The Hutton Truckers Galactic Intrepid Mug Proliferation Project (GIMPP for short)

Following on from the successful delivery of hundreds of tonnes of mugs to Mapor, scientists have now confirmed that the fabled drink-warming properties of the mug are indeed real.

Research is carrying on into the claims that the mugs cure the insidious MODS disease last seen at Hutton.

To celebrate, Hutton Orbital Radio are sponsoring the galaxy's most difficult trucking mission. If you thought truckin' to Hutton was hard, this one will tax even the most seasoned hauler.

Our mission, only for the boldest commanders, is to take shipments of mugs to the corners of occupied space, and then on for a top secret mission to a far flung part of the Milky Way.

Did someone say PRIZES?

To that end, Hutton Orbital will be offering this chance for anyone who did not win one of the real souvenir Hutton Mugs to EARN one instead. We also have a number of computer AI voices as prizes, kindly donated by HCS, so you can have some company on those long exploration trips.

Buck Nekkid of Lakon Spaceways has also generously donated a flight suit patch for EVERY commander that completes the mission. Hear his words here

How do you take part?

On Monday night - some time around 8pm, we will be broadcasting on the radio station the locations that are crying out for Hutton Mugs. This information will be released here in tandem with twitter, facebook and every other avenue you can think of. We will also be announcing the name of the winner of the Lifetime Expansion Pass, as well as our best trucker and best pirate prizes from the Convoy.

So - listen and watch out for the list of delivery destinations and get trucking.

What do I need to do to prove I made the deliveries?
You will need to send itookpart@huttonorbital.com screenshots of the markets at each destination showing you selling 1 tonne of the Mugs. There is one special location where a screenshot of a mug in space will be needed as well to complete your trip.

Tweet us your progress @huttonorbital (with the hashtag #forthemug) and post on our facebook group to keep everyone up to date as to how far ahead you are.

This challenge isn't for the faint hearted - this is a test of trucking dedication 2nd to none.


What if I die?
You'll have to go back for more!


Can I do this in Solo?
Of course, or Open, or even a private group such as Hutton Truckers or Mobius

This mission is ideal for those that don't like player versus player combat, or are addicted to exploration throughout the Milky Way.

So - will you accept this mission? Do you have the stamina for a Trucking Trek? Do you want a set of HCS Voice packs and a REAL Hutton Mug? (There will be a couple of runner-up prizes as well as the main Mug and HCS packs prize) AND a flight patch?

Watch out for those NPC's - interdictions are hell on your cargo these days.

Keep your eyes peeled

www.huttonorbital.com
 
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Sounds interesting.

Questions: -


  1. Can I load up with as many Mugs as I like, or must I only take the 5 required with me?
  2. The Winner I presume is the first to complete the challenge?
  3. How are we notified of the 5th location to take the Mug to?

Thanks & Regards
 
Sounds interesting.

Questions: -


  1. Can I load up with as many Mugs as I like, or must I only take the 5 required with me?
  2. The Winner I presume is the first to complete the challenge?
  3. How are we notified of the 5th location to take the Mug to?

Thanks & Regards

5? Oh no.... it is more than 5! Take as many Mugs as you like.

The locations will ALL be posted in this thread, on facebook, on twitter and via smoke signal from Hutton.

As with the convoy, it will be a document you can download to use for route planning.

The Winner is the first to message us the complete set of screenshots or videos proving their exploits.

We want a running commentary as well. Did an opposite g power interdict you? Did you have to go back for more mugs? Needed the Fuel Rats? Took a fighter wing as cover? Went space crazy?
 
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>>IMPORTANT MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM SPOKESMAN, BUCK NEKKID AT LAKON SPACEWAYS.

>>AUDIO FILE DOWNLOADING: https://www.dropbox.com/s/plmg1hb1uw4usl8/Lakon Prizes.wav?dl=0

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Well, howdy there, y'all.
Ah'm Buck Nekkid, spokesman for Lakon Spaceways. Y'all may have heard our commercials what play on Hutton Orbital Radio, an' we hope they've inspired ya to pick up one o' yer own Lakon ships. They're the best fer when ya want to truck yer load all over th' Milky Way.

An' we here at Lakon Spaceways appreciate the business. So in conjunction with the Hutton Orbital Radio Truckers, we're adding a special prize in the Hutton Truckers Galactic Intrepid Mug Proliferation Project. (That's GIMPP, fer short.)

So fer everyone who completes the event and submits proof, they will receive a Hutton Orbital Truckers patch, worthy of sewing on your flight jacket, patching a hole, scrubbing the sink, or if yer a scoundrely pirate, kin use it as an' emergency eye patch!

So come on down to our showroom and check out our Diamondback Explorer and our Asp. They'll keep ya runnin' hard on through the night. Only from Lakon Spaceways.


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Lakon Spaceways thanks you for your interest and wants to inform you on how to obtain your own Hutton Orbital Truckers patch.
1) Participate in the event that begins Monday, 19 October 3301, 8:00PM BST. (1900 ZULU)
2) Follow all rules of the contest as put forth by the Hutton Orbital Radio Crew, including taking screenshots and emailing proof to itookpart@huttonorbital.com.
3) If a patch is desired, please include postal address where patch should be delivered in said email. It will then be forwarded to Buck Nekkid, spokesman for Lakon Spaceways.
4) Patches will take several weeks to arrive at Lakon Spaceways, but be assured that they will be distributed immediately upon arrival.
5) Time limit: You have a bit over two months from the start date to submit email information to obtain a patch (1 January 3302), or until quantity runs out.


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>>IMPORTANT MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM SPOKESMAN, BUCK NEKKID AT LAKON SPACEWAYS.

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The first embroidered patch has rolled off the production line. Lakon Spaceways and Spokesman Buck Nekkid are proud to send you the image file. If a patch is desired, please be sure to follow the rules as set by Cmdr Vingtetun of Hutton Orbital Truckers and follow our steps as broadcast prior. Thank you for your continued support of Lakon Spaceways and the images we're seeing of Asps and Diamondback Explorers from Sag A*.


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Suffice to say that the route is long enough that you will do wonders for your exploration rank when you return and have seen some marvellous sights.
 
Hmm, colour me intrigued :)
My exploration asp and it's 34.9Ly jump range is currently parked up and full to the bulkheads with mugs... bring it on!
 
Awwh (insert the name your diety)! I've raced back to race all the way back from Sag. Do I have to go all the way out again......or worse to the far edge. But I really wanna MUG. Do I, really?

I believe the name of my diety now rhymes with Cluckedy Cluck Cluck.

But I will do it FOR THE MUG!
 
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Who said anything about Sag A*?

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It could very well be the far arm. Would we be that cruel?

Good thought though. Whatever the race is.... it will involve mugs and they're at Hutton. Which is an hour and a half away.

We have had an offer from Dark Echo who are willing to have emergency mug resupplies available to commanders as well as trucksupport combat patrols for anyone who may be entering systems that are not entirely safe.
 
How many real mugs will be available to "win", and will there ever be any available to purchase for nostalgia or keep-sake purposes? Thanks.
 
Dark Echo is indeed willing to coordinate some protection in certain systems. Of course, we will wait for route information and will take requests as they come. Cmdr's requesting an escort should visit our forums at www.darkecho.org and ask to get in touch with our Fleet Admirals on our Public forum. We will do our best to keep your precious mugs safe!
 
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How many real mugs will be available to "win", and will there ever be any available to purchase for nostalgia or keep-sake purposes? Thanks.

For this race? 1 definitely.

In the future? We are working on how we can make more available without bankrupting the team..... will also depend on how many survive interdiction by the post office en route to destinations far. There are spares set aside for breakages.
 
Right. 15 commanders signed up already. They are equipping their ships for long hauls... extra fuel tanks, top jump distances, puncture repair kits, chaff and heatsinks for avoiding interdictions and scans...

A number are being sneaky and heading to Hutton today to stock up on mugs ready for the 'GO!' On Monday.

Who will be first? Who will lift the trophy as best Trucker in the Milky Way?
 
There are rumours that one wealthy commander has commissioned a loading barge at Hutton to fill his Anaconda for the journey....

Hope he is bringing his cargo scow with him to offload at certain destinations.

Dark Echo have also confirmed they will be able to ship emergency mugs out to anyone who runs short.
 
Dark Echo is indeed willing to coordinate some protection in certain systems. Of course, we will wait for route information and will take requests as they come. Cmdr's requesting an escort should visit our forums at www.darkecho.org and ask to get in touch with our Fleet Admirals on our Public forum. We will do our best to keep your precious mugs safe!


Thank you very much for your support !

I am sure many Truckers would like to do it in Open Play.
And knowing that dedicated combat pilots will be there to protect them might give some ideas to some of them who are hesitating.

:D
 
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