It is not the money; it is the views!
22 Jan 2024Brick Bradford
Commander’s Log, Jan22 3310 – We have made a quick visit to Morgan’s Rock, a moment to remember why we prefer to stay in the void. While it is always good to find a port to get supplies, NGC 6188 Sector LC-V c2-28, the region where the station is built - inside an asteroid - is not a safe place to be for a long time, if you are an explorer. It is a violent end of the world destination, even if it is the last stop for those heading to Hawking's Gap or the last “civilized” waypoint for those seeking Eta Carina Nebula, some 4000 light years away.We are on an even longer trip, heading to Explorer’s Anchorage, with a few Guardian sites to visit on the way up there, and we slightly diverted our path to check Morgan’s Rock. Twice our ships were attacked by pirates, making the return to the Black even more appealing. We rather fight the feeling of loneliness and being away from it all than have to be watching our backs all the time!
We are now moving ahead towards our destination, and the quantity of unexplored systems we have found in the last jumps is amazing. We are moving the Fleet Carrier two or three jumps at a time, and then dedicate resources to catalog systems in each new area visited. We started this journey by moving some 1500 light years down from the plane where most of the common routes are: now we are some 500 ly below that plane and it appears to be a good choice in terms of systems discovered and exobiology.
This region is rich in some not easily found elsewhere Exobiology specimens, and we have all added new titles to the Codex… and some extra credits to our account. While that is important, because it is what keeps the Fleet Carrier - The Yellow Star - and the whole operation running, it is not really what makes us take our ships down to the surface of different planets. I continue to believe that the opportunity to witness the marvels of the galaxy, sometimes as the first human to admire those views (like the one pictured here) is what keeps us in the Black.
Exobiology is not just a scientific pursuit or a way to pay our bills, it’s an excuse to embark on a grand adventure, each day bringing new tales of uncharted systems, as we gaze amazed with the sight of distant nebulas, their vibrant colors painting the cosmos, or colossal black holes that defy imagination.
The crew on The Yellow Star , Hawk, Fortuna and me, has been to places, but mostly on their own and the acquisition of a Fleet Carrier changed that completely, as we can control where we go and count on the shelter provided by these magnificent vessels capable of traversing the galaxy with ease. Fleet Carriers as The Yellow Star represent the lifeline for those seeking adventure, offering a safe haven amidst the endless void. They are not just impressive cause of their capabilities, but for what they mean for us, as collectors of views and stories.
As we soar through the vastness of space, in search of uncharted territories and unexplored planets, the next exobiology specimen is an important goal, but it is not the GOAL itself: exobiology became a source of inspiration, reminding humanity of the vast wonders that lay beyond their own world, but they are a trigger for something else; the galaxy is a tapestry of wonders, and we feel privileged to witness its beauty. Fleet Carriers serve that purpose well, as they allow us to move swiftly in the vastness of the galaxy, where there is always a new scenic landscape waiting to be discovered.