On to the Centre...

I realised that I would do no good trying to fly back to the bubble to help. By the time I reach the burning stations, the people will either be rescued, or they'd be dead. There's no doubt in my mind that the Thargoids will attack again, but I have to wonder about their motivation. If they wanted to kill everyone, they could easily have done that. I even wonder deep down if the Thargoids are the "evil alien" race they're made out to be. I mean, humans have been killing each other for thousands of years, that doesn't mean all humans are evil. What if the Thargoids involved in the attack were a bunch of finge extremists? I think it's too easy to generalise; the actions of a few do not show the motivations of all. What we need is study and communication. I just hope others see it that way.

I discovbered this Water World not long asfter I set off.

And so here I am, camped out on a planet 150 jumps from Sagittarius A*. This will be the fiurthest I've travelled without stopping at a base - remember the jaunt to Colonia consisted of seven legs. Once I reach the centre... I'm not sure what to do. I plan on visiting the Great Annihilator, which is on the way back to the bubble. But do I really want to go straight back there? I've discovered so much out here.

The ring system alone was breathtaking

 I discovered my first Ammonia world at a system in the Kyloaln region. It was strangely berautiful, like a sepia-toned Earth, with an enormous, extensive ring system surrounding it As I scanned the surface I felt my heart race. The sensors had detected life! There were carbon- and ammonia-based life forms on the planet. If only the standard planetary approach suite allowed flight into atmosphere, what wonders would have greeted me when I flew down there?

My sepia-toned Earth

I stared long at the planet and contemplated the arrogance of man. Who are we to say we are the dominant force in the galaxy? Who are we to wipe out entire species on a whim, to provide a new colony as we spread like a disease across the galactic disc? Perhaps being out alone in space for this long is starting to get to me. Perhaps if I do get back to the bubble I might take an extended rest. The stars know I'll be able to afford it on the money I'll make from Universal Cartographics.

I'm going to watch the moon above me until the eerie twilight of the galactic core eases me to sleep.