Planning a long range passenger expedition.

[drzdeano]

I saw my first 80 million mission to Jacques earlier.

I have a few questions!

Currently I own a beluga, anaconda and diamondback Explorer. Beluga is A rated with fsd mod(30ly) same as the dbx, also 30 ly.

Annie is still a poor man's tradeconda but I could probably upgrade it.

Q1.What faction type and states do those high paying missions spawn. So far it requires you to be allied with the faction. And the faction also seems to in a boom state. Is there any type of government or economy that spawns them more frequently?

Q2.Which passenger cabins do those missions require? Should I max out economy slots or business/first class.

Q3.Is it possible using fsd supercharging to make a "quick trip" via some sort of neutron star highway?

Q4.Have the 5 connecting stations to colonia been built yet? Where would I find a list of these? Or just look through old galnet posts

Q5.Do hint sinks have any use on long distance trips? Consumable without any way to restock.

Q6.Also, once I arrive I would like to check out some of these barnacles and alien sites. Or have I gotten those mixed up with the maia/pleladis sector.

Q7.Anything else I should check out while I'm out there?

I have never left the bubble so no experience with long range trips, hoping some explorers can give me a few tips an tricks to make the expedition more enjoyable.

Q8.How far above or below the "galactic plane" do you travel to avoid prediscovered routes and systems.

 

[Tel Prydain]

Which passenger cabins do those missions require? Should I max out economy slots or business/first class.
Can be any. My one tip... make sure you pick a transport (one way) mission, not a tourist one (requires you to return to the bubble)

Is it possible using fsd supercharging to make a "quick trip" via some sort of neutron star highway?
Yep, but you're risking your FSD, and if that fails, your ship.

Have the 5 connecting stations to colonia been built yet? Where would I find a list of these? Or just look through old galnet posts
Not sure - but you won't need 'em.

Do hint sinks have any use on long distance trips? Consumable without any way to restock?
Yes. Sooner or latter you'll look away and fly into a sun, at which point you'll love 'em,

Also, once I arrive I would like to check out some of these barnacles and alien sites. Or have I gotten those mixed up with the maia/pleladis sector.
Most of those are out at Maia, but there has been alien fungus found and there's plenty of other stuff to see.

Anything else I should check out while I'm out there?
You'll find exploring is easy and profitable there. There are still systems, 200-300ly from the main stations that have never been scanned - including Neutron stars and black holes. Lots of Neutron stars and black holes. If you ever wanted your name on something, this is where you'll make that happen.
Check out Colonia. Check out Jaques' nebula - and the other two nearby.
If you've never been to Sag A, consider a trip from Colonia to the center. It's only 11k away.


Biggest tip: Fly whatever you love the most. You'll be in it for a looooong time, so make sure you enjoy it.

 

[drzdeano]

When you say my FSD could fail, do you mean explode killing the ship or just module failure.

I havnt seen any one way trips, they all 3 week return trips.

 

[drzdeano]

Could anyone provide me with more specific information about the/any potential "neutron highway" and also those new Stations being built towards colonia.

Any information on specific systems to find alien stuff around maia would be nice

Thanks for the info btw Tel!