If only to be called SHEPARD COMMANDER, I'll join.
I might be in I don't know. ill be keeping an eye on this.
If only to be called SHEPARD COMMANDER, I'll join.
Count me in.
Is there a Discord server?
CMDR Sylas Kaeler
Very interested in this.
Cheerz
Mark H
Sounds interesting, but can anyone explain to me how such a exploration mission works ?
are there specific Tasks assigned to everyone ?
is there some kind of attendance time ? what timezone is this in ?
what kind of minimum jump range is needed ? Sure, i know a few modules are mandatory for deep space exploration, but i will not gimp my ship to jump a few Ly further.
Sounds interesting, but can anyone explain to me how such a exploration mission works ?
are there specific Tasks assigned to everyone ?
is there some kind of attendance time ? what timezone is this in ?
what kind of minimum jump range is needed ? Sure, i know a few modules are mandatory for deep space exploration, but i will not gimp my ship to jump a few Ly further.
I actually have pretty much the same question. The Anaconda you showed, is this a requirement or we can fly w/e? If so, do we have some minimal requirements?
I am just not a big fan of Anaconda and also I am currently writing from my own expedition and I am not sure how much time I will would have to organize a different ship (assuming I will manage to get back before you depart).
katie my long range anaconda is slightly differently configured from your shepard ship (I don't have access to all the engineers you seem to). My personal feelings - I'd definitely armour the hull up - no weight penalty with low weight alloys and it's one thing that's likely to keep your ship going on ultralong distance trips. I'm really not sure you need 4SRVs - you can repair with mats but personal choice on how careful you feel you want/need to be/how crazy you're prepared to be. I'm unarmed- realistically I don't see myself standing up to an enraged thargoid and as part of mydrion I'm signed up for doing my best to respond peacefully and non-provocatively to any alien contact (even to the point of loosing my ship). Similarly I'll boost/jump clear of any human commander (I survived contact with an attacking FDL player in the bubble as I was leaving)
One thing I really would consider changing about your design - you have low emission power plant - I can't remember if this improves or decreases your integrity but I'd seriously consider going for an armoured power plant to boost its integrity on an ultralong range trip. If it's A rated and you travel cold (shields off etc) I've not had many problems with heat and accumulated damage to your powerplant can't be repaired with an HMEF so with the armoured hull it could end up being what kills your ship/limits your trip. HMEFs can repair anything else that gets hot (for the rare times this happens) and you can refil those with some material collection.
Tom
How exactly is one supposed to scan the light levels of the galactic centre to triangulate stellar migration or whatever? I have a detailed surface scanner and an advanced discovery scanner, not exactly KEPLER level technology though
Seriously though - It's nice that you've provided some context for the trip and I am actually very interested, HOWEVER
A little more detail of exactly what you are attempting to achieve (and how) would be nice - as for the images provided they're very pretty but I can't read the text due to the poor resolution and colour choices.
It is the aim of SHEPARD to at least attempt to push the scientific limits of ED, and merge role playing with actually database creation. We have a series of event planned (climb to the ceiling / SRV Endurance Race / Christmas at Beagle Point)
there will be some awesome events in store at base-camps, rather than just parking up we will be getting out in the SRV's for some meaningful action, so don't forget to pack one!
I suggest taking 4Might want to bring more than 1!