far-trader
SOC-14 10K
The Imperial Ministry of Galactic Studies has detected certain anomalies in the edge of the Canis Major dwarf galaxy. This small galaxy once on the edge of our own and still the closest to the Milky Way bears certain anomalies that warrant closer investigation. A call has been issued for tenders for a mission to actually cross the inter-galactic void and explore the near edge.
Applicants will have to plan for a vessel that can cross about 25,000 light years of sparsely populated space each way. J6 will be required and wilderness refueling capability is a must. Finding fuel along the way will be difficult and this time must be factored in. Jumps will average J4 even with the occasional J5 and J6 possible, and will consist primarily of jumps between detectable deep space bodies suitable for fuel. Detection of such bodies will take up the bulk of the mission duration, averaging 2 weeks after each jump. There are likely to be few actual stellar systems in the middle of the gulf but while these will be easier to detect enroute the time will be the same to allow 1 week of investigation in such systems.
The ship will require capacity for a minimum of 1200 scientists and family in addition to the crew, and each crew member will likewise have allowance for 3 family members. This is to be a generational style ship, a functional city while engaged in the mission.
Subcraft for exploration and lifeboat use must be capable of independent J4 to allow J2 return side tracks with onboard fuel and in an emergency should have emergency lowberth capacity for 100% of the ship's compliment.
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So what did I miss? And more important is anyone interested in the challenge?
Oh yes, "Where did you get such an idea?" Why from this post here. And a link to a site of the basic press release with some graphics here.
I see this as (finally) an Imperial answer to the Zho's core expeditions. A grand exploration seeking answers to riddles. Only rather than looking inward, the Imperium chooses to look outward. I have my own ideas on what the anomalies are, and what they will find. That could be part two of the challenge, what is discovered...
Applicants will have to plan for a vessel that can cross about 25,000 light years of sparsely populated space each way. J6 will be required and wilderness refueling capability is a must. Finding fuel along the way will be difficult and this time must be factored in. Jumps will average J4 even with the occasional J5 and J6 possible, and will consist primarily of jumps between detectable deep space bodies suitable for fuel. Detection of such bodies will take up the bulk of the mission duration, averaging 2 weeks after each jump. There are likely to be few actual stellar systems in the middle of the gulf but while these will be easier to detect enroute the time will be the same to allow 1 week of investigation in such systems.
The ship will require capacity for a minimum of 1200 scientists and family in addition to the crew, and each crew member will likewise have allowance for 3 family members. This is to be a generational style ship, a functional city while engaged in the mission.
Subcraft for exploration and lifeboat use must be capable of independent J4 to allow J2 return side tracks with onboard fuel and in an emergency should have emergency lowberth capacity for 100% of the ship's compliment.
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So what did I miss? And more important is anyone interested in the challenge?
Oh yes, "Where did you get such an idea?" Why from this post here. And a link to a site of the basic press release with some graphics here.
I see this as (finally) an Imperial answer to the Zho's core expeditions. A grand exploration seeking answers to riddles. Only rather than looking inward, the Imperium chooses to look outward. I have my own ideas on what the anomalies are, and what they will find. That could be part two of the challenge, what is discovered...