Neutron Jump Advice

Xevaster · May 11, 2020

OK, I need some guidance. I'm using the neutron superhighway for the first time and I've had few successful jumps then I arrived in DRYAU AUSMS PS-U E2-407 and it scared the everloving crap out of me. I've watched some videos before doing tying neutron jumping out and I've never seen one spin that fast.
My question for those who are more versed in the game than I am.
I really don't want to blow up and lose all my exploration data and spawn back at Explorers anchorage.
Do I dare try charing in that jet cone?
See the video below.

Hawk of Battle · May 11, 2020

Yeah don't let the high speed jets scare you. The speed they're moving has no bearing on how it affects your ship, you'll get thrown around just as much with that one as you will with any others you've already jumped through. Neutrons really just look more scary than they really are.

Just stay the hell away from white dwarfs! Those things will kill you real quick.

Christian-A-Hill · May 11, 2020

I had exactly same thought when I first came across one of this. I was so afraid I think I skipped first few of this till I decided to just go for it as per few Cmdr's suggestion. Turned out as @Hawk of Battle already mentioned, they are no different from non-scary Neutrons.
Go for it.

CptArcher · May 11, 2020

I think those fast spinning neutrons are actually easier to charge up fsd rather then the ultra slow ones.

JonathanBurnage · May 11, 2020

CptArcher said:
I think those fast spinning neutrons are actually easier to charge up fsd rather then the ultra slow ones.

This. You can enter the cone miles from the exclusion zone. It’s the tiny little ones that try to kill you.

Xevaster · May 12, 2020

Thanks for the advice. I survived the jump.
Onward to the Bubble!

FixMeNow · May 12, 2020

You get use to them, i 100% agree with never boosting from white dwarfs. 3x those things blew me up!

Susanna · May 22, 2020

CptArcher said:
I think those fast spinning neutrons are actually easier to charge up fsd rather then the ultra slow ones.

This... The Slow ones are more hassle... So it's counter intuitive.

MiloGreenRanger · May 22, 2020

This is the method I use, and I have never had trouble with it. It works for white dwarfs as well, just be more careful about facing away from the star and avoiding its exclusion zone. You can skim multiple times at a higher speed if you're worried about a particular star.

ick · May 22, 2020

Great advice here.

For those ones that are really short........ don't be afraid to just give up.

I lost millions of exploration data including ELWs trying to scoop one of the really short ones.

It was not a skill thing. The problem is that at some point It is not worth the risk. Just abort and do a manual shorter jump.

MiloGreenRanger · May 22, 2020

That's a great point - if it looks too sketchy, it only costs you 3-4 jumps.

JonathanBurnage · May 22, 2020

Unless it’s your only way back!

Nordmarken · May 22, 2020

ick said:
Great advice here.

For those ones that are really short........ don't be afraid to just give up.

I lost millions of exploration data including ELWs trying to scoop one of the really short ones.

It was not a skill thing. The problem is that at some point It is not worth the risk. Just abort and do a manual shorter jump.

If in doubt, go for the tip. I've done so many neutron jumps now that it feels like a walk in the park. White dwarfs however, then you have to be more careful. Usually I just use jumponium instead.

But if we are to talk danger in space, then it's high g planets that should be the biggest fear.