Deeper, into the depths we delve...
Greetings Commanders,Following the resounding success of the Crab Nebula Expedition, we are pleased to announce its successor: The Galactic Nebula Expedition!
GNE Trailer - Made by Rodney McKay
[video=youtube;RaC1HqnMhQg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaC1HqnMhQg[/video]
Mission Objectives:
1. To scout and catalogue the surrounding systems along each main waypoint on the way to the core.
2. To formally name (within game of course, not officially
) the nebulae that mark the route, including any notable points of interest found along the way. This data will be submitted to the Galactic Mapping Project.3. To further strengthen the Exploration community within Elite Dangerous, and, above all else, to have fun
With all the activity occurring in the ED universe, the GNE may even see some remarkable discoveries along the way. It will take commanders through some of the most breathtaking parts of the galaxy, and will earn everyone a trip into the infamous 'neutron fields' before concluding at the supermassive black hole at the galactic centre.The final destination, Sagittarius a* is a location visited by many veteran explorers, however its distance from the bubble can be very intimidating for new players, our hope is that an organised event will encourage more explorers to explore the 'core'.
This will be a “Chill & safe expedition" for the following reasons: It allows commanders to easily catch up with the fleet, and also allows commanders to take roughly a week between waypoints so that events in their personal lives don’t prevent them from continuing with us.
Expedition Signup Form Here
Departure Date: September 3rd 3302, 1900 UTC (in-game time)The expedition is estimated to run from 03/09/3302 until 26/11/3302.
These dates have now been locked in and will ONLY change due to extreme circumstances.
Launch Countdown Timer (courtesy of Rodney Mckay)
Elite Dangerous: Exploration (EDEX) Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/0t9DFHttXuE4HkFR
EDEX Subreddit: Here
Expedition Map
Waypoint Information
Waypoint Basic Information
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Waypoint Details and Planetary Maps
Waypoint #00
Waypoint #01
Waypoint #02
Waypoint #03
Waypoint #04
Waypoint #05
Waypoint #06
Waypoint #07
Waypoint #08
Waypoint #09
Waypoint #10
Waypoint #11
Waypoint #12
Waypoint #13
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Waypoint #01
| Waypoint 01 - Veil West Nebula | ||
| System: Veil West Sector DL-Y D68 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: D, 3, BA | 04/09/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 5.83, -137.86 | 05/09/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.05G | 05/09/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Calamity Basin | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 471.43 LY | 5099.88 LY | |
| Due to its close proximity to waypoint 0, waypoint 1 is considered an optional place to visit. However commanders who have not visited before are heavily encouraged to do so, as it is one of the most visually stunning nebulas in the galaxy. |
| Waypoint 02 - NGC 6820 | ||
| System: NGC 6820 Sector GW-W D1-0 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 2, A | 10/09/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 36.51, -96.31 | 11/09/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.07G | 11/09/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Wonder Bluff | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 5,571.31 LY | 2,248.94 LY | |
| After one of the longest legs in the entire journey, commanders are encouraged to relax in this stunning canyon. Its flat surface offers a perfect location for some SRV racing! | ||
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| Waypoint 03 - TRAIKEOU AA-A H2 | ||
| System: TRAIKEOU QJ-P D6-1 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 4, F | 17/09/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 33.90, 173.41 | 18/09/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.31G | 18/09/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Delta Frost | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 7,820.25 LY | 3,980.98 LY | |
This beautiful ringed moon offers a lovely backdrop for the expedition's third waypoint. The landing area has a large area of smooth ground, perfect for larger ships and en-masse SRV adventures.
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| Waypoint 04 - PRAI HYPOO AA-A H60 | ||
| System: PRAI HYPOO JA-E C11 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: B, 1, B, A | 24/09/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: -47.12, -21.65 | 25/09/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.04G | 25/09/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Lunar Bend | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 11,801.23 LY | 3,480.78 LY | |
Feeling a bit scorched from all that fuel scooping? Then why not chill on this icy moon on the edge of a stunning canyon. BYO Lavian Brandy, the ice is free 
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| Waypoint 05 - FLYAI EAESCS AA-A H45 | ||
| System: FLYAI EAESCS BG-N D7-1 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: A, 4, A | 01/10/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 50.84, 162.54 | 02/10/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.08G | 02/10/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Fracture Point | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 15,282.01 LY | 3,595.10 LY | |
| Continuing in our them of SRV/Ship-killing canyons, this rocky moon offers commanders with yet another opportunity to scale some sheer walls. This system is full of many landable bodies, and no doubt some interesting sights to be found. |
| Waypoint 06 - PRA EAEWSY AA-A H56 | ||
| System: PRA EAEWSY FB-I B53-0 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: B, 2 | 08/10/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 56.71, 98.97 | 09/10/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.20G | 09/10/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Apex | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 18,877.11 LY | 4,163.83 LY | |
| This planet orbits increadibly close to its binary twin, which will offer some fantastic views for commanders to chase over the horizon. |
| Waypoint 07 - BOEPPY AA-A H62 | ||
| System: BOEPPY XZ-X D1-18 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 1, B, A | 15/10/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: -65.43, -118.98 | 16/10/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.06G | 16/10/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: SRV's Folly | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 23,040.94 LY | 3932.85 LY | |
| Another tight binary system. This moon claimed three SRV's during the scouting missions for GNE. Though the canyon itself is not too deep, the walls are surprisingly treacherous, proceed with caution if you intend to climb. |
| Waypoint 08 - OEPHAIF AA-A H100 | ||
| System: Oephaif KD-K d8-1878 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 5, A | 22/10/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: -14.95, -66.91 | 23/10/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.09G | 23/10/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Disco Dune | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 26,973.79 LY | 3,103.76 LY | |
| Contrary to the name, there is not, sadly, a 1970's era disco at the base camp. Rather, the name is in reference to the beautiful colours that is provided by the nebula. |
| Waypoint 09 - EOL PROU RS-T D3-94 | ||
| System: EOL PROU RS-T D3-94 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 2,A | 29/10/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: Port: Colonia Hub | 30/10/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: - | 30/10/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Colonia Hub | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 30,077.55 LY | 1,117.16 LY | |
| PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL LOCATION FOR WP9 HAS CHANGED TO COLONIA HUB. THE MEETUP WILL BE HELD IN OPEN-PLAY AT THE STANDARD MEETUP TIME. ALL COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS MEMBERS OF CCN AND FLEETCOM WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE. |
| Waypoint 10 - DRYOOE PROU AA-A H131 | ||
| System: DRYOOE PROU GL-Y D369 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 1 | 05/11/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 65.54, 5.47 | 06/11/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 1.32G | 06/11/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Prosperity Landing | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 31,194.71 LY | 6,959.64 LY | |
| A fireworks display shall be organised to honor the ancient tradition of 'Guy Fawkes Night'. This nebula has very high concentration of white dwarves, neutron stars, and carbon stars. Easily 1000+ rare star systems. |
| Waypoint 11 - SCREAKI EG-X E1-3485 | ||
| System: SCREAKI EG-X E1-3485 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 4, B | 12/11/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 23.84, 32.94 | 13/11/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.16G | 13/11/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Neutron Gully | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 38,154.35 LY | 5,125.78 LY | |
| This beautiful planetary nebula should be a welcome relief after the longest leg of the journey. Sit back and enjoy the sights! |
Please Note that since the release of 2.2, the terrain of the planet changed, therefore the landing coordinates have been modified (see below)
| Waypoint 12 - ZUNI KC-U E3-7670 | ||
| System: ZUNI KC-U E3-7670 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: C, 6 | 19/11/2016 | 18:00:00 (EU) |
| Co-ordinates: 67.76, 125.41 | 20/11/2016 | 02:00:00 (US) |
| Gravity: 0.43G | 20/11/2016 | 08:30:00 (ASIA & AUS) |
| Base Camp: Nova's Triumph | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 43,280.13 LY | 2,313.57 LY | |
| This planetary nebula is less that 50 light years from another spectacular nebula, so twice the fun! This is the final waypoint before journey's end, so prepare yourselves for the big one. |
Please Note that since the release of 2.2, the terrain of the planet changed, therefore the landing coordinates have been modified (see below (Disregard first image))
| Waypoint 13 - STUEMEAE FG-Y D8248 & Sagittarius A* | ||
| System: STUEMEAE FG-Y D8248 | Meetup Dates | Times (UTC 0) |
| Planet: 5 | 26/11/2016 | At explorer's discretion |
| Co-ordinates: -40.37, 57.93 | 27/11/2016 | At explorer's discretion |
| Gravity: 0.82G | 27/11/2016 | At explorer's discretion |
| Base Camp: Sagittaria Proxima | Distance Travelled | Distance To Next Waypoint |
| 45,593.70 LY | 0.00 LY | |
| The base camp planet is in a system less than 5 light years from Sagittarius A*. This is journey's end, its time to break open the Lavian Brandy, and be careful not to cross the event horizon in a drunken stupor. |
Waypoint 09 Meetup Change
PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL LOCATION FOR WP9 HAS CHANGED TO COLONIA HUB. THE MEETUP WILL BE HELD IN OPEN-PLAY AT THE STANDARD MEETUP TIME. ALL COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS MEMBERS OF CCN AND FLEETCOM WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE.
Final Weekend Schedule
Friday 25th November 3302
- 1800 UTC - Private Group - Wp13
- Early explorers can gather for a photoshoot and Drinks to kick the weekend off.
- 1900 UTC
- Group leaves orbit of Wp13 and prepares for a Mass Jump to Sagittarius A*
- 1930 UTC
- Mass Jump
Saturday 26th November 3302
-1800 UTC - Open Play - Sagittarius A*
- Explorers of the GNE and the C3E Expeditions will make history by performing the first deep space rendezvous of 2 major Expeditions.
- This will include a massive photoshoot and a Mass jump at the end (TBA)
Sagittarius A* Meetup with the Colonia Core Circuit Expedition
DATE: 26th November 3302PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL LOCATION FOR WP9 HAS CHANGED TO COLONIA HUB. THE MEETUP WILL BE HELD IN OPEN-PLAY AT THE STANDARD MEETUP TIME. ALL COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS MEMBERS OF CCN AND FLEETCOM WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE.
Final Weekend Schedule
Friday 25th November 3302
- 1800 UTC - Private Group - Wp13
- Early explorers can gather for a photoshoot and Drinks to kick the weekend off.
- 1900 UTC
- Group leaves orbit of Wp13 and prepares for a Mass Jump to Sagittarius A*
- 1930 UTC
- Mass Jump
Saturday 26th November 3302
-1800 UTC - Open Play - Sagittarius A*
- Explorers of the GNE and the C3E Expeditions will make history by performing the first deep space rendezvous of 2 major Expeditions.
- This will include a massive photoshoot and a Mass jump at the end (TBA)
Sagittarius A* Meetup with the Colonia Core Circuit Expedition
MEETUP TIME: 1800 UTC - 0
We will be meeting up with the fleet of the CCCE in OPEN play. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet up with other explorers, and to join up with the CCCE as the GNE finished up at Sgr A* but the CCCE will be returning on a route to Jaques. Our aim is to get as many explorers into one instance as possible for a GIANT group photo.
Note: There is still an official basecamp for waypoint 13 near Sgr A* for those who want to camp out for a few days.
Please watch this space for more info.
Please note, for each waypoint there will be three meetup times to accommodate for different time zones (except for the CCCE meetup at Sg A*). These meetup times should cover for most players, however it is encouraged to try and attend either the EU or US meetup so we can explode with numbers
Jaques Station & Barnacle Hunt
As some of you will no doubt be aware, Jaques Station is beginning to turn into a hive of activity. There is a push to have the station developed further, and the colony expanded; but to do that it needs help. Along with The August Exodus, this expedition will bring a large number of commanders to Jaques, and therefore increase its visibility to FD and prove its worth their while investing further effort into it. Depending on the station's condition at the launch of GNE on September 3rd 3302, more meta alloys may be required to bring the stations services completely back online; if this is the case, explorers are encouraged to bring along some meta alloys for the trip, even if its just one unit, every bit will help.The August Exodus will conclude before GNE starts, so if any of you want to help out Jaques further, I encourage you all to join in on the convoy fun
Another key event going on around Jaques is the hunt for barnacles. This is a great opportunity for us, as an organised group, to really put our weight in and lend some serious man/woman power to the effort. This thread has all of the relevant information pertaining to the hunt for barnacles near Jaques, and provides some useful advice for those who wish to aid in the search.
Fleet Roster
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��:Open or Private Group?: Players are free to choose whether or not to participate in open play, or a private group. However there is an EDEX specific private group that will be used by a majority of the fleet, info can be found on the EDEX discord server.
Fleet Flagship: A Federal Corvette, The 'Spectral Plain Walker' - Piloted by Commander Sneek
Nebula Naming Competition: [ Idea suggested by Erimus
] There will be competitions held to name the currently un-named nebulae on the route. Updates to come!Post Expedition: As it stands, the main fleet will disperse at the final waypoint, due to the expedition ending near the start of the Christmas holiday season. [NOTE: This may still change, pending demand.]For Xbox One players. Talks are underway to combine the end of the GNE to meet up with a fleet on their way to Beagle Point. More info to come.
This thread will be updated quickly over the coming days and weeks, so check back here for regular updates commanders, and we hope to see you all on September 3rd! o7
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