I'll be real I've done way more left field things in ED. You took some awesome pics, did some science and no doubt had a great time with the goid..... and it seems like it was enjoying whatever you did to it too
Interesting Encounter at Asterope
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I'll be real I've done way more left field things in ED. You took some awesome pics, did some science and no doubt had a great time with the goid..... and it seems like it was enjoying whatever you did to it too
Interesting.
I continue to suspect that we are basically like pesky gnats in their eyes. If we don't get in their way and don't bite them, they are content to ignore us. The problem, if this is true, is that this also means they have zero regard for our lives, and thus will happily kill us merely for being an annoyance.
I continue to suspect that we are basically like pesky gnats in their eyes. If we don't get in their way and don't bite them, they are content to ignore us. The problem, if this is true, is that this also means they have zero regard for our lives, and thus will happily kill us merely for being an annoyance.
Does that mean the planetary bases are face-planted Thargoid ships? Serious question.
I plan to return to Asterope and see if my friend is still around (ha ha). This time if this happens again, I'll attempt to flash morse code to the eye as opposed to the backside. I also want to thank everyone whom has given rep, I appreciate it.
CMDR Arc_AngelLR deserves a prop up here as well, he was super patient with my investigative mind.
Also, Outer Space Proctology is not my thing.
Gary
CMDR Arc_AngelLR deserves a prop up here as well, he was super patient with my investigative mind.
Also, Outer Space Proctology is not my thing.
Gary
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my theory, and I could be wrong, but those giant bases could be the ones that carry the babies. Theres magic that happens inside these bases (think rumpy pumpy in the sack) and the opening at the top of the base could well be the thargoid version of a lady's baby hatch (don't you love my wording on all of this).
It's common for pregnant species to 'nest' for childbirth, its possible it's happening here too
Looks like I might have to check out the closest "hatchery". Your technical jargon staggers me sir. Well played. Sorta looks like this...
I was driving on it's backside or hatchery? Interesting indeed and yes, the top of the bases do resemble my Encounter last night. Interesting indeed.
Gary
I was driving on it's backside or hatchery? Interesting indeed and yes, the top of the bases do resemble my Encounter last night. Interesting indeed.
Gary
If these things ever take off, i have a feeling that they are going to release a swarm too by this "hatchery"... but a swarm of interceptor !
I hope historians record this as the cause of the war.
You might have something there CMDR nickweb. Last night I decided to return to the scene of the Crime to see if I can gather more information. I decided to take my AspX instead of my DiamondbackX.
2 Jumps away from Asterope I encountered a Thargoid, this one was a little more "uncooperative".
I managed to keep pretty close to the vessel as it flew away after scanning (my procedure now is to let them scan away, myself and things around it) and noticed that the small RQs (like the armed Predator Drones), return to this area.
It's not an anus, it's the Vessels Hardpoint.
This is where those drones that circle the Thargoid return before entering hyperspace/witchspace. So in theory, your idea is correct.
1 Jump from Asterope, I ran into the most hostile Thargoid to date. Just me jumping into the USS Area prompted a deadly response. It chased for me 3min targeting Shields and Engines and ultimately destroyed me. But I am not going to let that phase me, I am designing a "Thargoid Investigator Class" Ship (not sure, but it has to be fast if I need to run, might use a Viper MKIV) and going back out until I am satisfied there are more than just one type of Thargoid out there. I know there is.
Out to investigate again, I plan to keep collecting data and science.
Gary
Thargoids keep their drones up their anus? No wonder they make those pained noises and are so grumpy.
Unengineered, I can get 38.18LY Jump Range on it. I have to either Engineer the snot out of the engines on the AspX or strip it down. I will admit, I love the DBX, at first I was hesitant, but I fly this for most of my Exploration runs. Even boosting, I can get pretty decent (but not fast enough) speed.
Here is my DBX Build: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/dia...weloBhAOA6BGEUCmBDA5gG2SE8IFA==&bn=Resolution
I have the AspX for long range exploration, which hasn't happened yet. Thargoids got in the way. I've been slowly engineering the Engines, Sensors, Scanners and FSD on this to make it one helluva ship, but it's a long way out. I keep getting Space ADHD.
Gary
Here is my DBX Build: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/dia...weloBhAOA6BGEUCmBDA5gG2SE8IFA==&bn=Resolution
I have the AspX for long range exploration, which hasn't happened yet. Thargoids got in the way. I've been slowly engineering the Engines, Sensors, Scanners and FSD on this to make it one helluva ship, but it's a long way out. I keep getting Space ADHD.
Gary
had this same thought when one did that to me. Like we really did need to give them enough of something or the right something to progress. I'm heading back there with about 50 MA to give to the next one that follows me around.