((Thanks! Oh, and would I be able to construct space stations and such? Or would that require the infrastructure of a city or colony to support it? Secondly, whats that large brown thing in the space map?))
Begin recording, log file 0001
Joseph Thorne speaking, Captain of the research ship NUHFS Tesla.
Finally, after dealing with all that red tape, we can finally begin. We have been given permission to establish a research colony and start work on our goals. However, as eager as everyone is to begin, we can’t just go romping out with the research ship, we will need supplies and a base of operations first. Other factions have already come, and lay claim to the uninhabited planets. That’s fine by me, let them grab all the land they want. Personally I prefer the peace of mind of having a city we can obtain supplies from when times are rough.
In order to stay out of their way, I decided to order the research ship to move in orbit above the planet. The rovers, however, were sent down to search the land north of the city. Hopefully we can find some natural resources to use to give the research colony I have planned a much needed boost. The scout ship, however, being the only armed ship at my disposal, will remain with the research ship, given the recent pirate activity reported in the system. I can afford to lose a rover much more than I can the research ship. Meanwhile, I will conduct what orbital scans I can for a good location for a colony.
Overall, the crew morale is high. There is something invigorating about building an entirely new settlement from scratch. It’s hard work, but rewarding as well. Still some debate about what to name the new colony to be though, I’ll hold an official vote later. Though once we get a suitable location, I plan on getting that bottle of the Centauri ale out and giving it a proper christening. I’ve been saving that thing for years for a proper occasion to use it.
End log file.
Joseph Thorne signing off.
((Actions: Research ship and scout ship in orbit, rovers were sent to explore the area north of the city. The research ship was scanning the green planet.))