CMDR Log Entry 0009 - The Distant Worlds Expedition
14 Jan 2016Joan Risu
3302.01.13Theta Octantis / Nouvel Platform
It has been a while since I've written one of these things. Better late than never I suppose.
Tomorrow at approximately 2000 hours, an expedition of approximately 700 ships are going to ship into the unknown, myself included. We're all going out into deep space to map, survey, and capture the unknown into our memories, feeling that sense of wonder that so many before us have experienced before.
Since I learned of the expedition, I've dropped my current assignment in the Aisling Duval fleet and asked for a new assignment and even giving up my fleet rating for a while. Of course, I had to pay for my own ship and upgrades for the trip but I got the green light to prepare. I spent the last week earning up to 14 million in credits just to prepare for this journey and am now at 3 mil after buying and outfitting a Diamondback Explorer for the trip. I also bought some photography equipment and signed up with the photography unit so I can help share this experience with others. Of course, I also joined the escort unit. We don't know what is out there so better safe than sorry.
My Diamondback Explorer.
The trip is slated for 12 weeks. 12 weeks of exploration. Intimidating but also exciting. Wish us the best of luck!