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'''Distant Worlds II''' ('''DW2'''), also known as '''Distant Worlds 3305''', was the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds|Distant Worlds Expedition]], which was the first major community expedition in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' history. Distant Worlds II was announced on October 10, 3303,<ref name="DW2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread]</ref> and launched from the Pallaeni system on January 13, 3305.<ref name="AJOD">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery]</ref>

'''Distant Worlds II''' ('''DW2'''), also known as '''Distant Worlds 3305''', was the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds|Distant Worlds Expedition]], which was the first major community expedition in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' history. Distant Worlds II was announced on October 10, 3303,<ref name="DW2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread]</ref> and launched from the [[Pallaeni]] system on January 13, 3305.<ref name="AJOD">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery]</ref>

== Background ==

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The expedition began accepting signups on February 1, 3304 ([https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeauTPWcU4JV-b7CqmpXinnIuRUx6C4OLLglBRTc1GPG8YqZw/viewform click here to register]).<ref name="DW2" /> A number of milestones in participation were achieved before the main roster closed:

*2,000 registrants - February 22, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6435466&viewfull=1#post6435466 Frontier Forums: ~~[DW2]~~ Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #791]</ref>

*2,000 registrants - February 22, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6435466&viewfull=1#post6435466 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #791]</ref>

*3,000 registrants - August 6, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6911944&viewfull=1#post6911944 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #1147]</ref>

*4,000 registrants - December 11, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7235576&viewfull=1#post7235576 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #1726]</ref>

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Registrations for DW2 closed at 18:00 UTC on January 18, 3305, at which point the main roster was locked and existing registrants could longer make or request any further changes to their registrations. A secondary "latecomers" roster opened until February 17, 3305, but it was not administrated or publicly displayed. The secondary roster was later merged with the main roster to create a finalized roster that was archived and presented.

When registrations had officially closed, the DW2 expedition counted 13,~~625~~ total registered members.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj_hlF9JGm59GHNVcjrzqPITQZfVtaOf-Ai-OP6VAk8/edit#gid=0 Distant Worlds 2 Fleet Statistics]</ref>

When registrations had officially closed, the DW2 expedition counted '''13,615''' total registered members.<ref name="FleetStats">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj_hlF9JGm59GHNVcjrzqPITQZfVtaOf-Ai-OP6VAk8/edit#gid=0 Distant Worlds 2 Fleet Statistics]</ref>

[[File:DW2 Fleet Visual.png|center|thumb|500px|A visual representation of the number of ships registered in the DW2 fleet]]

=== Preliminary Route ===

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[[File:DW2 Route draft.png|center|thumb|500px|Approximate preliminary route plan for DW2]]

=== Waypoint Scouting Event ===

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#Waypoint 12: A journey across the Abyss... and beyond.

In addition to various community events and exploration opportunities along the full route, a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]] took place at the Waypoint 2 system, Omega Sector VE-Q b5-15, and involved mining materials for the construction of a new [[Starport]], [[Explorer's Anchorage]], in [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], a system near [[Sagittarius A*]]. By the time the expedition reached Waypoint 7, which was be located in a third system near both Sagittarius A* and Stuemeae FG-Y d7561,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/474245-Anyone-got-an-Alt-to-scan-the-new-station-in-Stuemeae-FG-Y-d7561?s=126403090698b5a53f6925f3b37be680&p=7375495&viewfull=1#post7375495 Frontier Forums: Anyone got an Alt to scan the new station in Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 ?, post #13]</ref> the Starport had opened to host a second Community Goal to upgrade its amenities for members of the expedition and future travelers. The expedition planned to remain in the Galactic Centre region for two to three weeks before continuing onward to Beagle Point.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/462515-DW2-Community-Goals Frontier Forums: [DW2] Community Goals]</ref>

In addition to various community events and exploration opportunities along the full route, a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]] took place at the Waypoint 2 system, Omega Sector VE-Q b5-15, and involved mining materials for the construction of a new [[Starport]], [[Explorer's Anchorage]], in [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], a system near [[Sagittarius A*]]. By the time the expedition reached Waypoint 7, which was be located in a third system near both Sagittarius A* and Stuemeae FG-Y d7561,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/474245-Anyone-got-an-Alt-to-scan-the-new-station-in-Stuemeae-FG-Y-d7561?s=126403090698b5a53f6925f3b37be680&p=7375495&viewfull=1#post7375495 Frontier Forums: Anyone got an Alt to scan the new station in Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 ?, post #13]</ref> the Starport had opened to host a second Community Goal to upgrade its amenities for members of the expedition and future travelers. The expedition planned to remain in the Galactic Centre region for two to three weeks before continuing onward to Beagle Point.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/462515-DW2-Community-Goals Frontier Forums: DW2 Community Goals]</ref>

Originally, Beagle Point was intended to mark the end of the outbound half of the expedition and the beginning of the return trip, or "Voyage Home", which would have followed a different route. During the course of the expedition, however, it was decided that Beagle Point would become the official endpoint of DW2, after which the fleet would break up and its members would go their separate ways. Erimus Kamzel ~~promised to post~~ an unofficial return route to the Core Systems for those DW2 members who wanted one.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7478877&viewfull=1#post7478877 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery, post #1960]</ref>

Originally, Beagle Point was intended to mark the end of the outbound half of the expedition and the beginning of the return trip, or "Voyage Home", which would have followed a different route. During the course of the expedition, however, it was decided that Beagle Point would become the official endpoint of DW2, after which the fleet would break up and its members would go their separate ways. Erimus Kamzel posted an unofficial return route to the Core Systems, [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/#post-7772846 The Voyager Trail], for those DW2 members who wanted one.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7478877&viewfull=1#post7478877 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery, post #1960]</ref>

=== GalNet Report ===

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=== Stage 1 ===

==== Launch ====

The Distant Worlds II expedition officially departed from the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon in the Pallaeni system on January 13, 3305. Due to the number of participants, there were three separate launch events; participants could attend the launch event which was most convenient for them.<ref name="Launchtimes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7320905&viewfull=1#post7320905 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, post #1978]</ref>

The Distant Worlds II expedition officially departed from the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon in the [[Pallaeni]] system on January 13, 3305. Due to the number of participants, there were three separate launch events; participants could attend the launch event which was most convenient for them.<ref name="Launchtimes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7320905&viewfull=1#post7320905 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, post #1978]</ref>

*January 13, 3305 at 20:00 UTC (Europe)

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Those who took part in the campaign can now collect their rewards from Explorer's Anchorage in the Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 system.|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/article/distant-worlds-campaign-concludes/ GalNet: Distant Worlds Campaign Concludes]</ref>}}

The Community Goal was successful, with 2,812 pilots contributing a total of 2,367,428 tonnes of material.

The Community Goal was successful, with 2,812 pilots contributing a total of 2,367,428 tonnes of material. However, the DSSV Distant Worlds and Event Horizon Science Relay did not become operational until June 27, 3305.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-event-horizon-science-relay-the-dssv-distant-worlds.516111/ Frontier Forums: The Event Horizon Science Relay & The DSSV Distant Worlds]</ref> A GalNet report about the facilities was published on July 3, 3305:

{{Quote|{{clr}}A new research megaship and relay station constructed by the Distant Worlds II exploratory fleet have become operational.

Project leader Erimus Kamzel made a statement on behalf of those involved in the expedition:

“We are very proud to announce the launch of the DSSV Distant Worlds megaship, dedicated to the DW II fleet who built it. We look forward to its maiden voyage as it embarks on a journey of scientific study around the galactic core.”

The ~~subsequent~~ completion of Explorer's Anchorage on March 21 was also reported in GalNet:

The DSSV Distant Worlds will follow a circular route between six systems in the Galactic Centre region, with scheduled hyperspace jumps every two weeks. It is currently based at Explorer’s Anchorage.

The relay station, Event Horizon, has also become operational in the Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 system. This installation will gather scientific data on the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, and provide research facilities and residence for scientists at the heart of the galaxy.|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d1c8fff3f545c348142e3f1 GalNet: Distant Worlds Megaship and Station Operational]</ref>}}

The completion of Explorer's Anchorage on March 21 was also reported in GalNet:

{{Quote|{{clr}}The first starport constructed in the Galactic Centre region has officially opened its doors.

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=== Stage 3: Waypoint 11 ===

[[File:DW2 WP 10-11 map.png|250px|thumb|Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11 route]]

Stage 3 of the expedition began on April 7, and consisted solely of the 14,~~500~~ ly route from Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11, which was the base camp "Magnificent Desolation" on planet 3 A ("Luna's Shadow") in the Smootoae QY-S d3-202 system. This was the longest distance between waypoints thus far in the expedition. Members were given until April 19 to complete the stage, and two optional rest stops were designated:

Stage 3 of the expedition began on April 7, and consisted solely of the 14,456 ly route from Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11, which was the base camp "Magnificent Desolation" on planet 3 A ("Luna's Shadow") in the Smootoae QY-S d3-202 system. This was the longest distance between waypoints thus far in the expedition. Members were given until April 19 to complete the stage, and two optional rest stops were designated:

*Pru Aub DL-P e5-35 ("Aristo")

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[[File:Galactic Mapping Project logo.png|140px|thumb|The Galactic Mapping Project]]

During their travels to Waypoint 11, expedition members were encouraged to participate in the Boreas Expanse to Aphelion Mapping Survey in conjunction with the Galactic Mapping Project. The Survey asked members to [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/information-the-galactic-mapping-project-expedition-hub.116450/ submit] scientific or visually interesting points of interest they discovered along the route, with a particular focus on three relatively unmapped regions: the Boreas Expanse, Styx, and the Bleak Lands. The Survey planned to accept submissions indefinitely, even after the conclusion of Stage 3, and the best submissions would be added to [https://www.edsm.net/ EDSM].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-discovery-submissions.462526/#post-7341685 Frontier Forums: The DW2 Mapping Survey Event, post #3]</ref>

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As the route entered [[The Abyss]], a region on the galactic rim where stars were much fewer and farther between, the DW2 organizers issued a reminder that pilots with ships that could not achieve a jump range of 35 ly or higher would have difficulties. Use of [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/route-33-a-mapped-route-through-the-abyss-plus-a-new-poi-the-distant-view-in-blue.238330/ Route 33] was recommended.

The DW2 expedition ~~ends~~ for a member once they ~~reach~~ Beagle Point, and where they go from there is entirely up to them. DW2 organizer Erimus Kamzel revealed ~~that~~ an unofficial return route ~~would be posted~~ for expedition members who desired a more structured path back to the bubble, but following this return route ~~would be~~ entirely optional and not considered a part of the DW2 expedition.

==== Expedition conclusion ====

The DW2 expedition ended for a member once they reached Beagle Point, and where they went from there was entirely up to them. In the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/ DW2 "Epilogue" thread], DW2 organizer Erimus Kamzel revealed an unofficial return route, [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/#post-7772846 The Voyager Trail], for expedition members who desired a more structured path back to the bubble, but following this return route was entirely optional and not considered a part of the DW2 expedition.

The conclusion of Distant Worlds II was reported in [[GalNet]] on May 2, 3305:

{{Quote|{{clr}}The Distant Worlds II expedition has reached its final destination on the far side of the galaxy: the Beagle Point system.

Science correspondent Leon Banerjee reported for Vox Galactica:

“The Distant Worlds exploratory fleet, comprising thousands of independent pilots, set out from the Pallaeni system on 13th January 3305. Over three months later, after travelling more than 73,000 light years, ships have begun arriving at Beagle Point.”

“Included among the expedition’s achievements is the construction of the scientific research station Explorer’s Anchorage. This now serves as a permanent waypoint for travellers to the galactic core, as well as facilitating detailed observation of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.”

“While Distant Worlds II is coming to a close, its participants will now plot their own routes through unexplored space back towards the core systems.”|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5cc966bd92262d34e3723d66 GalNet: Distant Worlds Expedition Reaches Beagle Point]</ref>}}

==== Arrival log ====

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*Must be registered on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aCtqC9Md3DAQBFvccbdki6Ck9RG4OJR-j9r2zGZobQE/edit#gid=1352413375 official DW2 roster]

*Must arrive at Beagle Point between ~~'''~~April 22 and June 13, 3305~~'''~~ and ~~'''~~log in at least once~~'''~~ while in that system

*Must arrive at Beagle Point between April 22 and June 13, 3305 and log in at least once while in that system

*Must submit Commander name and DW2 roster number via the form in the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ official DW2 arrival thread]

Pilots who fulfilled all three criteria were also eligible for a [[~~Livery~~|~~ship decal~~]] ~~commemorating their~~ completion ~~of Distant Worlds II~~, ~~which would be awarded in~~ the ~~weeks following the conclusion of the expedition on June 13, 3305~~.

Pilots who fulfilled all three criteria were also eligible for [[#Completion Rewards|rewards for completing the expedition]].

The expedition's completion rate was '''27.52%''', with '''3,747''' registered members reporting that they had successfully reached Beagle Point before the final deadline.<ref name="FleetStats" />

== Expedition Waypoints ==

The expedition gathered at the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon orbiting the main star of the Pallaeni system before departing for Waypoint 2. Instead of announcing all waypoint locations simultaneously prior to the start of the expedition, Distant Worlds II organizers only ~~reveal ed~~ each waypoint one at a time to encourage expedition members to stay together, focus on the expedition's Community Goals and other events, and thoroughly explore the areas surrounding the waypoints for interesting discoveries.

The expedition gathered at the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon orbiting the main star of the [[Pallaeni]] system before departing for Waypoint 2. Instead of announcing all waypoint locations simultaneously prior to the start of the expedition, Distant Worlds II organizers only revealed each waypoint one at a time to encourage expedition members to stay together, focus on the expedition's Community Goals and other events, and thoroughly explore the areas surrounding the waypoints for interesting discoveries.

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== Multicrew ==

For the duration of Distant Worlds II, a [[Multicrew]] option called "Distant Worlds Expedition" is available. Players who are not actively participating in DW2 can experience the expedition remotely by selecting this option and temporarily joining the ship of a DW2 participant.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/aexnhm/psa_there_is_now_an_option_to_join_distant_world/ r/EliteDangerous: PSA: There is now an option to join Distant World Expedition multicrew]</ref>

== Completion Rewards ==

Expedition members who met the [[#Arrival log|criteria]] for completing the Distant Worlds II expedition and submitted a valid form for the [[#Arrival log|arrival log]] received a code for a unique DW2 decal and a printable completion certificate produced by organizer CMDR Qohen Leth.

File:Distant Worlds 3305 decal.png|Distant Worlds 3305 Decal

File:DW2 completion certificate.png|Completion certificate

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== Videos ==

File:Distant Worlds 2, Completed Exploration History heat map time lapse with decay.

File:Distant Worlds 2 A Journey of Discovery

File:Distant Worlds 2 Launch Livestream

File:Distant Worlds 2 Formation Flying Mass Jump ELITE DANGEROUS Waypoint 5‎

File:Distant Worlds 2 Formation Flying Mass Jump ELITE DANGEROUS Waypoint 5

File:Elite Dangerous - Distant World Legacy Tour

File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds Legacy Tour vol 3

File:Distant Worlds 2 music video (CMDR ToCoSo)

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Dryau Awesomes.png|Dryau Awesomes (Dryau Ausms KG-Y e3390)

Explorer's Anchorage planetview.png|Explorer's Anchorage (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)

DSSV Distant Worlds.png|DSSV Distant Worlds (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)

Event Horizon Science Relay.png|Event Horizon Science Relay (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)

Grim Pioneer.png|Grim Pioneer Detention Centre (Stuemeae BA-A d955)

Goliath's Rest.png|Goliath's Rest (Swoals IL-Y e0)

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== External Links ==

*[https://dw2expedition.wixsite.com/home/info-index Distant Worlds II Information Index]

*[https://dw2expedition.wixsite.com/home/info-index Distant Worlds II: Information Index]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds II: A Journey of Discovery]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/383440-Distant-Worlds-II-Early-Announcement Distant Worlds II Early Announcement]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/383440-Distant-Worlds-II-Early-Announcement Distant Worlds II: Early Announcement]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II Fleet Roster Sign-Up Thread]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II: Fleet Roster Sign-Up Thread]

*[https://www.distantworlds2.space/official-fleet-roster Distant Worlds II Official Fleet Roster]

*[https://www.distantworlds2.space/official-fleet-roster Distant Worlds II: Official Fleet Roster]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ Distant Worlds II Arrivals Thread]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ Distant Worlds II: Arrivals Thread]

*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/ Distant Worlds II: Epilogue Thread]

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-'''Distant Worlds II''' ('''DW2'''), also known as '''Distant Worlds 3305''', was the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds|Distant Worlds Expedition]], which was the first major community expedition in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' history. Distant Worlds II was announced on October 10, 3303,<ref name="DW2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread]</ref> and launched from the Pallaeni system on January 13, 3305.<ref name="AJOD">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery]</ref>
+'''Distant Worlds II''' ('''DW2'''), also known as '''Distant Worlds 3305''', was the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds|Distant Worlds Expedition]], which was the first major community expedition in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' history. Distant Worlds II was announced on October 10, 3303,<ref name="DW2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread]</ref> and launched from the [[Pallaeni]] system on January 13, 3305.<ref name="AJOD">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery]</ref>
 == Background ==
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 The expedition began accepting signups on February 1, 3304 ([https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeauTPWcU4JV-b7CqmpXinnIuRUx6C4OLLglBRTc1GPG8YqZw/viewform click here to register]).<ref name="DW2" /> A number of milestones in participation were achieved before the main roster closed:
-*2,000 registrants - February 22, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6435466&viewfull=1#post6435466 Frontier Forums: [DW2] Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #791]</ref>
+*2,000 registrants - February 22, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6435466&viewfull=1#post6435466 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #791]</ref>
 *3,000 registrants - August 6, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6911944&viewfull=1#post6911944 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #1147]</ref>
 *4,000 registrants - December 11, 3304<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7235576&viewfull=1#post7235576 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, Post #1726]</ref>
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 Registrations for DW2 closed at 18:00 UTC on January 18, 3305, at which point the main roster was locked and existing registrants could longer make or request any further changes to their registrations. A secondary "latecomers" roster opened until February 17, 3305, but it was not administrated or publicly displayed. The secondary roster was later merged with the main roster to create a finalized roster that was archived and presented.
-When registrations had officially closed, the DW2 expedition counted 13,625 total registered members.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj_hlF9JGm59GHNVcjrzqPITQZfVtaOf-Ai-OP6VAk8/edit#gid=0 Distant Worlds 2 Fleet Statistics]</ref>
+When registrations had officially closed, the DW2 expedition counted '''13,615''' total registered members.<ref name="FleetStats">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uj_hlF9JGm59GHNVcjrzqPITQZfVtaOf-Ai-OP6VAk8/edit#gid=0 Distant Worlds 2 Fleet Statistics]</ref>
+[[File:DW2 Fleet Visual.png|center|thumb|500px|A visual representation of the number of ships registered in the DW2 fleet]]
+{{clr}}
 === Preliminary Route ===
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 [[File:DW2 Route draft.png|center|thumb|500px|Approximate preliminary route plan for DW2]]
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 === Waypoint Scouting Event ===
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 #Waypoint 12: A journey across the Abyss... and beyond.
-In addition to various community events and exploration opportunities along the full route, a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]] took place at the Waypoint 2 system, Omega Sector VE-Q b5-15, and involved mining materials for the construction of a new [[Starport]], [[Explorer's Anchorage]], in [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], a system near [[Sagittarius A*]]. By the time the expedition reached Waypoint 7, which was be located in a third system near both Sagittarius A* and Stuemeae FG-Y d7561,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/474245-Anyone-got-an-Alt-to-scan-the-new-station-in-Stuemeae-FG-Y-d7561?s=126403090698b5a53f6925f3b37be680&p=7375495&viewfull=1#post7375495 Frontier Forums: Anyone got an Alt to scan the new station in Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 ?, post #13]</ref> the Starport had opened to host a second Community Goal to upgrade its amenities for members of the expedition and future travelers. The expedition planned to remain in the Galactic Centre region for two to three weeks before continuing onward to Beagle Point.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/462515-DW2-Community-Goals Frontier Forums: [DW2] Community Goals]</ref>
+In addition to various community events and exploration opportunities along the full route, a [[Community Goals|Community Goal]] took place at the Waypoint 2 system, Omega Sector VE-Q b5-15, and involved mining materials for the construction of a new [[Starport]], [[Explorer's Anchorage]], in [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], a system near [[Sagittarius A*]]. By the time the expedition reached Waypoint 7, which was be located in a third system near both Sagittarius A* and Stuemeae FG-Y d7561,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/474245-Anyone-got-an-Alt-to-scan-the-new-station-in-Stuemeae-FG-Y-d7561?s=126403090698b5a53f6925f3b37be680&p=7375495&viewfull=1#post7375495 Frontier Forums: Anyone got an Alt to scan the new station in Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 ?, post #13]</ref> the Starport had opened to host a second Community Goal to upgrade its amenities for members of the expedition and future travelers. The expedition planned to remain in the Galactic Centre region for two to three weeks before continuing onward to Beagle Point.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/462515-DW2-Community-Goals Frontier Forums: DW2 Community Goals]</ref>
-Originally, Beagle Point was intended to mark the end of the outbound half of the expedition and the beginning of the return trip, or "Voyage Home", which would have followed a different route. During the course of the expedition, however, it was decided that Beagle Point would become the official endpoint of DW2, after which the fleet would break up and its members would go their separate ways. Erimus Kamzel promised to post an unofficial return route to the Core Systems for those DW2 members who wanted one.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7478877&viewfull=1#post7478877 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery, post #1960]</ref>
+Originally, Beagle Point was intended to mark the end of the outbound half of the expedition and the beginning of the return trip, or "Voyage Home", which would have followed a different route. During the course of the expedition, however, it was decided that Beagle Point would become the official endpoint of DW2, after which the fleet would break up and its members would go their separate ways. Erimus Kamzel posted an unofficial return route to the Core Systems, [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/#post-7772846 The Voyager Trail], for those DW2 members who wanted one.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7478877&viewfull=1#post7478877 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds 2 - A Journey of Discovery, post #1960]</ref>
 === GalNet Report ===
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 === Stage 1 ===
 ==== Launch ====
-The Distant Worlds II expedition officially departed from the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon in the Pallaeni system on January 13, 3305. Due to the number of participants, there were three separate launch events; participants could attend the launch event which was most convenient for them.<ref name="Launchtimes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7320905&viewfull=1#post7320905 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, post #1978]</ref>
+The Distant Worlds II expedition officially departed from the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon in the [[Pallaeni]] system on January 13, 3305. Due to the number of participants, there were three separate launch events; participants could attend the launch event which was most convenient for them.<ref name="Launchtimes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=7320905&viewfull=1#post7320905 Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Fleet Roster Sign Up Thread, post #1978]</ref>
 *January 13, 3305 at 20:00 UTC (Europe)
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 Those who took part in the campaign can now collect their rewards from Explorer's Anchorage in the Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 system.|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/article/distant-worlds-campaign-concludes/ GalNet: Distant Worlds Campaign Concludes]</ref>}}
-The Community Goal was successful, with 2,812 pilots contributing a total of 2,367,428 tonnes of material.
+The Community Goal was successful, with 2,812 pilots contributing a total of 2,367,428 tonnes of material. However, the DSSV Distant Worlds and Event Horizon Science Relay did not become operational until June 27, 3305.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-event-horizon-science-relay-the-dssv-distant-worlds.516111/ Frontier Forums: The Event Horizon Science Relay & The DSSV Distant Worlds]</ref> A GalNet report about the facilities was published on July 3, 3305:
+{{Quote|{{clr}}A new research megaship and relay station constructed by the Distant Worlds II exploratory fleet have become operational.
+Project leader Erimus Kamzel made a statement on behalf of those involved in the expedition:
+“We are very proud to announce the launch of the DSSV Distant Worlds megaship, dedicated to the DW II fleet who built it. We look forward to its maiden voyage as it embarks on a journey of scientific study around the galactic core.”
-The subsequent completion of Explorer's Anchorage on March 21 was also reported in GalNet:
+The DSSV Distant Worlds will follow a circular route between six systems in the Galactic Centre region, with scheduled hyperspace jumps every two weeks. It is currently based at Explorer’s Anchorage.
+The relay station, Event Horizon, has also become operational in the Stuemeae FG-Y d7561 system. This installation will gather scientific data on the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, and provide research facilities and residence for scientists at the heart of the galaxy.|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d1c8fff3f545c348142e3f1 GalNet: Distant Worlds Megaship and Station Operational]</ref>}}
+The completion of Explorer's Anchorage on March 21 was also reported in GalNet:
 {{Quote|{{clr}}The first starport constructed in the Galactic Centre region has officially opened its doors.
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 === Stage 3: Waypoint 11 ===
 [[File:DW2 WP 10-11 map.png|250px|thumb|Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11 route]]
-Stage 3 of the expedition began on April 7, and consisted solely of the 14,500 ly route from Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11, which was the base camp "Magnificent Desolation" on planet 3 A ("Luna's Shadow") in the Smootoae QY-S d3-202 system. This was the longest distance between waypoints thus far in the expedition. Members were given until April 19 to complete the stage, and two optional rest stops were designated:
+Stage 3 of the expedition began on April 7, and consisted solely of the 14,456 ly route from Waypoint 10 to Waypoint 11, which was the base camp "Magnificent Desolation" on planet 3 A ("Luna's Shadow") in the Smootoae QY-S d3-202 system. This was the longest distance between waypoints thus far in the expedition. Members were given until April 19 to complete the stage, and two optional rest stops were designated:
 *Pru Aub DL-P e5-35 ("Aristo")
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 [[File:Galactic Mapping Project logo.png|140px|thumb|The Galactic Mapping Project]]
 During their travels to Waypoint 11, expedition members were encouraged to participate in the Boreas Expanse to Aphelion Mapping Survey in conjunction with the Galactic Mapping Project. The Survey asked members to [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/information-the-galactic-mapping-project-expedition-hub.116450/ submit] scientific or visually interesting points of interest they discovered along the route, with a particular focus on three relatively unmapped regions: the Boreas Expanse, Styx, and the Bleak Lands. The Survey planned to accept submissions indefinitely, even after the conclusion of Stage 3, and the best submissions would be added to [https://www.edsm.net/ EDSM].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-discovery-submissions.462526/#post-7341685 Frontier Forums: The DW2 Mapping Survey Event, post #3]</ref>
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 As the route entered [[The Abyss]], a region on the galactic rim where stars were much fewer and farther between, the DW2 organizers issued a reminder that pilots with ships that could not achieve a jump range of 35 ly or higher would have difficulties. Use of [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/route-33-a-mapped-route-through-the-abyss-plus-a-new-poi-the-distant-view-in-blue.238330/ Route 33] was recommended.
-The DW2 expedition ends for a member once they reach Beagle Point, and where they go from there is entirely up to them. DW2 organizer Erimus Kamzel revealed that an unofficial return route would be posted for expedition members who desired a more structured path back to the bubble, but following this return route would be entirely optional and not considered a part of the DW2 expedition.
+==== Expedition conclusion ====
+The DW2 expedition ended for a member once they reached Beagle Point, and where they went from there was entirely up to them. In the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/ DW2 "Epilogue" thread], DW2 organizer Erimus Kamzel revealed an unofficial return route, [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/#post-7772846 The Voyager Trail], for expedition members who desired a more structured path back to the bubble, but following this return route was entirely optional and not considered a part of the DW2 expedition.
+The conclusion of Distant Worlds II was reported in [[GalNet]] on May 2, 3305:
+{{Quote|{{clr}}The Distant Worlds II expedition has reached its final destination on the far side of the galaxy: the Beagle Point system.
+Science correspondent Leon Banerjee reported for Vox Galactica:
+“The Distant Worlds exploratory fleet, comprising thousands of independent pilots, set out from the Pallaeni system on 13th January 3305. Over three months later, after travelling more than 73,000 light years, ships have begun arriving at Beagle Point.”
+“Included among the expedition’s achievements is the construction of the scientific research station Explorer’s Anchorage. This now serves as a permanent waypoint for travellers to the galactic core, as well as facilitating detailed observation of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.”
+“While Distant Worlds II is coming to a close, its participants will now plot their own routes through unexplored space back towards the core systems.”|[[GalNet]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5cc966bd92262d34e3723d66 GalNet: Distant Worlds Expedition Reaches Beagle Point]</ref>}}
 ==== Arrival log ====
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 *Must be registered on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aCtqC9Md3DAQBFvccbdki6Ck9RG4OJR-j9r2zGZobQE/edit#gid=1352413375 official DW2 roster]
-*Must arrive at Beagle Point between '''April 22 and June 13, 3305''' and '''log in at least once''' while in that system
+*Must arrive at Beagle Point between April 22 and June 13, 3305 and log in at least once while in that system
 *Must submit Commander name and DW2 roster number via the form in the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ official DW2 arrival thread]
-Pilots who fulfilled all three criteria were also eligible for a [[Livery|ship decal]] commemorating their completion of Distant Worlds II, which would be awarded in the weeks following the conclusion of the expedition on June 13, 3305.
+Pilots who fulfilled all three criteria were also eligible for [[#Completion Rewards|rewards for completing the expedition]].
+The expedition's completion rate was '''27.52%''', with '''3,747''' registered members reporting that they had successfully reached Beagle Point before the final deadline.<ref name="FleetStats" />
 == Expedition Waypoints ==
-The expedition gathered at the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon orbiting the main star of the Pallaeni system before departing for Waypoint 2. Instead of announcing all waypoint locations simultaneously prior to the start of the expedition, Distant Worlds II organizers only reveal ed each waypoint one at a time to encourage expedition members to stay together, focus on the expedition's Community Goals and other events, and thoroughly explore the areas surrounding the waypoints for interesting discoveries.
+The expedition gathered at the Distant Worlds Tourist Beacon orbiting the main star of the [[Pallaeni]] system before departing for Waypoint 2. Instead of announcing all waypoint locations simultaneously prior to the start of the expedition, Distant Worlds II organizers only revealed each waypoint one at a time to encourage expedition members to stay together, focus on the expedition's Community Goals and other events, and thoroughly explore the areas surrounding the waypoints for interesting discoveries.
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 == Multicrew ==
 For the duration of Distant Worlds II, a [[Multicrew]] option called "Distant Worlds Expedition" is available. Players who are not actively participating in DW2 can experience the expedition remotely by selecting this option and temporarily joining the ship of a DW2 participant.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/aexnhm/psa_there_is_now_an_option_to_join_distant_world/ r/EliteDangerous: PSA: There is now an option to join Distant World Expedition multicrew]</ref>
+== Completion Rewards ==
+Expedition members who met the [[#Arrival log|criteria]] for completing the Distant Worlds II expedition and submitted a valid form for the [[#Arrival log|arrival log]] received a code for a unique DW2 decal and a printable completion certificate produced by organizer CMDR Qohen Leth.
+<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
+File:Distant Worlds 3305 decal.png|Distant Worlds 3305 Decal
+File:DW2 completion certificate.png|Completion certificate
+</gallery>
 == Videos ==
 <gallery>
+File:Distant Worlds 2, Completed Exploration History heat map time lapse with decay.
 File:Distant Worlds 2 A Journey of Discovery
 File:Distant Worlds 2 Launch Livestream
-File:Distant Worlds 2 Formation Flying Mass Jump ELITE DANGEROUS Waypoint 5‎
+File:Distant Worlds 2 Formation Flying Mass Jump ELITE DANGEROUS Waypoint 5
+File:Elite Dangerous - Distant World Legacy Tour
+File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds Legacy Tour vol 3
+File:Distant Worlds 2 music video (CMDR ToCoSo)
 </gallery>
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 Dryau Awesomes.png|Dryau Awesomes (Dryau Ausms KG-Y e3390)
 Explorer's Anchorage planetview.png|Explorer's Anchorage (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)
+DSSV Distant Worlds.png|DSSV Distant Worlds (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)
+Event Horizon Science Relay.png|Event Horizon Science Relay (Stuemeae FG-Y d7561)
 Grim Pioneer.png|Grim Pioneer Detention Centre (Stuemeae BA-A d955)
 Goliath's Rest.png|Goliath's Rest (Swoals IL-Y e0)
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 == External Links ==
-*[https://dw2expedition.wixsite.com/home/info-index Distant Worlds II Information Index]
+*[https://dw2expedition.wixsite.com/home/info-index Distant Worlds II: Information Index]
 *[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/452358-Distant-Worlds-2-A-Journey-of-Discovery Distant Worlds II: A Journey of Discovery]
-*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/383440-Distant-Worlds-II-Early-Announcement Distant Worlds II Early Announcement]
+*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/383440-Distant-Worlds-II-Early-Announcement Distant Worlds II: Early Announcement]
-*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II Fleet Roster Sign-Up Thread]
+*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread Distant Worlds II: Fleet Roster Sign-Up Thread]
-*[https://www.distantworlds2.space/official-fleet-roster Distant Worlds II Official Fleet Roster]
+*[https://www.distantworlds2.space/official-fleet-roster Distant Worlds II: Official Fleet Roster]
-*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ Distant Worlds II Arrivals Thread]
+*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-arrivals-thread.509918/ Distant Worlds II: Arrivals Thread]
+*[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-2-epilogue-final-thoughts-acknowledgements-and-a-guide-for-those-homeward-bound.510854/ Distant Worlds II: Epilogue Thread]
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