Wormholes?
Posted: 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? 
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 4:23 pm
They let you follow another ship's witchspace jump.
Posted: 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!
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!
Posted: 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.
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:01 am
When the (hopefully) soon-to-be-released wormhole scanner is available, that element of risk should disappear...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.
@ Captain H: clearly, there is some
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:22 am
Shhhh! I'm trading hereDiziet Sma wrote:@ Captain H: clearly, there is somewarpedstrange feline definition of the word 'nice' of which I am unaware...
Captain Hesperus
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:47 am
Identifies another sucker?
Wrong thread, but seems a shame to waste the imagery!
Wrong thread, but seems a shame to waste the imagery!
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:24 pm
where do you get these pics?!!!DaddyHoggy wrote:Identifies another sucker?
Wrong thread, but seems a shame to waste the imagery!
and hello to you Makorian!!
B
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:44 pm
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:47 pm
<even more-off topic>Captain Hesperus wrote:
I *knew* it!
</even more off-topic>
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:32 pm
Really? You wanna ease back on the ol' lethal brandy there my friendCaptain Hesperus wrote:
Posted: 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
Captain Hesperus
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 9:13 pm
Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 9:16 pm
Only after too many Lethal Brandies.....DaddyHoggy wrote:Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?
Captain Hesperus
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 9:20 pm
and then you "Go Forth"? (and multiply?)Captain Hesperus wrote:Only after too many Lethal Brandies.....DaddyHoggy wrote:Not "Catpin Slackbladder"?
Captain Hesperus
