This sector is one of several anomalies found throughout the galaxy. For reasons unknown, hyperdrives refuse to lock on to the stars in this area of space, effectively making it impassable to deep space travellers. Pilots are thus required to either avoid this area or to plot a course above, below or around it. What may be found within this restricted area remains a mystery for the time being.

NGC 3603 Sector border summary, from the Aronnax Expedition Map Ref: Flyai Hypa ZW-R d5-24

The Aronnax Expedition reached the vicinity of the permit-locked NGC 3603 Sector on 8th January 3304 and spent five days surveying the borders for signs of spacefaring activity, as well as outdoor worlds and systems with all the materials needed for FSD boosting ('green' systems). A circumnavigation of the region showed it to be a sphere approximately 280 LY in diameter centred 180 LY below the Galactic Plane. The location identified as being most suitable for a Forward Base hosts not only an Earth-like World but an Ammonia World moon and the resource survey located not only the expected green systems but also two 'gold' systems, where all materials can be found, close to the border. Full details can be found in the expedition journal.

Links:

• Full NGC 3603 Sector
• Updated Permit List
• Galactic Mapping Project