LS3 Deep Space Expedition - Preparations
31 Mar 2022Joshua AstroBot Mk.3
It's been just a few busy weeks since I returned from my last solo expedition to Sagittarius A* and Colonia, exploring alternative routes to the well known Colonia Connection Highway. And now The Fatherhood calls for CMDRs to join their next deep space expedition all the way to the rim of the galaxy: Lost Souls 3. So, no time to stretch my legs, but instead prepare for another journey into the dark!Let's reiterate the checklists before launching to Hajangai, home of The Fatherhood and starting point of the LS3 expedition:
Ship Preparation Checklist
[✓] Performed maintenance work on ...
... hull integrity
... reactor
... main and lateral thrusters
... frame shift drive
... life support systems
... surface recon vehicle
[✓] Readjusted frame shift drive and booster
[✓] Inspected flight control and planetary approach systems
[✓] Updated ship computer and COVAS Carina
[✓] Synchronized navigation system with Universal Cartographics' astronomical database
[✓] Calibrated short range sensors, surface scanner and full spectrum scanner
[✓] Restocked AFMU, heat sinks, probes and repair limpets
[✓] Cleaned and refilled fuel tanks
[✓] Checks completed. All systems ready to go!
Organizational Checklist
[✓] Joined The Fatherhood
[✓] Applied to join the Pioneer's squadron
[✓] Registered for participation in the LS3 deep space expedition
[✓] Changed ship's call sign according to expedition roster
[✓] Established connection with the expedition fleet's communication channels
[✓] Set course to Schwann Port at Hajangai
[ ] Perform pre-flight checks
[ ] Request permission to take-off
Ship Preparation Checklist
[✓] Performed maintenance work on ...
... hull integrity
... reactor
... main and lateral thrusters
... frame shift drive
... life support systems
... surface recon vehicle
[✓] Readjusted frame shift drive and booster
[✓] Inspected flight control and planetary approach systems
[✓] Updated ship computer and COVAS Carina
[✓] Synchronized navigation system with Universal Cartographics' astronomical database
[✓] Calibrated short range sensors, surface scanner and full spectrum scanner
[✓] Restocked AFMU, heat sinks, probes and repair limpets
[✓] Cleaned and refilled fuel tanks
[✓] Checks completed. All systems ready to go!
Organizational Checklist
[✓] Joined The Fatherhood
[✓] Applied to join the Pioneer's squadron
[✓] Registered for participation in the LS3 deep space expedition
[✓] Changed ship's call sign according to expedition roster
[✓] Established connection with the expedition fleet's communication channels
[✓] Set course to Schwann Port at Hajangai
[ ] Perform pre-flight checks
[ ] Request permission to take-off