CMDR Adrella//SJCS Apollo//3310-12-16 - Journey of Apollo
16 Dec 2024Adrella
After some contemplation, I decided to step back from the battle in Sol. My feelings on the matter had become conflicted, as I was no longer sure what we're actually fighting for.Instead, I decided to spend some time with the SJCS Apollo, get to know the vessel and start fine tuning her systems.
Eventually, I'd like a selection of builds for it, for mining, combat, settlement raids, stealth, etc. But for the moment, I'm focusing on a stealth combat build. I took the Apollo back to Afli and fitted it with some stored modules I had there. I then worked out what else I'd need, and started moving about the bubble.
I truly understand what they mean now by 'built with supercruise overdrive in mind' - the Apollo is a DREAM in SCO. It consumes a minimal amount of fuel, has very little jitter, and barely overheats.
I first headed to Verrier Terminal in Omicron Gruis, transporting some liquid oxygen that they were in need of. I then moved to Bates Orbital in the Segais system, transporting water purifiers to make it worth the journey.
After picking up a class 4 Guardian FSD booster, I moved to 89 Leonis. It's on the way to Wolf 397, where I'm heading to get 'The Blaster' to work on my multi-cannons. I scanned the Nav Beacon in Leonis, and managed to find a High Grade Emissions zone, picking up some Proto Heat Radiators needed for the MC upgrades.
I then headed to Blaster and made the MCs efficient and added their experimentals. After that, it was a trip to see Turner over in Alioth to get the sensors and scanners all sorted.
I decided to call it a night at Turner's, docking the Apollo at Turner Metaliics. I'll inspect my other needs tomorrow and decide where to go, but I need to keep in mind I'm right next to some other engineers, like Jean in the Kuk system.