Wormholes?

Makorian · Post by **Makorian** » Sun May 17, 2009 3:59 pm

I was lookin around on elitewiki, and the "nav array" legend shows an icon for wormholes. Where are they found, and what do they do?

Squeek · Post by **Squeek** » Sun May 17, 2009 4:23 pm

They let you follow another ship's witchspace jump.

Captain Hesperus · Post by **Captain Hesperus** » Sun May 17, 2009 5:11 pm

Hey there, Makorian!
Welcome to the friendliest boards this side of Riedquat™!

As previously noted, the wormholes (shown on the scanner as traces that flash blue-cyan) are the after-effect of ships' use of their Hyperspace engines. These can most often be seen if you hang around the station and watch some of the big haulers (Annies, Boas, etc.) or if you happen to be in pursuit of Random Hits marks who decide that cowardice is the greater part of discretion. Flying through one of these wormholes will allow you to 'piggy-back' to the destination system that the previous ship went to (indeed, when you arrive you will often see the ship you followed at the other side) without expending any of your own Quirium fuel. Be warned, however, that sometimes the jump will lead to some unsavoury locations, like Anarchy systems, so be prepared for a fight, if you haven't got sufficient reserves of Quirium!

Captain Hesperus
P.S. would you like a nice, cute and fluffy companion to accompany you on your wormhole-hopping adventures? Only 30 Creds!

Master Bates · Post by **Master Bates** » Sun May 17, 2009 11:32 pm

I find that using other ships' wormholes can be a useful fuel-saving measure on long trips, though there is an element of risk involved in that it's possible for the wormhole to take you in the opposite direction from your intended destination.

Diziet Sma · Post by **Diziet Sma** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:01 am

Master Bates wrote:
I find that using other ships' wormholes can be a useful fuel-saving measure on long trips, though there is an element of risk involved in that it's possible for the wormhole to take you in the opposite direction from your intended destination.

When the (hopefully) soon-to-be-released wormhole scanner is available, that element of risk should disappear...

@ Captain H: clearly, there is some ~~warped~~ strange feline definition of the word 'nice' of which I am unaware...

Captain Hesperus · Post by **Captain Hesperus** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:22 am

Diziet Sma wrote:
@ Captain H: clearly, there is some ~~warped~~ strange feline definition of the word 'nice' of which I am unaware...

Shhhh! I'm trading here

Captain Hesperus

Website · Post by **DaddyHoggy** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:47 am

Identifies another sucker?

Wrong thread, but seems a shame to waste the imagery!

Rebecca · Post by **Rebecca** » Mon May 18, 2009 4:24 pm

DaddyHoggy wrote:
Identifies another sucker?

Wrong thread, but seems a shame to waste the imagery!

where do you get these pics?!!!

and hello to you Makorian!!

B

Captain Hesperus · Post by **Captain Hesperus** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:44 pm

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Try here.
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Captain Hesperus

Rxke · Post by **Rxke** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:47 pm

Captain Hesperus wrote:
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Try here.
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Captaim Hesperus

<even more-off topic>
I *knew* it!

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Website · Post by **DaddyHoggy** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:32 pm

Captain Hesperus wrote:
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Try here.
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Captaim Hesperus

Really? You wanna ease back on the ol' lethal brandy there my friend

Captain Hesperus · Post by **Captain Hesperus** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:01 pm

Normally I end up typing Catpain. Stoopid natural curve keyboard, finger keeps slipping off the 'n' key.

Captain Hesperus

Website · Post by **DaddyHoggy** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:13 pm

Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?

Captain Hesperus · Post by **Captain Hesperus** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:16 pm

DaddyHoggy wrote:
Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?

Only after too many Lethal Brandies.....

Captain Hesperus

Website · Post by **DaddyHoggy** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:20 pm

Captain Hesperus wrote:
DaddyHoggy wrote:
Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?
Only after too many Lethal Brandies.....

Captain Hesperus

and then you "Go Forth"? (and multiply?)