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[[File:Colonia Bridge Project Launches.png|300px|right|thumb|Colonia Bridge Project Launches]] | [[File:Colonia Bridge Project Launches.png|300px|right|thumb|Colonia Bridge Project Launches]] | ||
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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=== Phase Four === | === 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.<ref name="Bridge Final">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6204ef94c0d96b2aae439aee GalNet: Colonia Bridge Project Enters Final Phase]</ref> | 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 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> | 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 | 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" /> | *<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" /> | ||
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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 == | ||