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Many thousands of generation ships left Earth from the 21st century (the first leaving in 2097), but it seems the process of launching them on their way was not well regulated. Many were not as well prepared as they should have been. In those days when faster-than-light communication didn’t exist, many of these potential settlers faced terrible risks alone, traveling thousands of light years into the void, not unlike the wagon trains that set out across continental US in the 18th and 19th centuries before them. Records indicate that up to 70,000 such ships were launched. | Many thousands of generation ships left Earth from the 21st century (the first leaving in 2097), but it seems the process of launching them on their way was not well regulated. Many were not as well prepared as they should have been. In those days when faster-than-light communication didn’t exist, many of these potential settlers faced terrible risks alone, traveling thousands of light years into the void, not unlike the wagon trains that set out across continental US in the 18th and 19th centuries before them. Records indicate that up to 70,000 such ships were launched. | ||
Some were successful at founding new worlds; for instance, the home system of | Some were successful at founding new worlds; for instance, the home system of The Ancients of Mumu, [[Phekda]] (also known as Gamma Ursae Majoris and Phad), was colonized by a Generation Ship. However, most ships were not successful. Some, reportedly, even managed to return with tales of their adventures. | ||
===The Missing=== | ===The Missing=== | ||
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==Discovered Vessels== | ==Discovered Vessels== | ||
Since April 23, 3303, there have been | Since April 23, 3303, there have been 16 confirmed discoveries of lost Generation Ships. Be aware that some of their positions can and will change over time as they continue drifting through space. Use of the [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]] is recommended. | ||
===Locations=== | ===Locations=== | ||
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| Virudnir | | Virudnir | ||
| Orbiting planet 6 A | | Orbiting planet 6 A | ||
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| The Golconda | |||
| Upaniklis | |||
| Orbiting planet B 3 | |||
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The Spear of Hope launched without a set destination, and instead depended on long-range "Pathfinder probes" to confirm the suitability of prospective colonization targets as it traveled. At some point, Technician Farrow departed the Spear of Hope alone in a shuttle on a year-long journey to repair a malfunctioning probe. Upon Farrow's return, he found the entire ship deserted. Data logs explained that the Spear of Hope's complement of 5,000 crew and passengers had staged an emergency evacuation eight months previously, when a viable planet had been identified which the ship was going to bypass. In the haste of the evacuation, Farrow had apparently been forgotten. With all other shuttles gone and no fuel left for Farrow's own shuttle, Farrow decided to try altering the Spear of Hope's course to slingshot around a nearby star in order to return to the planet. The only problem is that the trip would take 93 years, by which time Farrow would be 132 years old. As no planet in HIP 21654 is habitable or bears any signs of human habitation, it is unknown if Farrow's plan succeeded; the Spear of Hope either passed the planet again as intended and continued on until its power gave out in another system, or the slingshot maneuver failed and sent it on a different course.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9zkdkc/possible_new_generation_ship_found/ r/EliteDangerous: Possible new Generation Ship found]</ref> | The Spear of Hope launched without a set destination, and instead depended on long-range "Pathfinder probes" to confirm the suitability of prospective colonization targets as it traveled. At some point, Technician Farrow departed the Spear of Hope alone in a shuttle on a year-long journey to repair a malfunctioning probe. Upon Farrow's return, he found the entire ship deserted. Data logs explained that the Spear of Hope's complement of 5,000 crew and passengers had staged an emergency evacuation eight months previously, when a viable planet had been identified which the ship was going to bypass. In the haste of the evacuation, Farrow had apparently been forgotten. With all other shuttles gone and no fuel left for Farrow's own shuttle, Farrow decided to try altering the Spear of Hope's course to slingshot around a nearby star in order to return to the planet. The only problem is that the trip would take 93 years, by which time Farrow would be 132 years old. As no planet in HIP 21654 is habitable or bears any signs of human habitation, it is unknown if Farrow's plan succeeded; the Spear of Hope either passed the planet again as intended and continued on until its power gave out in another system, or the slingshot maneuver failed and sent it on a different course.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9zkdkc/possible_new_generation_ship_found/ r/EliteDangerous: Possible new Generation Ship found]</ref> | ||
====The Golconda==== | |||
The Golconda was discovered following the interception of a distress call by an [[Interstellar Association for Agriculture]] survey vessel on November 5, 3305.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5dc19748debc8239fe2e7be4 GalNet: Rockforth Corporation Releases Apology]</ref> It is located in Upaniklis, orbiting planet Upaniklis B 3. | |||
Unlike previous documented Generation Ships, The Golconda was found both functional and with a living crew and colonists. Centuries ago, The Golconda safely arrived at its intended destination, but the passengers elected to remain aboard and continue journeying through space indefinitely due to concerns about living outside the vessel. As time went on, the colonists developed a unique culture and religion centered on a reverence for The Golconda as a kind of benevolent caretaker. They also maintained a policy of strict isolationism for their own protection. Although the colonists managed to live sustainably and preserve social order, by the 34th century, as the vessel passed through the Upaniklis system, they found their supplies running low and were struck by an outbreak of nasopharyngitis. Captain Jonathon Forester reluctantly decided to break The Golconda's radio silence and issue a distress call in the hopes that the human civilisation they had been separated from for over a thousand years would lend them aid.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR0fTrTGeM8 YouTube: Golconda New surviving Generation Ship voice logs 1-5 Elite Dangerous]</ref> | |||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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Elite Dangerous- Generation Ship Venusian - The Missing - Episode 2 -A Roleplay Story | |||
Elite Dangerous- Generation Ship Lycaon - The Missing - Episode 1 - A Roleplay Story | |||
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_The_Odysseus_Generation_Ship_The_Missing_Reupload|Odysseus generation ship | File:Elite_Dangerous_-_The_Odysseus_Generation_Ship_The_Missing_Reupload|Odysseus generation ship | ||
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_The_Thetis_Generation_Ship_The_Missing_Reupload|Thetis generation ship | File:Elite_Dangerous_-_The_Thetis_Generation_Ship_The_Missing_Reupload|Thetis generation ship | ||
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20180824191526_1.jpg|Generation Ship Phanes | 20180824191526_1.jpg|Generation Ship Phanes | ||
Generationship Empimetheus.png|Generation Ship Epimetheus | Generationship Empimetheus.png|Generation Ship Epimetheus | ||
The Golconda.png|The Golconda | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||