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|short_name = DW2 | |short_name = DW2 | ||
|launch_date = Q4 3304/Q1 3305 | |launch_date = TBD (Q4 3304/Q1 3305) | ||
|end_date = | |end_date = TBD (~304 days after launch) | ||
|destination = [[Sagittarius A*]], [[Beagle Point]] | |destination = [[Sagittarius A*]], [[Beagle Point]] | ||
|waypoints = | |waypoints = TBD | ||
|organizers = Erimus, Dr. Kaii, Grnbrg, Olivia Vespera, Kancro Vantas, Qohen Leth, NeoTron, Corbin Moran, JT442, Allcrowsareblack, Wilfred Sephiroth, Alec Turner, Eisen, Baroness Galaxy, Greytest, Michael Darkmoor, Alex Brentnall, MadRaptor, Sajime, Kola2, EfilOne, Brother Sabathius, Wishblend | |organizers = Erimus, Dr. Kaii, Grnbrg, Olivia Vespera, Kancro Vantas, Qohen Leth, NeoTron, Corbin Moran, JT442, Allcrowsareblack, Wilfred Sephiroth, Alec Turner, Eisen, Baroness Galaxy, Greytest, Michael Darkmoor, Alex Brentnall, MadRaptor, Sajime, Kola2, EfilOne, Brother Sabathius, Wishblend | ||
|members = [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6374477&viewfull=1#post6374477 1, | |members = [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/404790-DW2-Distant-Worlds-II-Fleet-Roster-Sign-Up-Thread?p=6374477&viewfull=1#post6374477 1,896] | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Announcement and | === Announcement and Early Planning === | ||
On October 10, 3303, CMDR Erimus made an early announcement for the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds Expedition]] in | On October 10, 3303, CMDR Erimus made an early announcement for the sequel to the [[Distant Worlds Expedition]]. Coming in the wake of the reveal of [[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]] at [[Frontier Expo]] 2017, it was determined that Distant World II would launch in Q4 3304/Q1 3305, after the release of Beyond's exploration-focused Chapter 4 update.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/383440-Distant-Worlds-II-Early-Announcement Frontier Forums: Distant Worlds II - Early Announcement]</ref> | ||
The stated goals of the expedition are: | The stated goals of the expedition are: | ||
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=== Expedition Proposal === | === Expedition Proposal === | ||
On January | On January 14, 3304, the [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/399804-Distant-Worlds-II-Some-ideas-on-getting-the-most-out-of-the-upcoming-content expedition outline] was posted by Erimus. The proposal included a Community Goal idea that would be run in conjunction with the main expedition, which if implemented, would incorporate prospecting and mining into the expedition. | ||
=== Registration and Preliminary Route === | |||
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" /> | |||
As of February 1, 3304, Distant Worlds II is intended to travel through both [[Sagittarius A*]] and [[Beagle Point]] on the "Outbound" stage, while "The Voyage Home" stage will trace the journey of the [[wikipedia:USS Voyager (Star Trek)|USS Voyager]]. The journey will cover over 200,000 ly and is estimated to take 304 days to complete.<ref name="DW2" /> | As of February 1, 3304, Distant Worlds II is intended to travel through both [[Sagittarius A*]] and [[Beagle Point]] on the "Outbound" stage, while "The Voyage Home" stage will trace the journey of the [[wikipedia:USS Voyager (Star Trek)|USS Voyager]]. The journey will cover over 200,000 ly and is estimated to take 304 days to complete.<ref name="DW2" /> | ||
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== Expedition Waypoints == | == Expedition Waypoints == | ||
Distant Worlds II is still in the planning stage and most waypoints have yet to be determined. | As of February 1, 3304, Distant Worlds II is still in the planning stage and most waypoints have yet to be determined. The expedition will initially gather at "Brook's Point" on Pallaeni A 1, the same launch point as in the original Distant Worlds Expedition. | ||
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|[[File:DW2 Fleet Logistics.gif]] | |[[File:DW2 Fleet Logistics.gif]] | ||
|Fleet Logistics | |Fleet Logistics | ||
|This is a roleplayed role and is based upon the concept created by Olivia Vespera. | |This is a roleplayed role and is based upon the concept created by Olivia Vespera. Traders will carry various [[List of Rare Commodities|rare commodities]] for use in celebrations, or to trade with NPC settlements we may encounter. More details of what this role entails can be found here: [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/399894-Distant-Worlds-II-Roles-Fleet-Logistics Link]. | ||
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