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

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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So uh... multi-billionaire level is enough to single-handlely finance an outpost. Can the 10k+ just to mention players that already showed to be at this level (FC owners) build an outpost now? ;)

Thought it'd take trillions for that.

It's beautiful when locations get recognized like this. Maybe the scientific findings of this outpost will eventually lead into a plot.
 
Awesome! Dec 17 is the Frontier Christmas livestream. Maybe they'll show us Odyssey game play of a commander actually having a drink at the bar!!
 
If Tritium is 50k/tonne and it about 5,500ly from Sol, then you will have to spend over 1 billion credits for a round trip. Unless you want to spend months mining.
 
This place is ideal for gathering astronomical data on the overall structure of the galactic spiral. Send us more beverage, please.

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