Space and Time
31 Mar 2022Arucane
o7 CMDRS
Life changed very quickly upon my return to the bubble after my last expedition. Time distorted around me and passed at indiscernible speeds. Purchasing my own Anaconda was a brief celebration, followed by a greater understanding. The galaxy had opened up to me, and asked me a singular question: "what will you do?".
A question I wasn't yet ready to answer. I had fallen in love with exploration, and wanted to take my new ship back out into the void, but I had to put some work into it first. That "work" quickly turned into more "work", and I suddenly found myself cooped up in the bubble again. I had managed to collect a small fleet of ships (which I would have drooled over a couple years ago), and I even got the Deep Space Diner up and running. All of this of course, is due in large part to my amazing squad mates who have helped me every step of the way. I don't know where I would be without them. I stayed in the bubble, not because I lost interest in exploration, but because I had forgotten how much I valued the company of others. And let me tell you, when you're out in the vast emptiness of space for months at a time, you're going to want memories like those to lean on.
But enough dwelling on the past for now. It's been almost two years. For two whole years that itch to go explore has eaten me alive, and let me just say ... It's good to be back.
When the opportunity arose to hitch a ride on a carrier going out into the void, I couldn't resist. I've been enjoying my time cruising on the neutron highway, visiting old sights, and discovering plenty new ones. A particularly fond visit was the one I made at SAG A*. Being there again, but in the ship I had only dreamt of the first time I visited, was a fantastic moment.
I've since made my way to the DSSA Humanities Sight in the Inner Orion-Perseus Conflux, just over 14,000LY away. I plan to rest here for a few days before continuing on the journey. More logs will follow, but for now, I must sign off.
CMDR Arucane
o7