Journey to Colonia, Sagittarius A, and Back to the Bubble
15 Sep 2021Marziano Inside
Logbook Entry: Journey to Colonia, Sagittarius A, and Back to the BubbleCommander Marziano Inside
Date: 3307-09-15
Colonia Bound
The journey began from Alto Comando Flotta Stellare’s HQ in the Bubble. The destination? Colonia—a distant outpost of human civilization, deep in the far reaches of the galaxy. As I initiated the long hyperspace jumps, the void opened up before me. Each jump took me farther from the familiar, plunging deeper into the unknown expanses of space.
Along the way, I passed through the breathtaking Orion Nebula, a vibrant expanse of swirling gas and dust, casting radiant hues across the void. Shortly after, I encountered the ghostly tendrils of the Veil Nebula West, a supernova remnant—a stark reminder of the cosmic forces that shape the galaxy.
After a journey of more than 22,000 light years, I finally reached Colonia. The vibrant hub of Jaques Station bustled with activity—explorers, traders, and wanderers alike. I rested and refueled, grateful for a brief reprieve before continuing deeper into the galaxy.
Onward to Sagittarius A*
Fully prepared, I set my sights on Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy. The stars grew denser as I ventured into the Galactic Core, and soon I found myself navigating a field of neutron stars. These celestial bodies are both a danger and an opportunity—their intense radiation could rip a ship apart, but their gravitational boosts sent me soaring across the galaxy at unprecedented speeds.
As I drew closer to Sagittarius A*, I encountered the lurking threats of gankers—commanders preying on those who dared explore these dangerous depths. They had miscalculated. In an instant, I engaged them, dodging their attacks with expert piloting. A few skirmishes later, and they were left scrambling, their ships crippled and their ambitions thwarted. With my shields intact and my cargo untouched, I continued onward, leaving them behind in the dust.
Finally, I reached Sagittarius A*. The sight was awe-inspiring: the black hole's immense gravitational pull warping the very fabric of space-time around it. I lingered near its event horizon, mesmerized by the gravitational lensing effect that distorted the surrounding stars. It was a moment of silence, of deep reflection—an encounter with the sheer power of the universe itself.
The Long Road Home
The return journey to the Bubble felt longer than the outward leg. Every jump felt like a marathon, the strain of long-distance travel starting to take its toll. The silence of deep space can be both a companion and a burden, especially after weeks of travel. But the journey was far from without reward.
Along the way, I passed the Great Annihilator, a powerful black hole system that seemed almost as formidable as Sagittarius A* itself. Further along, I encountered a rare Class O star, its brilliant blue light illuminating the surrounding space with a radiant intensity. The galaxy never ceases to amaze.
As I neared the Bubble, the familiar glow of humanity’s inhabited systems grew brighter on the horizon. After traveling over 50,000 light years, I had faced not only the dangers of deep space but the unpredictability of my fellow commanders. And yet, I returned—wiser, more experienced, and with a deeper respect for the vastness of the galaxy.
Final Thoughts
The journey to Colonia, Sagittarius A*, and back has left me humbled. The galaxy is full of dangers, but also wonders beyond imagining. Each journey I undertake reminds me why we explore: to push the limits of knowledge, to see the unseen, and to experience the thrill of discovery.
Commander Marziano Inside, signing off.