Beginnings [Updated July 18th - the journey will continue soon.]
Today I will begin my journey to the Pipe Nebula, [Pipe Stem and Pipe Bowl]. I plan to document each system I visit along the way. I won't be on Elite every day and I currently don't have the most advanced scanner so I am sure there are certain system bodies that I will miss but I think I'll have fun and if any others out there also find it fun to read up on my journey then I'm glad to help. It's about an 800 Ly round trip from where I am currently positioned in the system of Mingpurine.
Main Objective
Reach the Pipe Nebula and return to the Mannovalo system unharmed to sell data.
Secondary Objectives
Document systems along the way (Complete with images), provide a route others can follow if they wish. Raise money for an ASP through exploring.
Vessel
Eagle - Equipped with Intermediate Discovery Scanner, Detailed Surface Scanner, 14 Ly capable Jump Drive, no shields and no weapons.
The reason for the Eagle rather than a Hauler: The view.
Since returning from my long time away from Frontier I have now changed to a Diamondback Scout. I am currently preparing it and aim to have an Advanced Discovery Scanner and a Jump Drive that should take me closer to 18 LY each jump.
Logging
Each day that I travel I will attempt to add images and thoughts to the main post here.
Roleplay
The Faithful Cult of Mannovalo have summoned the explorer and independent commander, Mikalus. After assassinating one of one of the cults more fanatical religious leaders he seeks redemption for the blood on his hands. While trading undercover in the system of Sugrivik the coded message reached him. It simply said "URGENT: Dark planetary alignment occurring, return immediately."
While used to such summons from The Alliance, this was a first from the Cult. He had a feeling that answering immediately might set a bad precedent, but he also knew the stars called to him. So answer he did. Now he finds himself sitting in the cockpit of his trusty Eagle, geared up for exploring, and ready to discover just what form of dark alignment the galaxy is throwing at them.
See you out there.
I am currently expanding on the roleplay side of this. I will provide an up to date link soon.
DAY 1
DAY 2
Future Plans
Currently I am re adjusting to the game, expanding on the roleplay elements of this journey and preparing a Diamondback Scout to begin my journey anew. I have recorded each of my stops, there are more still to add to this post. Once I have added them I plan to continue my journey and provide you with the details.
Today I will begin my journey to the Pipe Nebula, [Pipe Stem and Pipe Bowl]. I plan to document each system I visit along the way. I won't be on Elite every day and I currently don't have the most advanced scanner so I am sure there are certain system bodies that I will miss but I think I'll have fun and if any others out there also find it fun to read up on my journey then I'm glad to help. It's about an 800 Ly round trip from where I am currently positioned in the system of Mingpurine.
Main Objective
Reach the Pipe Nebula and return to the Mannovalo system unharmed to sell data.
Secondary Objectives
Document systems along the way (Complete with images), provide a route others can follow if they wish. Raise money for an ASP through exploring.
Vessel
Eagle - Equipped with Intermediate Discovery Scanner, Detailed Surface Scanner, 14 Ly capable Jump Drive, no shields and no weapons.
The reason for the Eagle rather than a Hauler: The view.
Since returning from my long time away from Frontier I have now changed to a Diamondback Scout. I am currently preparing it and aim to have an Advanced Discovery Scanner and a Jump Drive that should take me closer to 18 LY each jump.
Logging
Each day that I travel I will attempt to add images and thoughts to the main post here.
Roleplay
The Faithful Cult of Mannovalo have summoned the explorer and independent commander, Mikalus. After assassinating one of one of the cults more fanatical religious leaders he seeks redemption for the blood on his hands. While trading undercover in the system of Sugrivik the coded message reached him. It simply said "URGENT: Dark planetary alignment occurring, return immediately."
While used to such summons from The Alliance, this was a first from the Cult. He had a feeling that answering immediately might set a bad precedent, but he also knew the stars called to him. So answer he did. Now he finds himself sitting in the cockpit of his trusty Eagle, geared up for exploring, and ready to discover just what form of dark alignment the galaxy is throwing at them.
See you out there.
I am currently expanding on the roleplay side of this. I will provide an up to date link soon.
DAY 1
So, my journey began rather uneventfully. I headed out to:
System 1: Pegasi Sec KC-V D2-73 (Unfortunately forgot to log the light year distance, but I will go back and do this)
All in all it was a pretty boring system, several planetoids but not alot to scream about.
Second jump was 7.69 Light years and took me here:
System 2: Pegasi Sec FH-L B8-6
Again, nothing to shout about, although at least they weren't completely empty.
Third jump was 5.41 Light years and I arrived here:
System 3: Col 285 Sec YW-Q B19-7
Things were not looking up. The systems were getting worse. Still, I dutifully logged the information. I made a note to revisit this one because I have a feeling there may be more in it I just didn't find with my current set up.
Fourth jump was 7.35 Light years and I arrived here:
System 4: HIP 104075
It didn't look like much to begin with. At least the planet was metal rich.
I also decided to fly out to the last belt and see if I could spot anything.
I did.
I could scan that Giant from over 800 light seconds away. I went for a closer visit though to take these.
And that ended my first leg of the journey.
System 1: Pegasi Sec KC-V D2-73 (Unfortunately forgot to log the light year distance, but I will go back and do this)
All in all it was a pretty boring system, several planetoids but not alot to scream about.
Second jump was 7.69 Light years and took me here:
System 2: Pegasi Sec FH-L B8-6
Again, nothing to shout about, although at least they weren't completely empty.
Third jump was 5.41 Light years and I arrived here:
System 3: Col 285 Sec YW-Q B19-7
Things were not looking up. The systems were getting worse. Still, I dutifully logged the information. I made a note to revisit this one because I have a feeling there may be more in it I just didn't find with my current set up.
Fourth jump was 7.35 Light years and I arrived here:
System 4: HIP 104075
It didn't look like much to begin with. At least the planet was metal rich.
I also decided to fly out to the last belt and see if I could spot anything.
I did.
I could scan that Giant from over 800 light seconds away. I went for a closer visit though to take these.
And that ended my first leg of the journey.
DAY 2
The next leg of my journey was just 3.00 LY took me first to:
System 5 HIP 103913 - this was actually an accidental jump.
The system belongs to the Federation. Here are the details for the lone station found there.
From here I jumped 7.75 LY to the system I initially meant to visit.
System 6 HIP103106
There really wasn't much to see here, but I've marked it for a revisit when I will return with a better scanner.
Onwards! With a jump of 6.02 LY bringing me to:
System 7 COL 285 Sec AIP B20-0
This one was pretty boring, at least it seems so with my current set up. The next jump was 12.33 LY and brought me to:
System 8 COL 285 Sec E0-N B21-3
I made my way out to the second sun in the system and found a few ice planet's there, but nothing of note. Still, for those who love data like I do. Here's your info
The next jump (I feel like I'm taking part in Quantum Leap) took me 6.93 LY to:
System 9 COL E0-N B21-2
The system data was pretty straight forward.
And I did manage to take on decent picture.
System 10 COL 285 SEC HH-B a43-1 was 11.35 LY away. [Please note you can not refuel here.]
The second sun yielded a large amount of ice planets with interesting orbits. They are also TINY.
I loved the data I discovered here although monetarily it's worthless!
System 11 was Deneb Okab and 13.7 LY away from the last system.
This one was pretty cool. Firstly, here are some pictures
Secondly some system data. I'll post more when I edit later.
System 5 HIP 103913 - this was actually an accidental jump.
The system belongs to the Federation. Here are the details for the lone station found there.
From here I jumped 7.75 LY to the system I initially meant to visit.
System 6 HIP103106
There really wasn't much to see here, but I've marked it for a revisit when I will return with a better scanner.
Onwards! With a jump of 6.02 LY bringing me to:
System 7 COL 285 Sec AIP B20-0
This one was pretty boring, at least it seems so with my current set up. The next jump was 12.33 LY and brought me to:
System 8 COL 285 Sec E0-N B21-3
I made my way out to the second sun in the system and found a few ice planet's there, but nothing of note. Still, for those who love data like I do. Here's your info
The next jump (I feel like I'm taking part in Quantum Leap) took me 6.93 LY to:
System 9 COL E0-N B21-2
The system data was pretty straight forward.
System 10 COL 285 SEC HH-B a43-1 was 11.35 LY away. [Please note you can not refuel here.]
The second sun yielded a large amount of ice planets with interesting orbits. They are also TINY.
I loved the data I discovered here although monetarily it's worthless!
System 11 was Deneb Okab and 13.7 LY away from the last system.
This one was pretty cool. Firstly, here are some pictures
Future Plans
Currently I am re adjusting to the game, expanding on the roleplay elements of this journey and preparing a Diamondback Scout to begin my journey anew. I have recorded each of my stops, there are more still to add to this post. Once I have added them I plan to continue my journey and provide you with the details.
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