Stellar Unknown Expedition

Orvidius

Orvidius
I'm making some good progress on getting back out there. Here's something really strange that happened though. Last night, after I respawned back at the bubble, I switched out some of the modules, and then started on my way again. When I logged back in this morning, all the changes were still there except my power plant somehow reverted back to being the old one. I know it's not the one I flew out of the bubble with last night, because this one didn't have enough power to run everything, and my fuel scoop is always on priority 5. As soon as I logged in, I was over the power budget and the scoop shut off. It's not a big deal since I can do some power management, but I had switched to a PP with armored instead of low emissions specifically because I added shield boosters that were drawing more power. I hope the other PP is still in my module storage.

Alternately, if I did mistakenly leave the wrong PP on the ship, then somehow it was still powering everything during that portion of the flight. Either scenario is equally strange.

I've never seen anything like that happen before.

EDIT: Landed at the base camp.
 
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Vulpes Astra

Vulpes Astra
Here's this week's update on the Stellar Unknown Expedition

Updated list of waypoints:

Note: Waypoints are subject to change

The current basecamp is: Aaeyoea QT-G b30-0 | Planet 2 A | Geo Site 11
Hull Seals and Fuel Rats are on station in case you require repairs or fuel.


Official meetups at the basecamps are happening weekly on Sunday at various times:

  • EU: Planetary meetups -> 18:00 UTC | Mass jump -> 20:00 UTC
  • NA: Planetary meetups -> 22:00 UTC | Mass jump -> 24:00 UTC
  • AS: Not covered by official schedule. Feel free to organize your own meetups!
  • OC: Not covered by official schedule. Feel free to organize your own meetups!
This week's major POIs:

  • Phrauph CB-W e2-13 - Pumpkins!
  • Shumbua AA-A h34 | Five Black Holes and one completely black planet made of ice in this very dark and scary system.
Informational documents for each leg of the expedition can be found here:
Other resources:

 

Orvidius

Orvidius
Shnyrik said:
I've lost three fighters recently by flashing lights at peduncle pods :)
Click to expand...

Yeah, it was the pods that killed me. I was amazed at how instantaneous it was too, since the shield wasn't really a slouch. I probably clipped one and spun into the one next to it, or something.
 

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They do a lot of damage to small ships, dunno about larger ones so could prob destroy a fighter quite easily in one hit, I lost 3 rings of shields and 8% today to one of them in DBX (lightweighted and stripped but still seemed a lot of damage)
 

Shnyrik

Shnyrik
Yesterday I was floating peacefully near another space tree in another colorless cloud in Dryman's Point and decided to poke the tree with my railgun. I know they have no traits and no reactions, I know a lot of people did this before, but why not?

And suddenly -- boom! "Hull breach attack! Module disrupted!" Thrusters of my anaconda go rebooting. I check my hull, shields and modules -- everything is at 100%. A new trait! Some of those trees do react to damage. I scan the tree and get no new records to the Codex. But that is OK, another Codex bug, I've seen dozens of them. And that explains why this new trait has not been to the Codex already.

I launch fighter and try to poke the tree with a laser. No reaction. That is even more strange. I dock and uncover torpedo launcher (yes, I have one just in case). Torpedo launched -- and no reaction again. I fire railgun just to check and my drive reboots again. So that is something really-really new -- a railgun-specific reaction.

And then I check my modules again and suddenly realize that I have shock mine launcher turned on and attached to the same fire group as my railgun. So every time I press the trigger, I not only fire railgun, but also launch a mine with engineered effect for drive reboot, that explodes under the anaconda's belly.

That is about how space madness takes hold of you :ROFLMAO:
 
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I was with you all the way there, thinking, what trait have we missed?

At least you were scientific, check and exclude everything before posting...and technically you did solve a mystery, albeit one of your own making :)

Void Sickness FTW!
 

Orvidius

Orvidius
So, not a railgun specific reaction, but more like a shock mine specific reaction that doesn't even require the life form to be present. ;) :D
 

Vetinari

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Stellar Unknown has had a word with the Moon 2A and it has assured us that it will try its best to give us a show of green fog tonight in time for the European time zone mass jump.

Unfortunately it cannot do the same for the NA meet & jump tonight but it wishes you luck anyway.
 

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Stellar Unknown

Waypoints &
Points of Interest


Waypoint 10​



Date of Meetup:
27th October 3305

EU Meetup:
18:00 at Basecamp | 20:00 Mass Jump

NA Meetup:
22:00 at Basecamp | 24:00 Mass Jump

System Name:
Eock Bluae XX-T c3-0

Basecamp:
Planet 1c | Geosite 5

EDSM Link:
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/1367488/name/Eock+Bluae+XX-T+c3-0



POI:
Flimbuae CA-A e2 (Eye of Horror)
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/2206197/name/Flimbuae+CA-A+e2



POI:
Hypua Pruae JX-T e3-5 (Neutron Indide Nebula)
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/19667817/name/Hypua+Pruae+JX-T+e3-5



Comments:
It is not necessary to visit every POI - Please feel free to go directly to WP10, See the POIs here, or explore on your own.







Additional POIs:
http://b.link/su-poi-guide




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Vulpes Astra

Vulpes Astra
Stellar Unknown Expedition update for the week of October 28th - November 3rd 3305

Updated list of waypoints:


The current basecamp is: Hypio Prao UZ-E d12-432 | Planet A 1 A | Geo Site 5
Hull Seals and Fuel Rats are on station in case you require repairs or fuel.


Official meetups at the basecamps are happening weekly on Sunday at various times:

  • EU: Planetary meetups -> 18:00 UTC | Mass jump -> 20:00 UTC
  • NA: Planetary meetups -> 22:00 UTC | Mass jump -> 24:00 UTC
  • AS: Not covered by official schedule. Feel free to organize your own meetups!
  • OC: Not covered by official schedule. Feel free to organize your own meetups!
This week's major POIs:

Informational documents for each leg of the expedition can be found here:

Other resources:


 
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Stellar Unknown
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Waypoints &
Points of Interest


Waypoint 12


Date of Meetup:10th November 3305
EU Meetup:18:00 at Basecamp | 20:00 Mass Jump
NA Meetup:22:00 at Basecamp | 24:00 Mass Jump
System Name:Pheia Auscs TZ-E D12-445
Basecamp:Planet 5A | Geosite 4
EDSM Link:https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/45189049/name/Pheia+Auscs+TZ-E+d12-445
POI:Pheia Auscs VO-A E20
A Neutron inside a red and green nebula similar to the Rusty Net Nebula.
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/11209605/name/Pheia+Auscs+VO-A+e20
POI:Pheia Auscs BA-A G8
Anemones on Planets 7 and 10A. Recognised by Codex.
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/45189812/name/Pheia+Auscs+BA-A+g8
Comments:It is not necessary to visit every POI - Please feel free to go directly to WP11, or explore on your own.

The next few way points will be a little shorter than usual. Hopefully, this will give folks behind the main fleet to catch up. o7
Additional POIs:http://b.link/su-poi-guide
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Vetinari

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WP 13 & 14 will be published together below, please note dates of meetup.

Xbox players keep an eye on discord for updates - will be meeting at or near Sag A on Friday 15th Nov 3305.
 

Vetinari

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Waypoint 13​



Date:
17th November 3305

EU Meetup:
18:00 at Basecamp | 20:00 Mass Jump

NA Meetup:
22:00 at Basecamp | 24:00 Mass Jump

System Name:
Baukeau oh-v d2-1273

Basecamp:
Planet 6A | Geosite 3https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/45167760/name/Baukeau+OH-V+d2-1273

EDSM Link:









POI:
Eorm Chruia KW-W e1-3519
Landable planets. Great View of the Nebula.
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/11071250/name/Eorm+Chruia+KW-W+e1-3519



POI:
Eorm Chruia KW-W e1-3519
Landable planets. Great View of the Nebula.
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/11071250/name/Eorm+Chruia+KW-W+e1-3519



Comments:
On the way to the next basecamp are several small nebulae, each one around a single neutron star. They look stunning with the mass of core stars in the background. The nebulae change from light blue by the neutron to pink and purple as you fly away from it. As well as from within the systems try observing them from neighbouring systems for extra screenshot opportunities.





Basecamp - Baukeau oh-v d2-1273. Planet 6A Geosite 3. Gives view of the nearby nebula and has many gas giants and planets including 2 ringed ammonia worlds and a ringed water world. Green system. Warning - The ringed Brown Dwarf can be a hazard as the rings may be edge on or almost invisible against the colours in the sky. Always approach it with caution to avoid emergency stops and module damage.





The next way points will be a little shorter than usual. Hopefully, this will give folks behind the main fleet to catch up. o7



Additional POIs:
http://b.link/su-poi-guide
 

Vetinari

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Date:
17th November 3305 (WP 14)

EU Meetup:
18:00 at Basecamp | 20:00 Mass Jump

NA Meetup:
22:00 at Basecamp | 24:00 Mass Jump

System Name:
Eoch Grea BW-L d8-160

Basecamp:
Planet AB 2ba | Geosite 24

EDSM Link:
https://www.edsm.net/en/system/id/45143186/name/Eoch+Grea+BW-L+d8-160



Comments:
Orbiting a large brightly coloured rocky planet with the dwarf star they both orbit in the sky against the galactic disc, this planet has some great views for photographers, magma sites and plenty of landing space. The planet has a very fast rotation period of 0.2 days so the view changes constantly. The system is green with all Jumponium materials in Geosites.

The LAST waypoint (other than Sagittarius A) of our incredible journey! Well done, Commander!!!



Additional POIs:
http://b.link/su-poi-guide
 
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Journey to the Centre of the Galaxy! ( POI on the way to XA/Sag A after completing WP 14. )

Journey to Waypoint 15

POI – Great Annihilator. The Great Annihilator is a significant detour on the way to Sag A* but worth a visit from Explorer’s Anchorage or if you are in the area. The second largest black hole after Sag A*, it’s a binary black hole system surrounded by dust that obscures the nearby stars. This gives you some great lensing effects, screenshots and video. There is a tourist beacon to visit as with Sag A*.

Explorer’s Anchorage - Stuemeae FG-Y d7561. Explorer’s Anchorage was built as a result of 2 Community Goals during Distant Worlds 2. In the first CG at Omega Mining Operations players gathered the materials to build the new station at the core. The second CG at the station itself decided what facilities it would have, with players again mining for the necessary materials. The success of both goals resulted in a Science Relay and a Research Megaship being added afterwards.

Event Horizons Science Relay The Event Horizons Science Relay has been deployed around planet CD 1.
DSSV Distant Worlds This Scientific Research Megaship travels to 6 locations, each of which is a point of interest worth a visit by itself. You will need to run a Discovery Scan for it to appear in the navigation panel. Be aware that if it is at Sag A* and you have not been to all the Waypoints up to 14 then you should visit those first.
Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 (Explorer's Anchorage) Binary Star System
Sagittarius A* Supermassive Black Hole
Myriesly HR-N E6-3640 (Jocelyn's Star) Neutron Star
Myriesly CL-P E5-7383 (Storms of Fenrisulfur)
Notable Stellar Phenomena
Myriesly HR-N E6-4354 (Blink of an Eye Remnant)
Notable Stellar Phenomena
Phua Aub VM-W D1-91 (Merrill's Legacy) S-Class Carbon Star


High Points above the Core - Nov 22nd 3305
These locations offer a unique view of the core of the galaxy as a large glowing disc beneath you. Not to be missed while you are here. Trip to The Peak This excursion will be organised by Phill P and will take place on the last Friday evening of the expedition, November 22nd, Time TBA. You will need a jump range of 66.2ly to get there and back or 58.61ly if you don’t mind a one way trip. You will also need the ability to do 5 jumps before refuelling and at least 2 Basic and 4 Premium FSD Injections.

Break the Sky
Two locations above the galactic plane offering a great view for those without the range to reach The Peak. Only 27ly jump range (before using Jumponium or neutrons) is needed for both.

More details about these 2 trips will be released soon.
 

Vetinari

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Please note the Meetup at WP 14 is now 17th November and the Sag A meetup on 24th November. Post #77 has been edited to reflect this.

Sorry for any confusion.

Keep an eye on Discord and here for PhillP excursions start systems and routes.
 

Vetinari

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Break the Sky (Courtesy of PhillP)

For those who cannot reach The Peak there are a couple of alternate routes you can take to other high points above the core. Both sites only need a 26.89ly range with some FSD Injections and all calculations are based on this range.

Location 1 - Syroomaei ms-u f2-30

Ship minimum base range: 26.89ly (full tank)

Level 1 FSD Injection, round trip: 10 Level 3 FSD Injection, round trip: 4

You will need a jump range of 47.25ly to do the trip without any FSD Injections.

Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 > Syroomaei ms-u f2-30 (Getting There)

Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 0.00ly fuel stop starting system Quemeou xj-a d6 112.74ly fuel stop, plot using in game plotter
Quemeou xj-a d14 19.57ly fuel stop
Quemeou ye-a e12 41.18ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection
Quemeou ye-a e8 19.80ly fuel stop
Quemeou aa-a f26 47.25ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection
Quemeou aa-a f23 31.12ly not scoopable level 1 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-4 45.73ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-5 26.44ly fuel stop level 1 FSD Injection (for fuel conservation)
Syroomaei aw-n e6-13 37.17ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection (for fuel conservation)
Syroomaei ms-u f2-30 46.55ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection


Syroomaei ms-u f2-30 > syroomaei ht-z d13-28 (Return Journey)

Syroomaei ms-u f2-30 0.00ly not scoopable
Syroomaei aw-n e6-13 46.55ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-5 37.17ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection (for fuel conservation)
Syroomaei aw-n e6-4 26.44ly fuel stop level 1 FSD Injection (for fuel conservation)
Quemeou aa-a f23 45.73ly not scoopable level 3 FSD Injection
Quemeou aa-a f26 31.12ly not scoopable level 1 FSD Injection
Quemeou ye-a e8 47.25ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection
Quemeou ye-a e12 19.80ly not scoopable
Quemeou xj-a d14 41.18ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection
Quemeou xj-a d6 19.57ly fuel stop
Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 112.74ly fuel stop, plot using in game plotter


Location 2 - Syroomaei aw-n e6-0

Ship minimum base range: 26.89ly (full tank)

Level 2 FSD Injection, round trip: 8 Level 3 FSD Injection, round trip: 4

You will need a jump range of 49.56ly to do the trip without any FSD Injections.

Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 > Syroomaei aw-n e6-0 ( Getting There)

Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 0.00ly fuel stop starting system
Syroomaei fy-z d13-4 123.11ly fuel stop plot using in game plotter
Syroomaei aw-n e6-9 34.51ly no fuel level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-8 38.94ly no fuel level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-14 37.96ly fuel stop level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-7 49.56ly no fuel level 3 FSD Injection
Syroomaei ms-u f2-0 33.77ly no fuel
Level 2 FSD Injection Syroomaei aw-n e6-0 47.00ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection


Syroomaei aw-n e6-0 > syroomaei ht-z d13-28 (Return Journey)

Syroomaei aw-n e6-0 0.00ly fuel stop starting system
Syroomaei ms-u f2-0 47.00ly no fuel level 3 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-7 33.77ly no fuel level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-14 49.56ly fuel stop level 3 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-8 37.96ly no fuel level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei aw-n e6-9 38.94ly no fuel level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei fy-z d13-4 34.51ly fuel stop level 2 FSD Injection
Syroomaei ht-z d13-28 123.11ly fuel stop plot using in game plotter
 
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