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The '''Colonia Bridge''' is a four-part infrastructure project organised and funded by [[Brewer Corporation]] in cooperation with the [[Colonia Council]]. | The '''Colonia Bridge''' is a four-part infrastructure project that was organised and funded by [[Brewer Corporation]] in cooperation with the [[Colonia Council]]. Divided into a series of seven [[Community Goals]] that took place between October 7, 3307 and March 10, 3308, the massive undertaking significantly expanded the number of stationary [[Wells-class Carrier]]s and [[starport]]s along the [[Colonia Connection Highway]] route between the [[Colonia Region]] and the [[Core Systems]], increasing the ease of travel between the two regions. The Colonia Bridge officially starts in Alcor and terminates in [[Colonia]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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Upon the deployment of the six new [[Ocellus]] starports on January 28, Brewer Corporation surprised the galactic community by announcing the Colonia Bridge project would be extended with a fourth phase, scheduled to begin on February 10. This extra leg of the project was necessary to complete construction of the starports, which had been dispatched to their destination systems in an incomplete form, and furnish them with a wider range of services.<ref name="Starports Bridge">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f3e98279827f147f076634 GalNet: New Starports Created for Colonia Bridge]</ref> | Upon the deployment of the six new [[Ocellus]] starports on January 28, Brewer Corporation surprised the galactic community by announcing the Colonia Bridge project would be extended with a fourth phase, scheduled to begin on February 10. This extra leg of the project was necessary to complete construction of the starports, which had been dispatched to their destination systems in an incomplete form, and furnish them with a wider range of services.<ref name="Starports Bridge">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f3e98279827f147f076634 GalNet: New Starports Created for Colonia Bridge]</ref> | ||
=== Phase Four === | |||
Colonia Bridge's fourth phase saw a slight change in format when it launched on February 10, 3308. Instead of the usual week-long initiative, the phase was broken up into four initiatives that would take place over four weeks, with each part adding a different set of services to the six Colonia Bridge starports and giving participants a different reward. The first part of phase four added [[Universal Cartographics]] and [[Vista Genomics]] services to the starports, and offered pilots generous sums of credits. In addition, the top ten participants of every past and future Colonia Bridge initiative would be commemorated by having their names recorded in a series of [[Tourist Beacon]]s.<ref name="Bridge Final">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6204ef94c0d96b2aae439aee GalNet: Colonia Bridge Project Enters Final Phase]</ref> | |||
The second initiative, which began on February 17, planned to add [[Pioneer Supplies]], Crew Lounge, and Search and Rescue services, and participants were promised a set of string lights for their ships' cockpits.<ref name="Services Bridge">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620e446fd8bb6722593e2220 GalNet: Additional Services Planned for Colonia Bridge]</ref> While the Alcor portion of this initiative met its quotas, supply constraints in the Colonia Region prevented the Colonia portion from doing the same, which meant that the second slate of starport services were not be added to Promium Relay in Eoch Flyuae QK-E d12-2118. | |||
The third initiative to add [[Material Trader]], [[Bartender]], and [[Mission Board]] services to the starports began on February 24, and the bonus reward was a white engine drive color modification for both conventional ships and Fleet Carriers.<ref name="Brewer Augments">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/62178272bffb67173b733acf GalNet: Brewer Corp Augments Starport Services]</ref> Both portions of the initiative accumulated enough deliveries to install Material Traders and Bartenders on the six starports, but the quota for Mission Boards was not met. | |||
The fourth initiative of phase four and final overall initiative of the Colonia Bridge project commenced on March 3, 3308. The last services slated for implementation were [[Outfitting]], [[Shipyard]]s, and [[Technology Broker]]s. Furthermore, Brewer Corporation presented a second opportunity to install Pioneer Supplies on Promium Relay. Exclusive rewards for this initiative included pre-Engineered [[Power Plant]]s and exploration-themed [[Livery|ship decals]], and all pilots who had participated in any one of the Colonia Bridge's seven initiatives were also promised a Brewer Corporation ship decal as a token of gratitude from the megacorporation.<ref name="Final Bridge">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6220bc9ee663a646511797f5 GalNet: Final Week for Colonia Bridge Project]</ref> | |||
The final initiative accomplished all of its quotas, allowing the Colonia Bridge project to conclude in triumph. Brewer Corporation CEO [[Madelyn Teague]] expressed her gratitude to contributors in a rare personal message, and noted that the Colonia Bridge's ports would support travel and trade between the Core Systems and the Colonia Region for decades to come. The top contributors in each of the project's seven initiatives were recorded in commemorative beacons that were placed in the Alcor and Colonia systems.<ref name="Bridge Completion">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/622a01812d6be116787efaf9 GalNet: Colonia Bridge Reaches Completion]</ref> | |||
== List of Colonia Bridge ports == | == List of Colonia Bridge ports == | ||
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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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10 MAR 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Brewer Corporation]]'s project to improve travel between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]] has successfully concluded. The final batch of service installations wraps up construction work on the six [[starport]]s. The following services will be available at Canonn Complex, Helgrind Gateway, Venatores Hub, Vladmir McDoogle's Triumph and Zerreiss Station:<br/>[[Universal Cartographics]] \ [[Vista Genomics]]<br/>[[Pioneer Supplies]] \ [[Bartender]]<br/>[[Multicrew|Crew Lounge]] \ [[Search and Rescue Agent|Search and Rescue]]<br/>[[Material Trader]] \ [[Technology Broker|Human Tech Broker]]<br/>[[Outfitting]] \ [[Shipyard]]<br/>The following services will be available at Promium Relay:<br/>Universal Cartographics \ Vista Genomics<br/>Pioneer Supplies \ Bartender<br/>Material Trader \ Human Tech Broker<br/>Outfitting \ Shipyard<br/>Material traders of all types will be represented across the starports.<br/>[[Newsfeed]]s were expecting one final press release from Brewer Corporation, but instead received a rare personal message from the company's CEO [[Madelyn Teague]]: "It gives me enormous pleasure to announce a triumphant end for this historic undertaking. I want to thank every single person whose hard work made this dream of mine a reality. The names of those pilots most dedicated to the project will soon be recorded on commemorative beacons in the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems. All of us at Brewer Corporation feel a real sense of pride in the Colonia Bridge. For decades to come, these six starports and 56 [[megaship]]s will boost trade, support exploration and serve as way-stations for travellers. They represent what can be achieved when so many of us share the same vision and work together in harmony." Pilots who delivered materials can now collect payment from Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system and [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system. The top 75% of contributors for the past week can also collect their [[Engineers|pre-engineered]] [[Overcharged Power Plant|overcharged]] [[Power Plant|power plant]] modules on the 11th of March.<ref name="Bridge Completion" /> | |||
03 MAR 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>Delivery campaigns in the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems will complete the six [[starport]]s along the Colonia Bridge. Months of work on developing the transportation infrastructure between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and the [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]] are now coming to an end. [[Brewer Corporation]]'s latest press release specified the requirements: "For this final week, we are asking pilots to deliver [[Auto Fabricators|auto-fabricators]], [[Micro Controllers|micro controllers]] and [[Resonating Separators|resonating separators]] to Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system and [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system. These will allow us to install [[outfitting]], [[shipyard]] and [[Technology Broker|tech broker]] services, as we bring the starports to full operational status. There is also another opportunity to install [[Pioneer Supplies]] at Promium Relay, the bridge starport nearest to Colonia. Brewer Corporation is grateful to independent pilots for their dedication to constructing the Colonia Bridge. We are therefore pleased to offer various classes of [[Engineers#Pre-Engineered modules|pre-engineered]], [[Overcharged Power Plant|overcharged]] [[Power Plant|power plants]] as well as exploration decals to the top 75% of contributors to this concluding stage. Finally, this is the last chance for pilots to obtain a Brewer Corporation decal, which will be awarded to every contributor to any of the Colonia Bridge initiatives as a token of gratitude." The top ten contributors for each of the Colonia Bridge initiatives will have the opportunity to be named in [[Tourist Beacon|tourist beacons]] that will commemorate the project's conclusion.<ref name="Final Bridge" /> | |||
24 FEB 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>Further deliveries to Alcor and [[Colonia]] are required to add new facilities to the Colonia Bridge [[starport]]s. The Colonia Bridge project is currently halfway through its final phase, which takes place over a four-week period. In the previous week, pilots supplied large quantities of [[Performance Enhancers|performance enhancers]], [[Personal Weapons|personal weapons]] and [[Survival Equipment|survival equipment]]. A press release from [[Brewer Corporation]] outlined the next stage: "Thanks to the hard work of many independent pilots, we have established a [[Pioneer Supplies]] outlet, a [[Multicrew|crew]] lounge and a [[Search and Rescue Agent|search and rescue contact]] at the five starports along the travel corridor between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and the [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]]. For week three, our aim is to continue constructing the stations by installing a [[Material Trader|material trader]], [[Bartender|concourse bar]] and [[Mission Board|mission contract]] services. These will rely on shipments of [[Computer Components|computer components]], [[liquor]] and [[Water Purifiers|water purifiers]]. For pilots who deliver these to Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system and [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system, Brewer Corporation will be pleased to offer a White Engine Drive Colour and a White Carrier Drive Colour alongside payment in credits." Once this week's initiative concludes, week four will aim to complete the Colonia Bridge starports with a full range of services.<ref name="Brewer Augments" /> | |||
17 FEB 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Brewer Corporation]] has requested a new batch of deliveries to the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems. The Colonia Bridge is comprised of 56 stationary [[megaship]]s and six [[starport]]s, providing facilities to travellers between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and the [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]]. However, the starports are still in a state of construction. The megacorp outlined its latest requirements in a press release: "Phase four of the Colonia Bridge project launched with a highly satisfactory first week. Shipments of [[coffee]], [[Emergency Power Cells|emergency power cells]], [[Geological Equipment|geological equipment]] and [[Liquid Oxygen|liquid oxygen]] arrived in sufficient numbers to ensure [[Universal Cartographics]] and [[Vista Genomics]] services were added to all six starports. The goal of the second week is to continue assembling the stations' infrastructure, and install [[Pioneer Supplies]], Crew Lounge and Search and Rescue services. To achieve this, [[Performance Enhancers|performance enhancers]], [[Personal Weapons|personal weapons]] and [[Survival Equipment|survival equipment]] are needed in large quantities. Pilots are asked to provide these at Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system and [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system. As well as guaranteeing generous reimbursements to all contributors, Brewer Corporation is pleased to offer warm, white cockpit lights as an additional token of gratitude." The third and fourth weeks of the project's final phase will focus on adding further services on the Colonia Bridge starports to accommodate all pilot professions.<ref name="Services Bridge" /> | |||
10 FEB 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>Deliveries have been requested in the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems to implement services to the Colonia Bridge starports. A press release from [[Brewer Corporation]] provided the details: "The fourth and final phase of our Colonia Bridge project will take place over the next four weeks. Our goal is to finish constructing the starports that were recently added to the route between the Colonia and Alcor systems. For the first week, we require deliveries of [[Coffee]], [[Emergency Power Cells]], [[Geological Equipment]] and [[Liquid Oxygen]] to Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system and [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system. If we receive sufficient commodities, we can add [[Universal Cartographics]] and [[Vista Genomics]] to all six stations. Everyone at Brewer Corporation was impressed by the galactic community's dedication to improving the travel corridor to the [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]]. For this week's initiative, contributing pilots have the opportunity to be rewarded with a generous number of [[credits]]. In subsequent weeks, we will be offering a variety of additional rewards. Following feedback from our shareholders, we also plan to install beacons to recognise the major contributors to all phases of the Colonia Bridge project. The top ten contributors of every past and upcoming Colonia Bridge initiative will be listed on these beacons to immortalise the names of these pilots." The Colonia Bridge starports currently offer rearm, refuel and repair services as well as basic commodity trading. The second, third and fourth weeks of this phase will focus on adding further services.<ref name="Bridge Final" /> | |||
28 JAN 3308 | 28 JAN 3308 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The infrastructures of six [[starport]]s have been completed along the [[Colonia Connection Highway|travel corridor]] between [[Colonia Region|Colonia]] and the [[Core Systems|core systems]]. [[Brewer Corporation]] has confirmed that five starport frames were constructed in systems branching out from Alcor, with a sixth closer to the [[Colonia]] system. The new stations are:<br/>Zerreiss Station in the Pru Euq WO-D b53-8 system<br/>Helgrind Gateway in the NGC 6530 Sector ZE-X b2-0 system<br/>Vladmir McDoogle's Triumph in the Flyiedge VN-W c4-51 system<br/>Canonn Complex in the Prua Phoe MI-B b17-5 system<br/>Venatores Hub in the Blua Eaec WW-E c14-1293 system<br/>Promium Relay in the Eoch Flyuae QK-E d12-2118 system<br/>At present the starports are not fully operational and only provide rearm, refuel and repair services. Basic commodity trading has also been established to accommodate pilots selling construction materials and to supply [[tritium]] fuel. A fourth phase of the Colonia Bridge project is scheduled to begin on the 10th of February, which will aim to complete construction and add a broader range of facilities. Brewer Corporation was able to meet all of its targets for phase three due to the considerable amount of raw materials delivered by the galactic community. The names of the new starports were selected by those pilots who made the greatest contributions to the initiative.<ref name="Starports Bridge" /> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The infrastructures of six [[starport]]s have been completed along the [[Colonia Connection Highway|travel corridor]] between [[Colonia Region|Colonia]] and the [[Core Systems|core systems]]. [[Brewer Corporation]] has confirmed that five starport frames were constructed in systems branching out from Alcor, with a sixth closer to the [[Colonia]] system. The new stations are:<br/>Zerreiss Station in the Pru Euq WO-D b53-8 system<br/>Helgrind Gateway in the NGC 6530 Sector ZE-X b2-0 system<br/>Vladmir McDoogle's Triumph in the Flyiedge VN-W c4-51 system<br/>Canonn Complex in the Prua Phoe MI-B b17-5 system<br/>Venatores Hub in the Blua Eaec WW-E c14-1293 system<br/>Promium Relay in the Eoch Flyuae QK-E d12-2118 system<br/>At present the starports are not fully operational and only provide rearm, refuel and repair services. Basic commodity trading has also been established to accommodate pilots selling construction materials and to supply [[tritium]] fuel. A fourth phase of the Colonia Bridge project is scheduled to begin on the 10th of February, which will aim to complete construction and add a broader range of facilities. Brewer Corporation was able to meet all of its targets for phase three due to the considerable amount of raw materials delivered by the galactic community. The names of the new starports were selected by those pilots who made the greatest contributions to the initiative.<ref name="Starports Bridge" /> | ||
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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Delivery campaigns in the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems aim to improve journeys to the distant colonies. The Colonia Bridge project is being funded by [[Brewer Corporation]], which outlined the details in a press release: "The [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]] has great potential for businesses and travellers, but the long voyage can be prohibitive. Brewer Corporation is investing in the transportation infrastructure between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and Colonia, to make crossing those thousands of light years easier. Up to 30 dockable [[megaship]]s will be placed along [[Colonia Connection Highway|the route to Colonia]], providing travellers with valuable respite and resources including [[tritium]]. These stationary megaships should be operational by the 28th of October, and will mark the completion of the first phase of the three-phase Colonia Bridge project. Its aim is to place dockable megaships every four to five hundred light years working out from the Alcor and Colonia systems. To achieve this, we require large quantities of [[Ceramic Composites|ceramic composites]], [[Computer Components|computer components]] and [[Thermal Cooling Units|thermal cooling units]]. These can be delivered to either Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system or [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system." The [[Colonia Council]] is subsidising part of the initiative, due to the importance of this enterprise. As a consequence, the commodity requirements for the megaships at Jaques Station are reduced. Brewer Corporation has confirmed that as well as offering payment for the materials, it will ask the top ten contributors at Alcor and Colonia to submit potential names for the new megaships. Submissions will be subject to review by the Brewer Corporation board of directors. As an added incentive, there will be temporary [[discounts]] on purchasing and outfitting [[Drake-Class Carrier|fleet carriers]] at both Macdonald Settlement and Jacques Station, based on pilots' contributions.<ref name="Colonia Bridge" /> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Delivery campaigns in the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems aim to improve journeys to the distant colonies. The Colonia Bridge project is being funded by [[Brewer Corporation]], which outlined the details in a press release: "The [[Colonia Region|Colonia region]] has great potential for businesses and travellers, but the long voyage can be prohibitive. Brewer Corporation is investing in the transportation infrastructure between the [[Core Systems|core systems]] and Colonia, to make crossing those thousands of light years easier. Up to 30 dockable [[megaship]]s will be placed along [[Colonia Connection Highway|the route to Colonia]], providing travellers with valuable respite and resources including [[tritium]]. These stationary megaships should be operational by the 28th of October, and will mark the completion of the first phase of the three-phase Colonia Bridge project. Its aim is to place dockable megaships every four to five hundred light years working out from the Alcor and Colonia systems. To achieve this, we require large quantities of [[Ceramic Composites|ceramic composites]], [[Computer Components|computer components]] and [[Thermal Cooling Units|thermal cooling units]]. These can be delivered to either Macdonald Settlement in the Alcor system or [[Jaques Station]] in the Colonia system." The [[Colonia Council]] is subsidising part of the initiative, due to the importance of this enterprise. As a consequence, the commodity requirements for the megaships at Jaques Station are reduced. Brewer Corporation has confirmed that as well as offering payment for the materials, it will ask the top ten contributors at Alcor and Colonia to submit potential names for the new megaships. Submissions will be subject to review by the Brewer Corporation board of directors. As an added incentive, there will be temporary [[discounts]] on purchasing and outfitting [[Drake-Class Carrier|fleet carriers]] at both Macdonald Settlement and Jacques Station, based on pilots' contributions.<ref name="Colonia Bridge" /> | ||
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== Gallery == | |||
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CG Decal Brewer Corporation Colonia Bridge Gold.png|Gold Brewer Corporation decal | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||