-proof).

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The menus contain (amongst other things) the following enticements:

Coffee/ Tea

Orrerrian Vicious Brew
This drink is so high in caffeine and Natural sugars that it is often classed as a Narcotic. The addictive properties and resulting sleep deprivation are famed.

Any Na Coffee
Once sneered at as a cheap substitute, this product has gained cult status from its overly thick texture and bitter flavour from the roots and herbs that it is made of. It is an acquired taste that now appeals to the Bohemian set

Fujin Tea
A range of infusions from indigenous plants and herbs that produce highly effective medicines rivalling or exceeding the best synthetics. Ill-informed combinations have been known to be instantly fatal.

Mechucos High Tea
Mechucos high tea is so named for the dizzying highs caused by its consumption. Most users recommend restricting consumption to specific times of the day, and only with a side plate of restorative sandwiches and cakes

Haidne Black Brew
Brewed over a low heat for days, this tea is comprised of fine mineral shavings, rather than traditional leaves. This mineral based tea is high in salts and nutritious metals. Over consumption of this has been known to temporarily cause the drinker's skin to take a metallic hue.

Normal Coffee

Normal Tea


Nibbles/ Bar Snacks

Arouca Conventional Sweets
The monastic orders of Arouca live a secluded and peaceful life producing, among other things, a limited range of Conventual sweets. Each come with a personalised blessing.

Deuringas Truffles
More of a lichen than the fungus that they resemble. They have a similar musty flavor to ancient Earth truffles, but the process of metabolising Deuringas's surface produces a toxic crust - which is why Deuringas truffles must be shaved in preparation for eating.

Eden Apples of Aerial
A native plant that bears fruit resembling an apple with a silver lustre. Originally inedible, but through genetic modification the neurotoxins have been stripped away leaving what is now seen as a delicacy.

Esuseku Caviar
After being discovered in an ancient gene bank, the last of the cryogenically stored Sturgeon eggs were purchased for an undisclosed, but reliably enormous sum. After the long search for an appropriate environment, they were introduced to the waters of Esuseku, and to their owner's relief, hatched and established a breeding colony. The ancient fish continues to thrive in the waters of Esuseku making it the primary producer of caviar in known space.

LTT Hypersweet
Created by combining the DNA of the universe's sweetest crops, to create the sweetest substance of them all. It turns out it's highly addictive.

Wheemete Wheat Cakes
These cakes were originally used as packing material for expensive machinery, but when plant owners realised they were edible, they soon became the workers staple diet. The wheat cakes produced today are made using the traditional recipe.

Witchhaul Kobe Beef
A traditional breed from the Tajima strain of wagyu cattle in Kobe in Japan on ancient Earth, they remain most pampered cattle in human space. Taken from Kobe before the Earth's serious environmental decline, the cattle are fed a secret mix of rare grains and brushed daily. Now unique to Witchhaul, this is one of the most priced meats there is.


The Top Shelf

Bast Snake Gin
Traditional cure-all and cocktail ingredient. The venom of the snake entombed in the bottle adds to the intoxicating effect of the drink.

Eranin Pearl Whisky
Created to celebrate 30 years of Eranin independence, this specially created whiskey was created in limited supply and is expected to increase in value over time.

Indi Bourbon
Originally used as a medicine to revive those who have suffocated in dust storms, the restorative effects of this potent drink are almost as famous as the hangovers.

Lavian Brandy
A highly valued liquor from the old world of Lave. Using ancient breeds of grains grown in it's tropical climate, under a permit from the government, the distillate is kept in old earth oak barrels and held in an orbital maturing facility for decades to achieve maximum richness.

Centauri Mega Gin
This chemical distillate is almost pure Alcohol, but with subtle, prized flavors. Often used as an ingredient in more dangerous cocktails. The exact details of the distillation process are a closely guarded secret.


Beers/ Ales

Gerazian Gueuze Beer
Geras 3 A supports life in the form of large algae like plankton, whose bioluminescent digestive system excretes a complex protein that can be used in the brewing process. The resulting beer is famous for it's strength, heady aroma, and luminescent color.

Kongga Ale
The hops of Kongga provide a deep, satisfying flavour to the locally brewed ale, but seem to wither and spoil rapidly when removed from their native climate. Due to this Kongga Ale is renowned for its authentic flavour and traditional production methods. Served at room temperature with a decorative umbrella.

All Drinks Served In:

Hutton Mugs
Delivered over vast distances by those in search of a profit, the Hutton Mug, is only sold to Commanders who make the painfully long journey to Hutton Orbital. Made from the salvaged frame shift drive plates of ships that ran out of fuel before reaching the station, this is purely a vanity item commemorating the epic journey. It's value lies in its rarity and latent frame shift energies keeping your drink that little bit warmer for the journey.

Coffee Table Reading for your pleasure and edification:

Galactic Travel Guides
A where's where and a what's what of the Milky Way. This guide highlights the galaxy's top destinations and hot spots.
 
Let us know if you make it all the way out to Colonia. You'll have a hard time peeling Jaques' regular clients from their stools though.

Fly safe!
 
great menu!

how did you outfit your exploration cutter? it is for sure a serious alternative to an luxury explo-conda.
 
+1 for effort. But with that thread title, I'd have expected a midnight black Beluga :p

Midnight Black looks rubbish in screenshots ;)

Also, I have a feeling a Beluga would drift even more than this thing does. Need to hit reverse thrust coming out of glide to avoid lithobraking!
 
great menu!

how did you outfit your exploration cutter? it is for sure a serious alternative to an luxury explo-conda.


Grade 5 engineered FSD and Thrusters, range about 30Ly. Also engineered surface scanner for longer range.

Besides that:
Shields - large, for avoiding damage when lithobraking (see above comments on drift...)
Twin fighter hangar
4 SRVs
cargo bay (for all the goodies!)
AFMU

will try to get details later
 
Let us know if you make it all the way out to Colonia. You'll have a hard time peeling Jaques' regular clients from their stools though.

Fly safe!

Am planning to come to Colonia again, got a couple of ships there to sort out. Hope you guys are enjoying all the goodies I stocked Jaques up with in the last couple of trips!
 
Great write-up!

'Cantina' - A small, intimate bar on the top deck which has a good view of... well, of the main hardpoints actually
Which means guests can have an up-close look at ship weapons firing, if they are so inclined. Either during practice at some rocks, or perhaps during actual combat. Nothing quite like sipping tea or coffee while the ship's Commander is fighting for their life.
 
Great write-up!


Which means guests can have an up-close look at ship weapons firing, if they are so inclined. Either during practice at some rocks, or perhaps during actual combat. Nothing quite like sipping tea or coffee while the ship's Commander is fighting for their life.

Or you could jump in a fighter and lend a hand...

I even fitted cup holders in the fighters for your convenience :D
 
Midnight Black looks rubbish in screenshots ;)

Also, I have a feeling a Beluga would drift even more than this thing does. Need to hit reverse thrust coming out of glide to avoid lithobraking!

Yeah, um, about that...

My brother is staying with me at the moment, so I was showing ED to my little nephew. 'Let's land on that planet over there'.

Things I didn't do:
1) Didn't slow down when approaching the ground
2) Didn't ensure shields were powered up
3) Didn't swear when ship exploded (though it was a close run thing...)

So, now I am back in the Eagle Nebula, 12 million credits poorer, and no munchies to keep me occupied!
Looks like I will have to head back to the bubble to restock. I'm afraid the bar is closed for a short while, but stay tuned for the grand re-opening!

Taz
 
Quick update!

I made it back to the bubble with only minor pant soiling.
This is a rough reconstruction of the view as the mists cleared on exiting hyperspace into this particular system:
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Nearly discovered whether atmospheric flight is possible...

Anyway, got back to base, and have been preparing a list of places to go to stock up the new improved bar/ restaurant/ spa. More news later!
First, I'm off for my 4th (?) Hutton run for some more mugs.

Toodle pip!

Taz
 
Midnight Black looks rubbish in screenshots ;)

Also, I have a feeling a Beluga would drift even more than this thing does. Need to hit reverse thrust coming out of glide to avoid lithobraking!

My beluga with 5D thrusters drifts less then my Python... The Beluga handles wonderfully in and out of super cruise! The downside to station docking is its so darn big I need the entire mail slot and you have to be very careful.

I'm currently 6k LY from Colonia in my beluga with 6 cabins on my first trip to the area.
 
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Update!

Sooo, welcome to the new and improved Wellness Emporium!

We have now added a spa area near the entrance.
Here you can relax and clean up (I was thinking of you here Traveller_GG!). Please note also the emergency exit in case the smell is too bad when suits are removed...

Our new spa, the:
Happiness and Hosedown
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Treatments here include:
Alya Body Soap
Guaranteed to give a cleaner you. The deep cleansing action works both inside and out, with this fully digestible soap! Rumoured to be made from Human fat.

V Herculis Body Rub
Available in a variety of textures, this scrub can exfoliate just about anything!

You may also relax in a quiet corner with:
Kamitra Cigars
Providing the biggest cigars in the Galaxy, hand rolled and ready to smoke right out of the box. Specially treated to allow safe smoking even in the cockpit without overloading your life support module. The best way to end your days.

Yaso Kondi
A native plant that exhibits similar properties to tobacco, but without the harmful effects. Discovered through observing its effects on the local fauna.

Rusani Old Smokey
Guaranteed genuine non-synthetic tobacco. Fully certified as organic. The only harm done is to yourself.

Tobacco

The Restaurant has been upgraded, and the menu now looks a little more like this:

Breakfast Menu
Aepyornis Egg
Originally referred to as Elephant birds, these behemoths were brought out of extinction using preserved genetic material found on ancient Earth. With some careful genetic modification (before the process of gene modification was outlawed), they were adapted to thrive in a dense, oxygen-rich Cetian atmosphere. They lay prized eggs with a circumference of over a meter.

Azure Milk
Harvested from native mammals found in Leesti, this highly nourishing and rehydrating drink is favoured in arid and desert worlds.

Mokojing Beast Feast
Marketed as "the galaxy's most dangerous cereal", with a tagline imploring the consumer to "eat it before it eats you", Beast Feast claims to contain trace elements of over two hundred and twenty three confirmed man-eater species, allowing consumers to "eat their way to the top of the food chain".

Mukusubii Chitin-Os
The chitinous native insects of nearby worlds are processed using industrial mining equipment, then re-constituted into convenient circles. Marketed as a food for those who like a little crunch.

Lunch/ Main Menu
Albino Quechua Mammoth Meat
Specially adapted to the cold climate, these enormous animals, originally created from modified genetic material from ancient Earth, are now flourishing on Quechua. The albino form has been encouraged to dominance due to the tenderness of their flesh.

Ceti Rabbits
For years 47 Ceti suffered from rodents, introduced from Earth, decimating crops. However, they have turned this to their advantage and now farm them in great numbers as the local environment makes the meat curiously sweet.

Chi Eridani Marine Paste
A unique mix of zooplankton and phytoplankton from the rich and varied oceans of Chi Eridani. Due to the automated trawling process, it may include any number of other marine creatures that happened to wander into the processor.

Deuringas Truffles
More of a lichen than the fungus that they resemble. They have a similar musty flavor to ancient Earth truffles, but the process of metabolising Deuringas's surface - which is why Deuringas truffles must be shaved in preparation for eating.

Diso Ma Corn
This ancient corn-like crop is harvested manually to preserve the dust-like coating on the seeds. This dust is traditionally snorted from the corn as a chef's treat.

HIP Proto-Squid
Though there is no genetic link between the huge creatures of HIP 41181 and the now extinct squid once found on ancient Earth, the evolutionary similarities are remarkable. Perhaps they share some ancient space faring ancestor. There was much protest at the use of these animals as food. Claims of sentience still remain high on the agenda of those trying to stamp out the trade.

HR 7221 Wheat
This blood-red grain like plant sometimes known as Mars Grass has proven itself to be terribly invasive and highly aggressive to all other plant types. For this reason it's growth is now restricted to HR 7221. Its restriction has proved a blessing as its unique colouring and flavour are in demand in exotic cookery.

Jaroua Rice
Grown in the paddy fields of Jaroua, bioengineered filter fish are used to remove any pests or parasites attached to the plant. It is hand-planted and hand-picked by specially engineered robots.

Ochoeng Chillies
Due to the relaxation of various genetic modification laws, Ochoeng prides itself on having produced the galaxy's hottest chilli pepper. There have been numerous calls to reclassify the substances as toxic, however the produce remains legal in most systems.

Sanuma Decorative Meat
One of the most inventive of synthetic meat specialists, growing the meat into fabulous sculptures of flesh "grown on the bone".

Uszaian Tree Grub
This grub was introduced to the system from Lave, in an attempt to create a wildlife reserve for endangered species. Unfortunately the grubs mutated and evolved in their new environment, and the project failed. The evolved grubs were found to have a delicious flavor and surprising texture, and have since become a delicacy.

Witchhaul Kobe Beef
A traditional breed from the Tajima strain of wagyu cattle in Kobe in Japan on ancient Earth, they remain most pampered cattle in human space. Taken from Kobe before the Earth's serious environmental decline, the cattle are fed a secret mix of rare grains and brushed daily. Now unique to Witchhaul, this is one of the most priced meats there is.

Grain

Fish

fruit and vegetables

Animal Meat

Desserts
LTT Hypersweet
Created by combining the DNA of the universe's sweetest crops, to create the sweetest substance of them all. It turns out it's highly addictive.

Neritus Berries
This native plant form produces clear red fruit with a unique flavor. The plant is carnivorous and the berries contain blood plasma from its victims which is said to be an aid to slimming.

Bar Snacks
Arouca Conventual Sweets
The monastic orders of Arouca live a secluded and peaceful life producing, among other things, a limited range of Conventual sweets. Each come with a personalised blessing.

Eden Apples Of Aerial
A native plant that bears fruit resembling an apple with a silver lustre. Originally inedible, but through genetic modification the neurotoxins have been stripped away leaving what is now seen as a delicacy.

Esuseku Caviar
After being discovered in an ancient gene bank, the last of the cryogenically stored Sturgeon eggs were purchased for an undisclosed, but reliable enormous sum. After the long search for an appropriate environment, they were introduced to the waters of Esuseku, and to their owner's relief, hatched and established a breeding colony. The ancient fish continues to thrive in the waters of Esuseku making it the primary producer of caviar in known space.

Karsuki Locusts
Prized for their uniquely sweet flavor caused by the native fungal parasites that infest them.

Live Hecate Sea Worms
Harvested from hydrothermal vents and prized for the sulphurous salty flavour. They are best eaten live to ensure freshness.

Utgaroar Millennial Eggs
These eggs have been buried deep in the highly alkaline Utgaroarian soil around the many active geysers, where they are slowly cooked by the natural heat of the planet and take on a distinctive purple color and their prized bittersweet taste.

Beverages
All Drinks Served in:

The Hutton Mug
Delivered over vast distances by those in search of a profit, the Hutton Mug, is only sold to Commanders who make the painfully long journey to Hutton Orbital. Made from the salvaged frame shift drive plates of ships that ran out of fuel before reaching the station, this is purely a vanity item commemorating the epic journey. It's value lies in its rarity and latent frame shift energies keeping your drink that little bit warmer for the journey.

Coffee/ Tea
Any Na Coffee
Once sneered at as a cheap substitute, this product has gained cult status from its overly thick texture and bitter flavour from the roots and herbs that it is made of. It is an acquired taste that now appeals to the Bohemian set.

CD-75 Kitten Brand Coffee
The coffee beans are mellowed in the digestive tract of the indigenous giant cats making for a distinctive and unique aftertaste, many have tried to emulate this chemically and physically however the results to date have been inferior if not disastrous.

Ceremonial Heike Tea
Super fine green tea. Powdered for use in tea ceremonies, this tea is often used to seal treaties and business deals. It is traditionally ground on granite mills by specially selected millers, chosen for their moral purity.

Ethgreze Tea Buds
These tea buds have to be hand plucked from the dangerous Ethgreze Carnivorous Camellia Sinensis plants. Only those with sharp reflexes make it through their first season without losing fingers or entire hands to the deadly fast plants. Due to the danger in collecting it, this tea is famously expensive.

Fujin Tea
A range of infusions from indigenous plants and herbs that produce highly effective medicines rivalling or exceeding the best synthetics. Ill-informed combinations have been known to be instantly fatal.

Haidne Black Brew
Brewed over a low heat for days, this tea is comprised of fine mineral shavings, rather than traditional leaves. This mineral based tea is high in salts and nutritious metals. Over consumption of this has been known to temporarily cause the drinker's skin to take a metallic hue.

Mechucos High Tea
Mechucos high tea is so named for the dizzying highs caused by its consumption. Most users recommend restricting consumption to specific times of the day, and only with a side plate of restorative sandwiches and cakes.

Orrerian Vicious Brew
This drink is so high in caffeine and Natural sugars that it is often classed as a Narcotic. The addictive properties and resulting sleep deprivation are famed.

Void Extract Coffee
Brewed using particularly robust beans, the flavour and caffeine is extracted from the beans using custom technology. Harnessing the power of the vacuum of space to enrich comet water, the method creates a beverage noted for its potency.

Tea

coffee

Beers
Gerasian Gueuze Beer
Geras 3 A supports life in the form of large algae like plankton, whose bioluminescent digestive system excretes a complex protein that can be used in the brewing process. The resulting beer is famous for it's strength, heady aroma, and luminescent color.

Kongga Ale
The hops of Kongga provide a deep, satisfying flavour to the locally brewed ale, but seem to wither and spoil rapidly when removed from their native climate. Due to this Kongga Ale is renowned for its authentic flavour and traditional production methods. Served at room temperature with a decorative umbrella.

Wuthielo Ku Froth
Not strictly a beer, this light alcoholic beverage is made from fermented frog spawn which is then filtered through rush mats.

Beer

Liquors/ Wines/ Aperitifs
Bast Snake Gin
Traditional cure-all and cocktail ingredient. The venom of the snake entombed in the bottle adds to the intoxicating effect of the drink.

Centauri Mega Gin
This chemical distillate is almost pure Alcohol, but with subtle, prized flavors. Often used as an ingredient in more dangerous cocktails. The exact details of the distillation process are a closely guarded secret.

Chateau De Aegaeon
Wines from Aegaeon are some of the most valued and prized possessions greatly in demand across the whole galaxy, rarely actually drunk.

Eranin Pearl Whisky
Created to celebrate 30 years of Eranin independence, this specially created whiskey was created in limited supply and is expected to increase in value over time.

Indi Bourbon
Originally used as a medicine to revive those who have suffocated in dust storms, the restorative effects of this potent drink are almost as famous as the hangovers.

Lavian Brandy
A highly valued liquor from the old world of Lave. Using ancient breeds of grains grown in it's tropical climate, under a permit from the government, the distillate is kept in old earth oak barrels and held in an orbital maturing facility for decades to achieve maximum richness.

Leestian Evil Juice
Leestian evil juice acquired its name from local security forces, claiming that those intoxicated with this powerful liquor seem to be possessed with a pure evil.

Thrutis Cream
A curious mix of fermented Thrutis Giant Rat milk and raw turtle egg yolks produces a potent mix similar to Ancient Advocaat. Each bottle is provided with a ceremonial tasting spoon, to ease the pouring of this viscous, but delicious drink.

Waters of Shintara
The medical qualities of the mineral waters of Shintra are decried by many in the scientific community as nonsense. This has not stopped widespread rumours that water from the planet can cure almost any ailment, and even reverse the ageing process. The company that controls the source of this water are happy to allow the rumours to continue, and people all over the galaxy are willing to pay a small fortune for the real thing.

Liquor

Wine

See you in the black, all welcome!

Taz
 
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