The Frontier Laid Out in Black & White (July 8, 2011)

[ChrisReid]

J. King was studying the universe maps and plotted out a simple projection of his own. He's created a representation of the Gemini Sector for use in plotting cargo runs. J. inquired about expanding this to more sectors, but no source coordinate reference is readily available. You can grab his Gemini SVG here (2 kb svgz).

I've been admiring the extensive universe map you have available for a little while now, and I've been wondering if source data (coordinates, classes, jump-line doubles) might be available. I recently created an SVG map of the Gemini sector (attached for your reference) for my personal use, printed so that I might better plan cargon runs when on solid ground, and while it is stylistically simple, I find it is both useful and has a certain sense of beauty


I began to imagine what a wonder a grand map might look like, how refreshing it would be to control its styling easily and so on. The only trouble is that to re-plot each star would be a rather onerous task---Gemini wasn't so bad with only 69 stars and 82 routes, but it still took some time to get it right, sadly. In the hope that I migth save myself considerable trouble, I thought I might ask.

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Original update published on July 8, 2011

 

[Kevin Caccamo]

Here's a better rendering of that SVG.

 

[Six-Gun Slim]

I'm playing Privateer now, and I was disappointed to find out that there is no jump connecting Rikel and Eden as shown on our official universe map. The in-game map and Prophecy map both confirm this.

 

[Bandit LOAF]

Rikel-Eden is a hidden jump line (which only appears in Righteous Fire).

 

[Wojo]

Whats the reason for the eden -> rikel jump point? You want to go back and check out the Retros again anyway! I actually never discovered that hidden jump point until my last playthrough. (I believe it's about my 7th or 8th complete playthrough!). I just backtracked the way I came... Am I missing some last little plot point or something?

I know the game is over - the admiral tells me the credits.

 

[ChrisReid]

Yeah, and it's a real long backtrack to go back to Perry to see Terrell. Eden->Rikel makes it just a couple short jumps.

 

[Wedge009]

I just backtracked the way I came... Am I missing some last little plot point or something?

Obviously you found Jones by paying attention to what the Retro on Eden told you. If I recall correctly, there should be a jump sphere around where you encounter Jones and his guard - that's the one that leads you to Rikel. It should show on the radar, if you're near enough.