Location: En route to HIP 59862

Completed biological survey of 76 Leonis - six distinct species in one system. Tussock Virgam, Osseus Discus, Fungoida Stabitis, blue Concha Renibus, and others. The three-sample protocol takes patience, but standing on alien soil watching bioluminescent life react to your presence beats scanning from orbit. Smart decision keeping this training run close to home. Ten jumps from Deciat means low risk while learning new procedures. The Through the Never spends more time parked on surfaces now than jumping between stars. Different rhythm. Different kind of exploration.

HIP 59862 is the final stop before heading back to Vista Genomics. Need to learn what this data's worth before planning a real deep-space exobiology run. After this, we assess profits and plan the next adventure - one that combines traditional exploration with biological sampling thousands of light-years out. Final system awaits.

Location: En route to HIP 59862

Completed biological survey of 76 Leonis - six distinct species in one system. Tussock Virgam, Osseus Discus, Fungoida Stabitis, blue Concha Renibus, and others. The three-sample protocol takes patience, but standing on alien soil watching bioluminescent life react to your presence beats scanning from orbit. Smart decision keeping this training run close to home. Ten jumps from Deciat means low risk while learning new procedures. The Through the Never spends more time parked on surfaces now than jumping between stars. Different rhythm. Different kind of exploration.

HIP 59862 is the final stop before heading back to Vista Genomics. Need to learn what this data's worth before planning a real deep-space exobiology run. After this, we assess profits and plan the next adventure - one that combines traditional exploration with biological sampling thousands of light-years out. Final system awaits.

Location: HIP 4x Region Mission Type: Exobiology reconnaissance Ship Status: FSD upgraded to Grade 1 (Range: 42ly)

After the successful completion of my deep space expedition and subsequent upgrades at Deciat, I've ventured into new territory - literally and figuratively. Engineer Felicity Farseer has enhanced the Through the Never's frameshift drive, extending our operational range by seven light-years. A modest improvement, but one that will prove valuable on future expeditions.

First Exobiology Run: With the newly acquired Artemis suit and fresh determination, I've departed on my inaugural exobiology expedition. The HIP 4x region serves as my testing ground - close enough to civilization should things go sideways, yet remote enough for legitimate biological discoveries.

Planetary Operations: Touched down on my first target world and deployed on foot. The transition from purely ship-based exploration to planetary surface work represents a significant evolution in operational methodology. Surface conditions nominal. Atmospheric composition breathable with suit support.

Incident Report - "The Missing Ship": Approximately 1,400 meters from landing site, experienced momentary disorientation when visual contact with the Through the Never was lost. The panic was brief but genuine - that ship represents everything: my livelihood, my lifeline, my home. Resolution came with the realization that Odyssey-era technology permits ship recall functionality. A simple command through the suit interface, and the Through the Never lifted off and repositioned to my coordinates. Embarrassing in hindsight, but a valuable lesson learned without consequence.

Exobiology Data Collected: Successfully gathered biological sample data from the first world. The scanning process proves more involved than traditional astronomical surveying - requires proximity, patience, and multiple sample points. The financial returns remain to be seen when I reach a Vista Genomics facility.

Operational Notes: The Artemis suit, though only Grade 1, functions adequately for basic biological work. Movement on planetary surfaces feels different - heavier, more deliberate than the zero-G maneuvering I've grown accustomed to. The learning curve continues.

Commander's Assessment: Exobiology presents a promising complement to traditional exploration. The hands-on nature of the work adds tangible engagement that months of jump-scan-jump occasionally lack. Combined with cartographic data, this could prove even more lucrative than pure exploration.

The Through the Never sits on alien soil, bathed in the light of a distant sun. Tomorrow, we continue.

After 181 jumps and thousands of light-years through the black, the Through the Never has returned to civilized space. Docked at Maattocchi Dock at 0600 hours. All systems secured. Ship integrity: 99.99% - total repair cost a mere 10,000 credits, a testament to careful piloting throughout the expedition.

FINAL CARTOGRAPHIC DATA SALE: 84,000,000 CREDITS

Universal Cartographics has processed our data. The initial estimate of 50 million proved conservative - the actual payout exceeded all projections by 34 million credits. Current account balance: 91 million credits.

This single expedition has transformed this Commander's financial standing. What began as a hopeful journey into the unknown has concluded as one of the most profitable exploration runs on record.

The Through the Never has proven herself beyond all expectation. She carried us safely through the void and back again, never faltering. Her name is now officially registered with station authorities - a fitting tribute to a vessel that ventured through the never and emerged victorious. Next Objectives:

Rest and resupply Consultation with Engineer Felicity Farseer Consideration of vessel upgrades and future expeditions

Commander's Final Thoughts: The black is vast. The black is beautiful. The black is profitable. But for now, the comforts of civilization call. Hot food. Solid ground. The knowledge that 84 million credits rest safely in the account.

The Through the Never rests in her berth. She has earned it.

Until the next journey calls.

Location: Approximately 2,100 light-years from Deciat Jumps Remaining: 60 Exploration Data: 50 million credits (estimated)

The Through the Never continues her long journey home. We've covered significant ground - 92 jumps completed since the last log entry. The cartographic data haul has grown to an estimated 50 million credits, a figure that would have seemed impossible mere weeks ago.

Incident Report: Experienced a near-miss with a stellar body during a hyperspace exit. Dropped from frameshift dangerously close to the star's exclusion zone. Quick reflexes and thruster management prevented heat damage. A reminder that even routine jumps demand constant vigilance - complacency kills in the black.

The journey back proves less eventful than the outbound leg. Most systems in this region show prior discovery, allowing for rapid transit. No significant finds to report in the last 92 jumps - the galaxy has already given us her treasures. Ship systems remain at 100% integrity. The Through the Never has proven herself a capable vessel. No AFMU usage required. Fuel scoop efficiency nominal.

Commander's Status: Eager. Sixty jumps separate us from Deciat and the largest payday of this career. The routine of jump-scoop-jump has become meditative, almost zen-like. Yet anticipation builds with each system crossed off the route. Universal Cartographics awaits. Soon.

Departed deep space coordinates approximately 6,000 light-years from the Bubble. Current heading: Deciat system, 152 jumps remaining.

Mission status: Successful beyond all projections. Initial exploration run has yielded an estimated 45+ million credits in cartographic data - a personal record. Notable discoveries include a rare terraformable water world.

The Asp Explorer [Through the never] continues to perform admirably. All systems nominal. Fuel scoop efficiency holding steady. AFMU reserves untouched - a testament to careful piloting through the black.

The journey back proves more methodical than the outbound leg. Already-discovered systems allow for rapid transit, though I continue scanning valuable worlds when encountered. Every water world and earth-like adds to an already impressive haul.

Mental state: Determined. The siren call of Deciat grows stronger with each jump. Soon, Universal Cartographics will make this Commander a wealthy explorer.