5000 light years
14 Jul 2023Totallynotademon
I made it. I hit my goal. 5000ly away from my home. Well, actually 5784.28 ly away. I'm currently landed on a moon of a gas giant here in the Elysian Shore wondering what to do. I hoped to find one planet, just one that could be a new home for humanity. I've found two, 3 if you believe we can actually terraform these ammonia worlds.It doesn't feel that long ago when I took my leave from the imperial navy for this expedition. My commanding officer told me to take all the time I need. I am a contractor after all, not an inlisted member. I really have no legal obligation to return.
As I sit here sipping coffee, I look at my notes. I've completed everything I set out to do. Yet, I'm conflicted. Part of me wants to go back, take on some missions, and talk to some real people face to face. Continue to climb the ranks of the Navy.
But another part of me wants to keep going. See just how far I can push. How far can I go? The Formidine rift is not much further. It's only another 100 jumps or so. That's what Uncle Ro would do.
10 more jumps. Let's start there.