Like a Comet Through Hawking's Gap
25 Nov 2020Pisodeuorrior
I've turned East leaving Dryman's Point behind me, through the almost starless gap between the Sagittarius-Carina Arm and the Perseus Arm.There is a narrow corridor connecting the two arms, which is why this part of Hawking's Gap is thoroughly explored.
Since I had something else to do, and I've been through this specific area of space maybe 5 times, I've decided to make the most out of the Wandering Star's jump range and do my thing while my carrier takes me around the Galaxy.
I'm planning to remain docked until my arrival in Tenebrae, after which I'll resume my usual exploring schedule, leaving the Wandering Star about 500 light years behind me while I scan ahead.
Right after I turned Eastward I checked the DSSA database almost on a whim, and there I discovered that three new carriers had been deployed in the last few days, on of which just a handful of light years from my position.
Hadn't I checked I would have left it behind, making necessary another trip to this region if I wanted to complete my goal of visiting all the DSSA Network outposts.
So, that was a lucky inspiration to say the least.
The TMVC Spartacus orbits a ringed gas giant right on the edge of the Arm, before the Sagitarius-Carina Arm fades into nothingness.
I didn't hail her commander as there was pretty much no notice, but I did dock to pay my respects.
Next time I will undock will be by the CEC Deus Vult in Tenebrae.