DW2: Log 3 - into the not-so-black
28 Jan 2019Tannhäuser
Defending the miners I lost two ships. This was embarrassing and expensive but its showed that my combat previously relied on firepower and engineering. When limited on both, my failings are exposed. At least I managed to contribute, but was relieved to re-refit the Edge Case for exploring, at OMS. Added a basic cargo hold this time as there are some small gathering opportunities out there.Gathered for a 'mass jump' event from Waypoint 2 (Fleetcomm group). A lot of fun on a huge mountain top:
On the way out spent a little time looking at POIs:
Not so black:
Splish splash:
... but essentially max-jumped to Eagle Nebula, where there is a surface station. This week I will survey between this station and the next, Eudaemon Anchorage. This 'exploration' is pretty civilized, previously apart from Colonia, you were on your own with no ports until you return to the bubble. Humanity is spreading its tentacles through the galaxy now. This side of galactic centre is becoming easy to explore, with several habitations available.
The mining was successful and there will also be a port in the core when we arrive.
Next up, learn how to find some rare biologicals, and go find them... There's been a rumour that Research Limpets can sample some of the biologicals. I'll wait for more evidence, but if it arrives I'll probably have mine transferred from ShinDez. Thinking back, probably the best thing I did in prep for this was store most of the innards of my other Krait and Asp, as this has meant no jogging back to the bubble to pick up needed kit. One to remember in the future...!