Community Event / Creation The great UP hunt

[John Stoutbeard]

Silent Pact, great report - thanks for organizing the event. It was great fun.
And thanks to all who participated both in game, on discord and morally over twitch.
Respect. o7

 

[Layne Vakarian]

Awesome job Commanders!
I had time to stop by Panzertard's live stream for a little bit, and tried to join in as well, but then RL bit me in the a.. again. Fully expected it to, but hoped to atleast be a part of some of it. Maybe next time.

Can I be so bold as to request a more detailed report to fill in the blanks in this spreadsheet? I've tried to fill in some of it, but a lot is missing unfortunately. Thank you!

I would be delighted to assist. However it was not I who made the initial sightings, nor the eventual captures. Moreover - and far more to the point - I can't even make sense of the spreadsheet much less figure out what I should do to make additions. Note, this is not a criticism. Spreadsheets never have been one of my things. You tell me precisely what information you want and I will tell you. Getting it in there will be your job however

In the meantime: UP convoy #1 was sighted near Linnaeus Station (or whatever) in the G99-49 System at or about 16:15 server time, and captured shortly afterward. the I believe the convoy composition was entirely as standard. Escorts plus Python designated "Military Transport". I cannot give greater detail as I was not part of the actual sortie because of instancing issues.
UP convoy #2 Was again sighted near Linnaeus Station again in the G99-49 system at or about (and at this point tiredness was definitely creeping in so feel free to obtain confirmation) 20:15 server time but in this case it jumped ahead (instancing issues again) and was chased to the Kokary system where Cmdr Bungalo interdicted it immediately upon arrival. Whether or not further investigation would reveal UP Convoy sightings in the Kokary system (as if part of the convoy's 'route') is speculation at best.
Do please feel free to PM me if I can be of further assistance.
o7

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CookieJarvis IS my commander name My discord is DarkStar

Ah! I remember being confused by the Discord/in-game naming but knew you were there because others referred to you as CookieJarvis, I wrote you down as CookieJarvis. This morning when I came to write it up I couldn't remember what the issue had been. Thought I'd call out the problem just in case. List has been amended. Thanks
o7

 

[Arguendo]

I would be delighted to assist. However it was not I who made the initial sightings, nor the eventual captures. Moreover - and far more to the point - I can't even make sense of the spreadsheet much less figure out what I should do to make additions. Note, this is not a criticism. Spreadsheets never have been one of my things. You tell me precisely what information you want and I will tell you. Getting it in there will be your job however

It's my first spreadsheet on Google docs as well, so I am learning as I go
Thanks for the additional information. Currently Iocastan and myself are the only ones with edit-rights to the document, as I want to avoid trolling in it (as has happened with others in the past). So yes, I will make all the inputs in it.
The input requested is broken down in the second sheet, called "Legend". It explains what information is in the different columns. A bit long to write, so if you're able to check that out it would be perfect. Or, whoever made the initial contact with the UP Convoy.

Much appreciated!

PS: When will you organise the next hunt? I will be offline (gamewise) pretty much for the next two weeks, but would love to join in on one at a later time!

 

[Layne Vakarian]

It's my first spreadsheet on Google docs as well, so I am learning as I go
Thanks for the additional information. Currently Iocastan and myself are the only ones with edit-rights to the document, as I want to avoid trolling in it (as has happened with others in the past). So yes, I will make all the inputs in it.
The input requested is broken down in the second sheet, called "Legend". It explains what information is in the different columns. A bit long to write, so if you're able to check that out it would be perfect. Or, whoever made the initial contact with the UP Convoy.

Much appreciated!

PS: When will you organise the next hunt? I will be offline (gamewise) pretty much for the next two weeks, but would love to join in on one at a later time!

There's a second sheet?!! See what I mean?
I believe Bungalo sighted convoy #1, and Cyclon3 convoy#2
Both convoys sighted with 5 Ls of Linnaues Station (you'll have to check the galmap for exact station name. It's the one in orbit around Planet 5
At the range-to-planet (or any other planetary body) of the Station, whether or not you are in a shipping lane is not resolved on ship displays. I would say 'within Station/planet area of influence' and hence technically shipping lane. How you interpret that is up to you.
The earlier convoy sighted by myself and Starbeaver, you'll have to ask Starbeaver which system as I honestly don't remember although I believe it was Ross 47. I seem to recall two military transport pythons (!) 3 Anacondas and up to 4 Vultures but as I say, it was a bit of a snafu from start to finish as were unprepared for first contact, so I'd recommend asking Starbeaver.
As to the next UP hunt: Unless somebody else organises one, that was it I'm afraid. I am currently preparing for an extended trip into the black which once started isn't likely to be finished anytime within the next 12 months.
Good luck with the 'sheet.
Safe skies Commander,
o7

 

[Arguendo]

Thanks for the additional information Silent Pact. Much appreciated.
Enjoy your year in the black. May you come back with lots of experiences and data to share/sell

Still looking for some more info from the rest who were there, specifically Starbeaver, Bungalo and Cyclon3. You still out there?