Through the Darkness of Space

by Lt Rainbow Slash

Day 27: And Beyond

9 December, 3603
Day 27
8,208LY from Cel

Well, I found my first neutron star today. Sometimes referred to as 'pulsars'. The short version, they are what happens when a super giant star collapses and does not become a black hole, instead forming a super small yet super dense and hot blue star.

The bonus is that, due to the unique radiation they produce in their jet cones, if you fly into said cones you can supercharge your FSD allowing four times the jump range for one jump. There's a ton of science and stuff on the subject, but all I really care abut is if it works and if it is safe.

Good thing it is both.

I went through the jet cone, which is a weird experience. The forces inside cause a ton of turbulence. Enough that I completely lost control of Curiosity. And any pilot can tell you, the worst feeling in the world is being a passenger when you are in the pilot's seat. I kept calm. And sure enough I was spit out the end none the worse for wear and with a supercharged FSD. One long jump later and I had covered four times the distance I normally can.

So that was cool.

Other than that I found plenty of interesting things. Another Ammonia World, a couple Water Worlds.

A good day all things considered.

Till next time,
-Con

Today's Discoveries:
Smojeia JC-B c27-15:
Water World, tf, Bime

Smojeia ST-Z d13-2:
3 High Metal, tf

Traikeou JX-T b4-4:
High Metal, tf

Traikeou JX-T b4-4:
High Metal, tf

Traikeou GA-Z d20:
2 High Metal, tf

Traikeou VM-U c13-11:
Ammonia World

Traikeou IL-X d1-31:
Metal Rich Body
Water World, Shuri, Rocky Moon, tf

Traikeou ZT-P C6-1:
Metal Rich Body

Comments

[Booster Spice]

The trouble with having a neutron star quad jump you one way, you need to have either the same at the other end to come back, or a really well mapped set of resupply stars instead.

Not good finding something in the middle of something like a globular cluster, then realising you cant get back out. A Vault, or a trap.

[Patchwork_]

8609647
That's not a bad idea I still need to unlock the Jefferson memorial that's not a bad way, but 1 question does exploration data persist through death cause if so I'll take my DBX out there and self destruct to skip the long flight home

[Lt Rainbow Slash]

8627631
No. If you die you lose all the data.

My worst nightmare is making the entire trip and then dieing right as I get back to the bubble.