Have you been interdicted by pirates in Canopus/Exphiay? I was under the impression that it was a low pop slavers system with almost no traffic to speak of. Most of the shipyards in the outer systems have almost no stock parts for outfitting so buying ships there would be only be useful if you needed a shuttle so desperately that you were willing to slog it 12 Ly at a time back to the bubble.
Safe Harbour Systems List
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Have you been interdicted by pirates in Canopus/Exphiay? I was under the impression that it was a low pop slavers system with almost no traffic to speak of. Most of the shipyards in the outer systems have almost no stock parts for outfitting so buying ships there would be only be useful if you needed a shuttle so desperately that you were willing to slog it 12 Ly at a time back to the bubble.
a) well, i for some reason wanted to get allied with exphiay's local faction, so i played some days there, and yes, i was more than once interdicted in canopus. exphiay was safe, than. but it has been some time, since i was there.
b) shipyards: i store my explorer-ship in a shipyard on the edge of the bubble. i come there with my maxed out dbs, jump in, fly out, and i will change ships again after return. so you only have to fly one time with an rusty adder ;-)
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c) shipyard in exphiay: exphiay is a rich system for lore reasons. the smaller dock has outfitting above average. so, yes, you can get your class 2 lasers and your a5 thrusters there
b) shipyards: i store my explorer-ship in a shipyard on the edge of the bubble. i come there with my maxed out dbs, jump in, fly out, and i will change ships again after return. so you only have to fly one time with an rusty adder ;-)
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c) shipyard in exphiay: exphiay is a rich system for lore reasons. the smaller dock has outfitting above average. so, yes, you can get your class 2 lasers and your a5 thrusters there
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My method always has been:
- Get to 500Ly outside the bubble.
- Switch to allegiance view in galmap (if you want to support a faction, or gain rep or such stuff, pick the area where the faction you like is represented)
- When you have the area, switch to economy type. (if you have a preference)
- By now you should have a couple of candidates. Check the systems for stations close to the main star
- Say a prayer
- Get to 500Ly outside the bubble.
- Switch to allegiance view in galmap (if you want to support a faction, or gain rep or such stuff, pick the area where the faction you like is represented)
- When you have the area, switch to economy type. (if you have a preference)
- By now you should have a couple of candidates. Check the systems for stations close to the main star
- Say a prayer
Personally I start my exploring by picking a system with outpost or station on the edge of populated space. E.g. Guan Zana.
One with an outfitters is preferred
Sadly this does not stop NPC, as when I left this system my Asp was being chased by Python. But planning where you come back before you go is a good idea.
One with an outfitters is preferred
Sadly this does not stop NPC, as when I left this system my Asp was being chased by Python. But planning where you come back before you go is a good idea.
All of the systems that were used in the Buckyball Run 7 race (map link) are on the edge of inhabited space, outside of the powerplay areas and contain stations, not just outposts.
When I returned from my last long range expedition I approached Chaga from the direction of The Coalsack and it was the very first inhabited system that I jumped to. Both Biggle City and Bierce Port are industrial stations with well stocked outfitters. There had only been one other CMDR visiting the system in previous 24 hours according to the station news.
NPC pirate activity in Chaga was light, I do remember though that during the race we did have problems with NPC interdictions in one or two of the systems so perhaps the heavy CMDR traffic during the Buckyball triggered an increase in NPC pirates - which is funny, because we all had stripped down ships with no cargo!
As well as Chaga, the other systems were:
No Chianga
Cate
Wolonuigo
K'uanele
Shesmu
Chaona
They're all located together, so while I can't say that I've visited them since the race, they should all be quiet and seven border systems with twelve stations between them is probably far too much space for CMDR pirates to bother stalking in the hope of catching an occasional explorer.
When I returned from my last long range expedition I approached Chaga from the direction of The Coalsack and it was the very first inhabited system that I jumped to. Both Biggle City and Bierce Port are industrial stations with well stocked outfitters. There had only been one other CMDR visiting the system in previous 24 hours according to the station news.
NPC pirate activity in Chaga was light, I do remember though that during the race we did have problems with NPC interdictions in one or two of the systems so perhaps the heavy CMDR traffic during the Buckyball triggered an increase in NPC pirates - which is funny, because we all had stripped down ships with no cargo!
As well as Chaga, the other systems were:
No Chianga
Cate
Wolonuigo
K'uanele
Shesmu
Chaona
They're all located together, so while I can't say that I've visited them since the race, they should all be quiet and seven border systems with twelve stations between them is probably far too much space for CMDR pirates to bother stalking in the hope of catching an occasional explorer.
May I dare to suggest every CMDR to steer their ships to my home systems?
Not only they are outside of any power grip, but they are independent, safe systems near the edge of the bubble. Would love to have more CMDRS to join me to make them a Haven for exploration.
ELEU - Agricultural System. Social Eleu Progressive Party -Independent and Democratic- runs the system. You want to head to the Finney Dock, the capital Orbis station, where you can also find "Eleu Thermals" which are rares. Just in case trading strikes.
SANTJALAN - High Tech system, controlled also by the SEPP. Corporate government. Cantor Terminal is a Coriolis station with all your needs for high tech components. However, the jewel of the crown is in the High Tech Lab Martinez City Oupost, where you can sell your data and feel you are collaborating for some serious research.
I departed three months ago from my beloved Santjalan...should be back in 5 or 6 weeks...but all of you are welcome! It's been my home since January...although I have spent more time out of the bubble than in it..lol...
Not only they are outside of any power grip, but they are independent, safe systems near the edge of the bubble. Would love to have more CMDRS to join me to make them a Haven for exploration.
ELEU - Agricultural System. Social Eleu Progressive Party -Independent and Democratic- runs the system. You want to head to the Finney Dock, the capital Orbis station, where you can also find "Eleu Thermals" which are rares. Just in case trading strikes.
SANTJALAN - High Tech system, controlled also by the SEPP. Corporate government. Cantor Terminal is a Coriolis station with all your needs for high tech components. However, the jewel of the crown is in the High Tech Lab Martinez City Oupost, where you can sell your data and feel you are collaborating for some serious research.
I departed three months ago from my beloved Santjalan...should be back in 5 or 6 weeks...but all of you are welcome! It's been my home since January...although I have spent more time out of the bubble than in it..lol...
@Kancro, I was planning to return via your home systems when I returned from Sag A* and only changed my mind when I noticed how easily accessible the Buckyball-7 systems were. Obviously at the time I was saving my actual exploration data for the Sirius CG.
I shall make sure that I visit Martinez City on my next return from a long-range trip. This will hopefully be very soon as I plan to depart on another Sag A* run this weekend and still return in time to race at Buckyball-8 later this month!
I shall make sure that I visit Martinez City on my next return from a long-range trip. This will hopefully be very soon as I plan to depart on another Sag A* run this weekend and still return in time to race at Buckyball-8 later this month!
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Jaques Station IS a starport. It has large landing pads there and even buy some rare goods.
Thanks for starting this thread Ziljan! I visited both Jaques Station and Martinez City in Kancro's beloved Santjalan while I was back in the bubble on Friday.
I had a few drinks at Jaques bar and also made friends with those nice Martinez City scientists.
Hi Kancro!
Your home systems seem to be prospering whilst you are away, according to the station news I was just one of over 200 ships to visit Santjalan on Friday - mostly exploration and trading type ships I might add. There didn't seem to be any danger in the system
I'd assume that Eleu itself is probably even more prosperous with the attraction of the rare goods.
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By the way, does anyone know if it's possible to gain Friendly/Allied rep with Jaques? I sold well over 1M Credits of exploration data at his station, but he remained 'Neutral', I assume that he's a cynical old coot who needs a larger amount of help before becoming friendly.
I had a few drinks at Jaques bar and also made friends with those nice Martinez City scientists.
Hi Kancro!
Your home systems seem to be prospering whilst you are away, according to the station news I was just one of over 200 ships to visit Santjalan on Friday - mostly exploration and trading type ships I might add. There didn't seem to be any danger in the system
I'd assume that Eleu itself is probably even more prosperous with the attraction of the rare goods.
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By the way, does anyone know if it's possible to gain Friendly/Allied rep with Jaques? I sold well over 1M Credits of exploration data at his station, but he remained 'Neutral', I assume that he's a cynical old coot who needs a larger amount of help before becoming friendly.
sorry for bumping.
want to add
jakurtas
to this list. it's high above sol, edge of the bubble, and a good harbour if you coming from the top of the galactic pane.
actually you can buy and outfit a complete exploration asp there, including class 6 fuelscoops. and the other way round - get your Asp combat ready.
want to add
jakurtas
to this list. it's high above sol, edge of the bubble, and a good harbour if you coming from the top of the galactic pane.
actually you can buy and outfit a complete exploration asp there, including class 6 fuelscoops. and the other way round - get your Asp combat ready.
Someone recommended Kano (I'm afraid I don't recall the posters name) as a place to go if you're returning from the core direction and want to sell some data to the Imperials. Stevenson Mines port is close to the star and I had an uneventful run in last night.
Great idea Z. Loving this idea. Repped.
selling exploration data will add to your reputation with the minor faction controlling the station you sell it (and higher that factons influence in the system). if this minor faction is connected to one of the three major factions, you will influence your major factions reputation indirectly, too (there is no way to influence your major faction reputation directly).
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this list can be used in several ways:
a) many explorers don't care about faction rep, because out there there are no factions. so getting your data sold safetly may be more important for you.
b) you can also upgrade your exploration ship with defensive mouls like best thrusters, best shield, chaff, best powerdistributor in one of these "safe" systems, before you go, where you want to sell your data
c) (that's what i do) i have parked my exploration ship (which is maxed for jumprange, and wouldn't live long if attacked) in a safe harbour at the edge of the bubble. if i plan a trip, i take my cobra or python there, go exploring, come back, change to my python or cobra, and sell the data where i want it to sell in the bubble.
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we are talking about millions of credits in unselled data, and - even more - about many hours/days/weeks/month of gameplay - so i think security should matter to explorers. better safe than sorry.
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