Sagittarius-Carina Mission
THE SAGITTARIUS-CARINA MISSION
organized by the First Great Expedition (FGE)
Launched: August 1st 3301
Concluded: January 31st 3304
Total number of participants: 176
Months of continous survey operations: 30
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Mission Accomplished!
The Sagittarius-Carina Mission has been concluded and is no longer an ongoing community project.
Below you can read more about the ideas, route, history and findings of this crazy semi-circumgalactic-survey-operation.
The route and waypoints are still there (though planet topography may have changed)
and anyone interested in revisiting any of these locations are encouraged to do so.
Please post pictures in this thread if you want to share your findings from the BEYOND Era.
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Mission principles:
All explorers are invited to take part!
Those new wanderers leaving the bubble for the first time - and those grizzled veterans of Distant Worlds on their way back there.
Those wanting to visit the "Shinies" close to civilization - and those aiming for a semi-circumnavigation.
Those looking to wing up - and those prefering to travel alone.
Those flying Adders - those flying Anacondas
An open mapping project:
Anyone can sign up at any time and explore any part of the Sagittarius-Carina Arm at their own pace.
It is the aim of this mission to explore an area corresponding to a semi-circumnavigation of the galaxy (the Sagittarius-Carina Arm and the Sagittarius Constellation), and by doing this collection Points Of Interest (POI´s) for the GALACTIC MAPPING PROJECT.
Any explorer is welcome to join for only a part of this voyage, or explore along the planned route at their own pace.
All participants should sign up in the LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. We encourage you to also sign up on the FGE FORUMS and say hello.
The FGE Staff Group maintains the infrastructure for this mission but there is no official schedule.
CMDRs wanting to celebrate the social aspect of exploring are encouraged to arrange and host meetups on their own initiative.
The FGE is a non-exclusive group. You can join our mission of exploration without formally signing off from your regular group.
Be responsible:
Don´t risk destroying months of progress for yourself or a fellow pilot.
The FGE discourages violence between members of the Pilots Federation. This includes reckless flying at meetups.
Camps and communications:
We will establish a framework for explorers to meet and to work together.
The list of camps serve to allow explorers to have a common point of reference, and we encourage all participants to use these and social media to organize meetups at will.
The FGE maintains a DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATIONS ARRAY (Team Speak server). The Array is open for all explorers and we encourage participants to sign in and say hello.
We also have a channel on the FLEETCOMMS DISCORD SERVER, as well as an OFFICIAL GALLERY for sharing images and videos from the mission.
In addition to social channels, the Deep Space Communications Relay hosts operational channels to be freely used by any explorers forming up in wings.
Participants are free to play in Solo, Open or any private group they prefer. We have a private group called FGE EXPLORERS that follows the Mobius code of conduct and is open to all. Send a friend request to FGE EXPLORERS and allow up to a few days of processing. Then you should be able to join the private group.
Documentation:
Share what you are doing, how you are doing, and what you have found.
We kindly ask you to share any interesting stuff you find - either before or after you return to civilisation. This is the main objective of the entire mission. See the "POINTS OF INTEREST" - page in the google doc. There is also a PROSPECTING SERVICE for reporting or searching for materials.
We also kindly ask anyone taking part in this, to keep track of their progress on the "PROGRES" - page in the google doc.
This will give the Staff Group a sense of how many participants are currently active, where they are, as well as the general "shape" of the mission.
This is also to give individual explorers a sense of community as well as a channel to coordinate exploration, arrange meetups or form wings.
Mission hub and Sign-up here!
(still active but no longer maintained)
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Archive footage from Juli 3301: The route of the Sagittarius-Carina Mission is being planned...
THE SAGITTARIUS-CARINA MISSION
organized by the First Great Expedition (FGE)
Launched: August 1st 3301
Concluded: January 31st 3304
Total number of participants: 176
Months of continous survey operations: 30
_
Mission Accomplished!
The Sagittarius-Carina Mission has been concluded and is no longer an ongoing community project.
Below you can read more about the ideas, route, history and findings of this crazy semi-circumgalactic-survey-operation.
The route and waypoints are still there (though planet topography may have changed)
and anyone interested in revisiting any of these locations are encouraged to do so.
Please post pictures in this thread if you want to share your findings from the BEYOND Era.
_
Mission principles:
All explorers are invited to take part!
Those new wanderers leaving the bubble for the first time - and those grizzled veterans of Distant Worlds on their way back there.
Those wanting to visit the "Shinies" close to civilization - and those aiming for a semi-circumnavigation.
Those looking to wing up - and those prefering to travel alone.
Those flying Adders - those flying Anacondas
An open mapping project:
Anyone can sign up at any time and explore any part of the Sagittarius-Carina Arm at their own pace.
It is the aim of this mission to explore an area corresponding to a semi-circumnavigation of the galaxy (the Sagittarius-Carina Arm and the Sagittarius Constellation), and by doing this collection Points Of Interest (POI´s) for the GALACTIC MAPPING PROJECT.
Any explorer is welcome to join for only a part of this voyage, or explore along the planned route at their own pace.
All participants should sign up in the LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. We encourage you to also sign up on the FGE FORUMS and say hello.
The FGE Staff Group maintains the infrastructure for this mission but there is no official schedule.
CMDRs wanting to celebrate the social aspect of exploring are encouraged to arrange and host meetups on their own initiative.
The FGE is a non-exclusive group. You can join our mission of exploration without formally signing off from your regular group.
Be responsible:
Don´t risk destroying months of progress for yourself or a fellow pilot.
The FGE discourages violence between members of the Pilots Federation. This includes reckless flying at meetups.
Camps and communications:
We will establish a framework for explorers to meet and to work together.
The list of camps serve to allow explorers to have a common point of reference, and we encourage all participants to use these and social media to organize meetups at will.
The FGE maintains a DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATIONS ARRAY (Team Speak server). The Array is open for all explorers and we encourage participants to sign in and say hello.
We also have a channel on the FLEETCOMMS DISCORD SERVER, as well as an OFFICIAL GALLERY for sharing images and videos from the mission.
In addition to social channels, the Deep Space Communications Relay hosts operational channels to be freely used by any explorers forming up in wings.
Participants are free to play in Solo, Open or any private group they prefer. We have a private group called FGE EXPLORERS that follows the Mobius code of conduct and is open to all. Send a friend request to FGE EXPLORERS and allow up to a few days of processing. Then you should be able to join the private group.
Documentation:
Share what you are doing, how you are doing, and what you have found.
We kindly ask you to share any interesting stuff you find - either before or after you return to civilisation. This is the main objective of the entire mission. See the "POINTS OF INTEREST" - page in the google doc. There is also a PROSPECTING SERVICE for reporting or searching for materials.
We also kindly ask anyone taking part in this, to keep track of their progress on the "PROGRES" - page in the google doc.
This will give the Staff Group a sense of how many participants are currently active, where they are, as well as the general "shape" of the mission.
This is also to give individual explorers a sense of community as well as a channel to coordinate exploration, arrange meetups or form wings.
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Videos and travelogues:
Videos and travelogues:
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Original launch video - August 3301
CMDR Marlon Blake: The 35 Ship Expedition - A Voyage with the FGE Fleet
CMDR Argon: [Sagittarius-Carina Expedition] -The expedition background
CMDR Vonner: A streak of 14 Earthlikes
CMDR Disorganize: The dire diary of an insignificant Cmdr
CMDR Simonwoods: The Voyage Home - A DWE PampRats Spin-Off
CMDR Herzbube: The Return via Carinii
CMDR Corbin Moran: Updates and Maps from the original launch in the fall of 3301
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]Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iVfHeXdgZU[/video]
Relaunch video - April 3302
Original launch video - August 3301
CMDR Marlon Blake: The 35 Ship Expedition - A Voyage with the FGE Fleet
CMDR Argon: [Sagittarius-Carina Expedition] -The expedition background
CMDR Vonner: A streak of 14 Earthlikes
CMDR Disorganize: The dire diary of an insignificant Cmdr
CMDR Simonwoods: The Voyage Home - A DWE PampRats Spin-Off
CMDR Herzbube: The Return via Carinii
CMDR Corbin Moran: Updates and Maps from the original launch in the fall of 3301
[video=youtube;5iVfHeXdgZU]
Relaunch video - April 3302
Mission hub and Sign-up here!
(still active but no longer maintained)
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Archive footage from Juli 3301: The route of the Sagittarius-Carina Mission is being planned...
| STAGE 1 : SOL - ULTIMA CENTAURI Full stage lenght : 53441 LY Recommended jump range : 30+ LY If you have a permit to the Sol system, then this route ceremonially starts (or ends) at Galileo station in orbit around the Moon. From there the route goes to the Lagoon Nebula and into the Sagittarius-Carina Arm. It passes a series of stunning planetary nebulae as well as a few larger nebulae: Pueliae and Eock Prau. This stage ends at Ultima Centauri - a star located deep within the Centaurus constellation and literally the "last centaur" on this route. An alternative route for camp 2, 3 and 4 is plotted south of the arm. This was the original route travelled in the fall of 3301, and will take you to the massive Eta Carina nebulae and the NGC 3199 cluster and nebula. Most of this stage could probably be travelled by ships with range much lower than 30 LY, but some of the camps are located well above or below the galactic plane where there are further between the star systems. The Pueliae Nebula, located outside the arm in the Scutum-Sagittarius Gap, has also been known to be somewhat difficult to reach. |
| Camp 0 : Earth Galaxy map search reference : SOL Distance from previous camp : 0 LY Distance from Earth : 0 LY Total route distance so far : 0 LY In this age we cross the void of the galaxy, but in other times humans endured to cross the void to their closest orbital neighbour - the Moon. The route thus ceremonially starts (or ends) at Galileo station in orbit around the Moon. The first jump is plotted to the Alpha Centauri sytem, in honour of the early interstellar space travellers. From here the route leaves civilization via the Sagittarius constellation. On the way to the Lagoon Nebula it passes many notable POIs that might be worth stopping by. Landing site : Galileo Station Orbital body : Station, orbiting the moon of the 3rd planet of the system (aka "The Moon"). Surface coordinates : n/a Surface Gravity : n/a |
| Camp 1 : Lagoon Nebula Galaxy map search reference : HERSCHEL 36 Distance from previous camp : 4500 LY Distance from Earth : 4500 LY Total route distance so far : 4500 LY Herschel 36 is the primary star of the Lagoon Nebula, but the system itself contains no landable planets. However, one of the Distant Worlds landing sites are located in the nebula and makes for a fine spot to enjoy the sights and colors of Lagoon. Landing site : Tinné's Endevour Star system : NGC 6530 WFI 16706 Orbital body : A 1 A Surface coordinates : -12.71 / 70.28 Surface Gravity : 0.16g |
| Camp 1a : Gibb's Bridge Galaxy map search reference : SYRALIA JT-V B7-0 Distance from previous camp : 2311 LY Distance from Earth : 5745 LY Total route distance so far : 6811 LY Discovered by CMDR Gibbonici in the days before planetary landings was possible, this system might offer an interesting perspective on just HOW close a planet and its moon may orbit each other. Would it be possible to build a bridge from one to the other? The landing site was scouted by CMDR Kerenn who found a very high plateau topped with wavy dunes. Landing site : Canelé Plateau Orbital body : A 3 a Surface coordinates : -4.84 / -98.74 Surface Gravity : 0,05g |
| Camp 2a : NGC 5979 Galaxy map search reference : CSI-61-15434 Distance from previous camp : 4834 LY Distance from Earth : 9000 LY Total route distance so far : 11646 LY NGC 5979 is a planetary nebula of a little over ⅔ of a light-year across, located in the southern constellation of Triangulum Australe (the Southern Triangle). On the third planet in the system, the unique mix of the colors from the dying star and the nebula combine to give the nightside that magical greenish-yellow purple color...  Between camp 2a and 2b is another (but hard to reach) planetary nebula: the NGC 5307 nebula centered on the CD-50 8073 system. CMDR Draco84oz who scouted camp 2a and 2b in a DBX reports that there's a gap in the starfield app. 35ly deep that is difficult to bridge without jumponium or flying a stripped down Asp or Anaconda. Its location would make for a great viewpoint, so please make a post and share some images if you reach this system. Landing site : Octarine Plains Orbital body : 3 Surface coordinates : 56.69 / -41.71 Surface Gravity : 1.53g |
| Camp 2b : NGC 5315 Galaxy map search reference : CPD-65 2513 Distance from previous camp : 2128 LY Distance from Earth : 8400 LY Total route distance so far : 13773 LY NGC 5315 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Circinus. The moon of the third planet in the system sports an intriguing multi-level plateau and twisting canyons under the blue and purple glow of the nebula. The site is named in reference to the Azure Dragon of the West, one of the four mythological spirit creatures of the chinese constellations. Landing site : Qing Long Caverns Orbital body : AB 3 a Surface coordinates : -7.29 / -117.50 Surface Gravity : 0.05g |
| Camp 3a : Three Worlds Nebula Galaxy map search reference : THAILE HW-V E2-7 Distance from previous camp : 3693 LY Distance from Earth : 11142 LY Total route distance so far : 17466 LY A blue & purple planetary nebula, located in the Sagittarius Arm near the Eta Carina nebula, with a Neutron star, class M star, a couple of Gas Giants and many terrestrial planets. Among the terrestrials you can find a Water World, an Earth-Like World and an Ammonia World. The discoverer claims that majestic structures can be seen on the surface of these planets, some floating on water and even in the air. Thus, he named it the Three Worlds Nebula. However, it has been suggested that the discoverer spent too much time inside the magical looking nebula and started seeing things as a result. The first planet around the secondary star offers an amazing view, and a nice soft spot to land on there... Landing site : The Armchair Orbital body : B 1 Surface coordinates : 37.78 / 64.31 Surface Gravity : 0.17g |
| Camp 4a : IC 2621 Galaxy map search reference : GCRV 6807 Distance from previous camp : 4468 LY Distance from Earth : 15500 LY Total route distance so far : 21934 LY This planetary nebula is located within the Carina constellation. It was first visited by CMDR Allitnil. The nebula itself is beautiful to behold, but the system contains no landable planets (or planets at all!). However, a nearby system contains a multitude of landable worlds just waiting to be explored. Landing site : The Dancer Star system: IC 2621 SECTOR BQ-Y D3 Orbital body : 4 A Surface coordinates : -79.98 / -21.39 Surface Gravity : 0.05G |
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The following three camps are not part of the main route, but is instead part of the alternative route south of the Sagittarius-Carina arm.
Detailed map of the area between Camp 1 and Camp 2.
The following three camps are not part of the main route, but is instead part of the alternative route south of the Sagittarius-Carina arm.
Detailed map of the area between Camp 1 and Camp 2.
| Camp 2 : Lower Sagittarius Arm Galaxy map search reference : BLAU EUR LI-R C18-41 Distance from previous camp (1a) : 3293 LY Distance from Earth : 6567 LY Total route distance so far : (not part of main route) Originally chosen as a staging area located app. halfway between the Lagoon Nebula and the Eta Carina nebula. The system itself revealed little out of the ordinary when it was first visited by 20 CMDRs in the fall of 3301. It is retained in the route for historical reasons. Perhabs with the introduction of planetary landings, new and interesting sites might be found? Landing site : (go there and find one!) Orbital body : TBD Surface coordinates : TBD Surface Gravity : TBD |
| Camp 3 : Eta Carina Nebula Galaxy map search reference : ETA CARINA SECTOR IH-V C2-5 Distance from previous camp : 4697 LY Distance from Earth : 8954 LY Total route distance so far : (not part of main route) The nebula is one of the largest diffuse nebulae when seen from Earth. Although it is some four times as large and even brighter than the famous Orion Nebula, the Carina Nebula is much less well known, due to its location in the southern sky. The nebula itself is varied and impressive and you could spend an entire expedition just to explore this area. Landing site : (go there and find one!) Orbital body : TBD Surface coordinates : TBD Surface Gravity : TBD |
| Camp 4 : NGC 3199 Nebula Galaxy map search reference : NGC 3199 SECTOR DL-Y D13 Distance from previous camp : 6131 LY Distance from Earth : 15034 LY Total route distance so far : (not part of main route) Even though it is not in the immediate neighbourhood of civilization, the NGC 3199 has been thoroughly surveyed by CMDR Swift Arrow in the days before planetary landings. So even though you probably won´t be able to claim any "first discovered by" tags here, there is still plenty of amazing sights to behold and unvisited surfaces to wander. CMDR Swift Arrow compares the shape of the nebula to a giant bird. And since the area is a deep red hue this really MUST be the Vermillion Bird of the South from the chinese constellations, known as the Zhu Que. I deeply implore the first explorer to find a worthy landing site in this system to name it the Zhu Que Nest Otherwise the spirit may get angry and begin eating stars... (Image by CMDR Swift Arrow) Landing site : Zhu Que Nest Orbital body : TBD Surface coordinates : TBD Surface Gravity : TBD |
The three camps above are not part of the main route, but is instead part of the alternative route south of the Sagittarius-Carina arm.
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| Camp 5 : Joplin Waypoint Galaxy map search reference : PRUE HYPA CL-Y G2 Distance from previous camp (4a) : 4220 LY Distance from Earth : 19213 LY Total route distance so far : 26154 LY This young Herbig star is very compact, with a solar mass of 10.8 and a solar radius of only 0.2. The system contains no landable planets, but offers the opportunity for some great views even so. A nearby system contains a ringed and glittering world, but be advised - the gravity is 4.01g. CMDR Argon who scouted this alluring world reports that everything is very bright and shiny down on the surface - though this could also be an effect of the concussion he aquired when setting down in a hard landing... Visiting this landing site is entirely optional, as trying to land there would be really reckless - right? But now that you know about this world, can you resist the lure of The Siren? Landing site : The Siren Star system: Prue Hypa CS-I D10-8 Orbital body : 2 Surface coordinates : TBD Surface Gravity : 4.01g |
| Camp 6 : Pueliae Nebula Galaxy map search reference : PUELIAE IT-H D10-1 Distance from previous camp : 5290 LY Distance from Earth : 22773 LY Total route distance so far : 31445 LY The Nebula is located a bit outside the Sagittarius-Carina arm, but the small detour is worth it. It can be a bit tricky plotting a route there, as it is a low-density area in terms of systems. CMDR AndyBoom who scouted this area reports on the systems within the nebula: "The A class stars were my favourite as them with the blue and purple background made it look very beautiful. However, I also found some F class stars which made the entire system look yellow." Landing site : Camp Drygalski Orbital body : A 1 a Surface coordinates : -81.6 / 48.3 Surface Gravity : 0.10g |
| Camp 7 : Udjat Galaxy map search reference : Floadu RN-F C8 Distance from previous camp : 4682 LY Distance from Earth : 26780 LY Total route distance so far : 36126 LY A system containing several ringed gas giants - with three of them orbiting each other. This leads to a unique view from the landing site. CMDR Joghiarius reports: "The site is situated alongside a shallow gorge with a half-crescent crater. There are large flat areas along both sides of the gorge. This one gives a nice view of the rings of the nearby gas-giant. The drive down the gorge is quite doable I found it to be fun. Try to spot the distant silhouettes of 2 more gas giants and another close by moon in the sky." The nearby system of Grie Hypai DL-Y G2 contains a Black Hole but no laudable planets. Enter at your own risk. Landing site : Horus Plateau Orbital body : 2 A Surface coordinates : 0.11g Surface Gravity : -64.4 / -57.6 |
| Camp 8 : Eock Prau Nebula Galaxy map search reference : EOCK PRAU WD-T D3-6 Distance from previous camp : 6614 LY Distance from Earth : 32859 LY Total route distance so far : 42740 LY This huge red/green nebula is the last major nebula in the Sagittarius-Carina arm. On a ringed and rocky ice world is a very peculiar crater - that incidentally resembles a character from another galaxy, a long time ago, far, far away... At day the frozen landscape is a stark and blinding panorama. A fitting den for the White Tiger of the West. But when night falls, the sparkling white gives way for the multitude of colors from the nebula. Landing site : Bai Hu Den Orbital body : AB 2 Surface coordinates : -52.5 / -112.4 Surface Gravity : 1.22g |
| Camp 9 : Thana's Wasteland Galaxy map search reference : MYCAPP TX-U D2-4 Distance from previous camp : 5251 LY Distance from Earth : 37135 LY Total route distance so far : 47992 LY CMDR AndyBoom wrote this scout report that really captures the unique essence of this system: "This Neutron system caught my attention with a landable HMC only 55 light seconds from the Neutron Star. Personally, this is the closest I have seen a non-icy planet orbit a Neutron Star. So I decided to land on it, and when I was down there it felt really empty, it felt like a wasteland. And that's the distinctive feature of this system. Instead of having lots of stars, colours and rare planets, it has one barely visible star, three common planets and is almost completely black. In my opinion that might be a nice change of pace, and that's why I like this system. My experience was that the system feels so empty, dead even, that it becomes a noticeable feature." To me this seems like a fitting abode for the fourth of the major mythical animals of the chinese constellations: the Black Tortoise of the North. Landing site : Xuan Wu Abode Orbital body : 1 Surface coordinates : 10 / 157 Surface Gravity : 1.65g |
| Camp 10 : Ultima Centauri Galaxy map search reference : EEMBAITL DL-Y D13 Distance from previous camp : 5449 LY Distance from Earth : 41889 LY Total route distance so far : 53441 LY Ultima Centauri is the most easterly system ever visited by a community expedition. It marks the halfway point between Sol and Beagle Point along the Sagittarius-Carina spiral arm. The system is located at the very far end of the Centaurus Reach, earning it the name Ultima Centauri - literally 'the last centaur' or 'at the end of Centaurus'. The name has a deeper meaning though, as the term 'ultima Centauri' (like ultima Thule on medieval Earth) can also mean 'a place beyond the borders of the known world'. For deep space explorers traveling along the Sagittarius-Carina Arm, Ultima Centauri marks the transition between the relatively well traveled regions close to home, and the much more desolate regions of Viatori Patuit, Silentium and the Solitude Void. It is a rather barren neutron star system, and nothing to strive for in itself. It has however become a symbol of the dogged determination of those that venture beyond the Centaurus Reach and into the seemingly endless and barren outer regions of the Sagittarius-Carina Arm; out where no spectacular nebula or star cluster awaits the weary explorer. The landing site is located on the moon of a gas giant. The position near the dark galactic rim, the close orbit of the planet to the neutron star and the peculiar color of the light - all these enhances the feeling that this is near the end of all things - even centaurs. Landing site : Mount Pelion Orbital body : B 4 a Surface coordinates : -19.58 / 108.16 Surface Gravity : 0.05g |
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| STAGE 2 : ULTIMA CENTAURI - BEAGLE POINT Full stage lenght : 49396 LY Recommended jump range : 30+ LY (33+ to reach Beagle Point without jumponium) From Ultima Centauri this stage continues along the Sagittarius-Carina arm all the way to its tip at Beagle Point. Very few explorers have ever travelled these upper parts of the Sagittarius-Carina arm. This is probably both due to the remoteness of the area and the fact that this is arguably the blandest area in the galaxy - rivalling even the Bleak Lands. From Ultima Centauri and to Beagle Point you will not find a single major nebula or star cluster. What ever gems this area hides, they are well hidden. But like the endless frozen wastes of Antarctica or the unfading burning dunes of the Sahara on ancient Earth, this area calls out to those most intrepid explorers - those yearning to traverse even the most unforgiving wastelands. The base camps of this area are at the time of writing mostly uncharted. They have been selected based on stellar data gathered by remote telescope, but you could be among the first to ever survey these areas. At the tip of the Sagittarius-Carina arm the stars become increasingly thinner, requiring ever greater jump range or jumponium to proceed. |
| Camp 11 : The Hypaa Byio Buoy Galaxy map search reference : HYPAA BYIO ZE-A G1 Distance from previous camp : 5403 LY Distance from Earth : 44783 LY Total route distance so far : 58844 LY The Buoy is a distinctive binary B-star system that acts as a navigational marker for explorers in this region of the arm. CMDR Dommarraa reports about the only planet in the system: "This is a dangerous and ominous place. Large Ice World with large areas enveloped in thick haze. When you get in close, you see the terrible landing conditions." Landing site : Perilous Shade Orbital body : B 1 Surface coordinates : 38.4 / -173.8 Surface Gravity : 1.55g |
| Camp 12 : Bees Patthar Galaxy map search reference : GOOROA GY-F D12-7 Distance from previous camp : 5025 LY Distance from Earth : 47662 LY Total route distance so far : 63869 LY This system is located within the Norma constellation - roughly corresponding to the Viatori Patuit galactic region. In a system with 20 landable rocky worlds, Guy De Lombard found an impressive impact crater on a world in tidally locked orbit around its parent gas giant. Landing site : Penguins Rest Orbital body : A 2 A Surface coordinates :43.74 / 105.13 Surface Gravity : 0.05g |
| Camp 13 : Newet Galaxy map search reference : BRAITU EG-Y G1 Distance from previous camp : 5075 LY Distance from Earth : 50770 LY Total route distance so far : 68944 LY CMDR Joghiarius reporting: "The central star is an impressive class B of 14 solar masses and 5,5 solar radii. The only landable body is a metal-rich planet (8A) that orbits one of the 4 additional T-Tauri stars in the system. Although not to impressive in size (just under 1000 km radius) she has an interesting 'feel' to her, with nice shades of brown and grayish-green. The surface consists mostly of craters and some lonely mountains, and is a rich source of Iron, Nickel, Zinc, Cadmium, Chromium and Arsenic." Landing site : Mount Maqet Orbital body : 8 a Surface coordinates : 57.27 / -95.59 Surface Gravity : 0.25g |
| Camp 14 : Don Quijote Galaxy map search reference : SUVAA NL-P D5-29 Distance from previous camp : 5699 LY Distance from Earth : 53937 LY Total route distance so far : 74642 LY CMDR Martín Afonso reports: "Only landable bodies in the system is icy moons, but with interesting surface colors. B 8 A has a nice dark grey-red pattern and a lot of canyons and rifts. A 1 a, shows a curious canyon configuration that made me think of some kind of giant. I'd like to name the system "Don Quijote" - talking about imaginary giants, there's no one better than him." Landing site : The Eye of the Giant Orbital body : A 1 a Surface coordinates : -45.7 / 14.6 Surface Gravity : 0.04g |
| Camp 15 : The Pandragonis Terrestrials Galaxy map search reference : TRUECHEA SD-T D3-14 Distance from previous camp : 5982 LY Distance from Earth : 55726 LY Total route distance so far : 80624 LY In a region that is very sparse in planets, especially landable ones, this systems stands out by having seven planets all of which are landable. Admiral Spoon has done a survey of multiple interesting landing sites in the system. The Tronaii Plateau was chosen among these due to the sense of desolation it conveys. Very fitting for this region of the galaxy. Landing site : Tronaii Plateau Orbital body : 3 Surface coordinates : 3.34 / 105.85 Surface Gravity : 0.11g |
| Camp 16 : Teiwaz Galaxy map search reference : HYPHIELIE GR-N D6-9 Distance from previous camp : 5601 LY Distance from Earth : 58586 LY Total route distance so far : 86225 LY Due to its convenient location, this system was designated as a waypoint for the Sagittarius-Carina Mission before it was surveyed. The name refers to an ancient runic inscription, fitting for a stellar waypoint: "Teiwaz is a guiding star; well does it keep faith with princes; it is ever on its course over the mists of night and never fails" (source). The main star is a neutron star and there are four landable planets. On the second planet there is an impressive crater inside a mountain which seems to be an inactive volcano. Landing site : Toter Krater Orbital body : 2 Surface coordinates : 9.58 / 108.09 Surface Gravity : 0.09g |
| Camp 17 : Jovian Assembly Galaxy map search reference : CHO EUR GX-L D7-5 Distance from previous camp : 5714 LY Distance from Earth : 61706 LY Total route distance so far : 91938 LY Scouted by CMDR Joghiarius, this system is a virtual showcase of Gas Giants, containing a Type I, II, III and IV (with an orbiting Waterworld), one with water-based life and one with ammonia-based life. It was topped off with a Water Giant that has 2 sets of twin-moons quite close to each other and makes for nice vista's. Moon 5 b orbits the Ammonia-based life Gas Giant and is only 577 km in diameter. It's surface features comprises of craters, mountain ranges, ridges and deep gorges. Its a confirmed source of Sulphur, Nickel and Molybdenum. The landing spot is on the outskirts of a crater-mountain that is shaped like a tree-trunk, that should be fun to ascend with SRV's. Landing site : Kinokan Terrace Orbital body : 5 b Surface coordinates : -16.58 / -7.28 Surface Gravity : 0.07g |
| Camp 18 : Last Stop Saloon Galaxy map search reference : FLECKIA FI-Z D1-6 Distance from previous camp : 5457 LY Distance from Earth : 63270 LY Total route distance so far : 97396 LY This system was chosen as a waypoint for the Sagittarius-Carina Mission. At the time is was one of very few systems in this remote area of space to be surveyed, and the only one known to contain a water world. Psychologists of the Institute of Galactic Exploration and Research argued that it was paramount for the mental well being of pilots taking part in the Mission, to have a confirmed location of a water world this far out. This would allow the space-weary explorers a known respite near a blue planet to rest their eyes upon. When passing through this region of space, pilots found that a neighboring system had an Earthlike World with a landable moon. This location was chosen a landing site. Landing site : Pale Blue Dot Patio Star system: FLECKIA PW-W C4-0 Orbital body : 1 a Surface coordinates : 70.31 / 173.47 Surface Gravity : 0.28g |
| Camp 19 : Beagle Point Galaxy map search reference : CEECKIA ZQ-L C24-0 Distance from previous camp : 5441 LY Distance from Earth : 65280 LY Total route distance so far : 102837 LY Made famous by the travels of CMDR Erimus and later the Distant Worlds expedition, Beagle Point has become one of the most well-known systems outside of civilized space. The system itself has few outstanding planetary or stellar features, but is unique for its historical importance and place among the galactic explorers. It is one of the most distant star systems currently surveyed at 65,279 LYs from Sol, and marked the end of the line for the 'Distant Suns' extreme-range survey mission during the very early days of deep space exploration. Addendum, June 3302: The planets and moons of the Beagle Point system has been confirmed to be remarkably rich in materials used in synthesis for FSD injections to temporarily boost jump range (aka. "Jumponium" materials). Landing site : Darwin's Legacy Orbital body : 2 Surface coordinates : 48.56 / -35.57 Surface Gravity : 0.17g |
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