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The ride home

Commander's Log 3309.07.13:

The homeward journey has proven to be quite arduous, involving numerous consecutive jumps with no breaks, save for a solitary planetary landing on a planet teeming with eight biological signals. I've finally reached home and astonishingly, weariness has hit me like a shuttle-train in supercruise.

Today, I encountered an unexpected event that caught me off guard — my Frame Shift Drive (FSD) failed seemingly out of nowhere. This is an unprecedented occurrence for me, and once I overcame the initial confusion, I immediately set to work on finding a solution.

It appears that when the integrity of the drive falls below 80%, failures begin to emerge, leading to a certain percentage of jump attempts being unsuccessful. While standard jumps seemed to work fine on the second try, the FSD proved to be quite incompatible with neutron stars, necessitating four or five attempts to successfully make the jump.

Regrettably, I had not equipped an Auto Field-Maintenance Unit (AMFU) as it had never been necessary in my previous experiences. Consequently, the remainder of the journey home proceeded at a sluggish pace.

This serves as a timely reminder to implement the lessons learned this week. Tomorrow, my top priority will be acquiring an AMFU as soon as possible. Additionally, since I will be in the home systems, it would be opportune to focus on upgrading my suit. Enhancements such as increased sprint distance and a wider scanner range would undoubtedly expedite the search for planetary biological phenomena.

Cmdr Cambrai signing off. Fly safe, o7.

Back to the bubble

Commander's Log 3309.0709:

It has been an eventful week here in Colonia. There is an abundance of sights and activities to explore, making it a destination I wholeheartedly recommend. Additionally, my time in this region has provided me with ample opportunities to stock up on valuable data, essential parts, and necessary materials. However, my primary focus has revolved around hunting down pirates and collecting their bounties. Engaging in this thrilling pursuit has been a source of immense enjoyment.

I have also dedicated a considerable amount of time to refining my ship's configuration, aiming for the optimal setup. Tinkering with various components and employing engineering techniques, I strive to make my vessel stronger, faster, and lighter, ready to face any challenges that lie ahead.

However, as this phase of my adventure draws to a close, I have made the decision to return to the bubble — the hub of civilized space. The prospect of experiencing a semblance of normal life for a month or two beckons me. Nevertheless, I anticipate that the allure of ordinary existence will quickly fade, and my desire for another expedition to the farthest reaches of the galaxy will resurface.

For the time being, I am committed to a disciplined and expeditious journey back home, with only brief pauses for lucrative planetary discoveries, water worlds, ammonia worlds, and earth-like planets. Considering the current configuration of my ship, the voyage from Colonia to Sol encompasses approximately 330-360 jumps, an endeavor I have commenced with great determination. Today alone, I have triumphantly completed nearly 80 jumps, a commendable achievement.

Furthermore, I have recently embarked on my inaugural foray into the neutron highway—an efficient network of neutron stars that propels ships across vast distances. Initially, I felt a sense of trepidation, but fortunately, my ship's Frame Shift Drive (FSD) has endured less damage than initially expected. With any luck, it will endure long enough to reach a nearby carrier, facilitating my journey.

Cambrai signing off. Fly safe, o7.

Home away from home

Commander's Log 3309.0703:

After light-years of traveling, I've finally arrived in Colonia. Talk about a wild ride! At first, I felt like a fish out of water. Just being here all has put my excitement in overdrive. I mean, who expects a bustling system after cruising through the cosmos with only my own company? It was like stumbling upon a cosmic traffic jam, but oddly comforting.

And let me tell you about these Nav Beacons—what a genius invention! I totally forgot they existed. No more scanning an entire system, searching for a landing spot, and then desperately hunting for a tiny scrap of metal to fix my SRV. Now I can just swoop in, gather all the materials I need, and zoom off like a space superhero.

But the real cherry on top is the ship upgrades. I swung by Tir and met Marsha Hicks, the engineering wizard. She's a real character, let me tell you. With her magical skills, she turned my ship into a floating fortress with more bells and whistles than a space-themed carnival. I'm tempted to install a cotton candy machine in the cockpit.

Colonia is a mind-boggling surprise. It's not just some lonely outpost—it's a mini-universe filled with activity and adventure. Who knew? Oh, and don't get me started on those interdictions. Those pesky space pirates are like mosquitos in zero gravity. But fear not, my friends! I've got a new ride, the Krait Phantom, aka the "Zaphod Beeblebrox." It's a real beauty, equipped with the latest gadgets and gizmos. And let me tell you, this baby can jump 52 light-years per hop. We're talking warp-speed road trip!

I can't wait to give those pirates a taste of their own medicine, salvage some space junk, restock my supplies, and gear up for the next thrilling chapter. Who knows what intergalactic shenanigans await me? Watch out, universe, the Zaphod Beeblebrox is ready to rock and roll!

Cambrai signing off. Fly safe o7

new ship

The biological payoff

Commanders Log 3309.0622:

The exobiology plan is coming together. Just a few planets in and data is starting to come together.

Surely I can't be the first person to think of cataloging this data? Of course not! Someone out there has done the ground work and the tools are just waiting to be used. Perhaps my greatest biological find is this cache of research below. My sincere thanks to the creators.

The Road to Exobiology

Where Bacteria Roam

...and my second great discovery of the day, if you have scanned a planet and want to revert it back to its colour's (i.e. take away the mapping), just switch to Combat Mode - who knew!

Cambrai out. Fly safe o7

Scanned planet - as seen in combat mode!

A new plan

Commanders Log 3309.0620:

I hit on a new idea today when I stumbled across a system with a good number of biological signals.

How do I decide what to catalogue and what not to? I can't land on every planet in every system which has a bio sign, the galaxy is just too big.

I need a system, and I think atmospheric composition and temperature might be it. For each sector, I'll keep a simple record of what atmosphere the planet is, the temperatrue range and what lifesigns I discover. If there is any consistency then I can make an educted guess as to whether there are likely to be new discoveries and therefore if a planetary landing is worth the trip.

I don't know if it will work, but it seems a logical step.

Cambrai out. Fly safe o7

Scanning

Time out

Commanders Log 3309.0619:

It's been a few weeks since my last logbook entry and I've had a little time out before embarking on the next phase. After reading back through my recent logs, and those of some fellow travellers, I noticed that my chronicles and exploits across the galaxy are, in comparison, perhaps a little lacking in colour.

There are some truly awe inspiring sights out there in galaxy and it's only fair that such magnificence should be shared.

I've now added some pictures and photos which will help tell my story, although in hindsight there are so many experiences that I have regrettably failed to capture. Nevertheless, my trusty camera is in hand and primed, so hopefully there will be many breathtaking sights and scenes just waiting to be discovered and shared.

Cambrai signing off. Fly safe o7

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An obvious lesson

Commanders Log 3309.0606:

Success! I got to the carrier, rested up, sold some data (a cool 1/2 Bil) got drunk and fell asleep.

I awoke surprisingly refreshed and started to plot the next leg of the journey. Then something unexpected happened; a carrier announcment. The carrier gave a few gentle warnings that I should depart if I wanted to remain in the current system - the carrier was preparing to jump.

This was a new experience for me, I decided to stay put and wait for the magic to happen. We jumped (damnit, I should've got pictures).

I believe that carriers only have a jump range of 500LY so I was curious to know where I might end up. As far as I can tell we covered 734LY - which is weird, I'll have to remember to ask someone about that.

It seems however that my little adventure hasn't really paid off. The carrier headed in a near-opposite direction to my ultimate target of Colonia, but maybe only by perhaps 12 jumps, worth it!

As for the obvious lesson, well... "you know carriers? well, it seems that they move".

Moving on, the course is set and I'm back on track to Colonia. Let's see what this new path brings.

Cambrai signing off. Fly safe o7

Additional: 1 jump into the new direction, and right into a system with an earth-like. Sweet.

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The u-turn

Commanders Log 3309.0605:

I'm now nearly 37KLY from Sol and I think I've come far enough for this trip. It's been over 3 months since I ventured out and spending just a few days of mining sounds very appealing, just to be somewhere where there's people would be awesome.

The current goal for this part of the mission is simple. Get to a fleet carrier, offload the data, rest up for a day, then set course for Colonia.

So, the course it set. On to Colonia we go, via a fleet carrier which I am SURE is there this time.

It should be simple. It should be quick. We'll see.

Cambrai signing off. Fly safe o7

The wrong turn

Commanders Log 3309.0531:

It's been an eventful couple of weeks out in the black. There's been a good number of discoveries including water worlds, ammonia worlds, and even a couple of earth likes.

Lots of exobiology has been done, I found a couple of planets with 5 or 6 different species - very worthwhile. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the record is 10. What a jackpot that would be! Going to keep my eyes open.

So, after spending a good few weeks collecting data and readings, I decided it was time to find a nearby carrier, cash in the data and enjoy some R&R, some company and a cold beer.

After a brief search I found a local carrier, the bookmark was laid, the plot was set and off I went. The trip was about 70 jumps, so not the end of the world, although it was a little off course, out towards the galactic west. Half way there I called it a night (plenty of scanning was done due to my insatiable curiosity) and I picked up the trail the next day.

I have just arrived, sort of... the system is there, but the carrier isn't. So either the carrier has moved, or I set an incorrect bookmark, or I'm just going space crazy. Or maybe the mushrooms I found on that last planet weren't really food.

You know what though, I'm going to make the most of it and do some exploring while I'm here. I'm currently in the Outer Orion-Perseus Conflux. I'm not likely to be back here for a while, so lets see what it has to offer.

Cambrai, out. Fly Safe o7

Time to get out

Time for some respite, or is it rest bite?

Commanders log 3309.0517:

It's been a great and well-disciplined journey today. Only stopped to scan a few systems and barely touched down on a planet at all, in fact, only once.

This latest leg of the journey has brought me to system "SCHEAU BLOU AA-A H55" which (if you're in the neighbourhood) I would highly recommend. Its a triple black hole system with half a dozen fleet carriers and some awesome scenery.

Managed to offload some cartography and exobiology for a cool 1/2 billion in credits and bonuses. There might be more efficient ways to make profit, but I'm pretty happy with that. Had a beer, repainted the ship and ready to rock n roll.

So what next? I've decided to take a slight detour on my way to Colonia and I'm going to extend out to the Outer Orion-Perseus Conflux, then down through Orion-Cygnus Arm. The basic idea is to obtain some "first time" data from other sectors.

Like they say "it's the journey, not the destination" and I'm in no rush, and who knows, I might trip over some weird and wonderful anomalies on the way.

Cmdr Camrbai signing off. Fly Safe o7

Black Hole