Quick 2300AD Aliens question

A thread of 2 messages, 8 May 1992 to 9 May 1992, in the order they were sent.

#4099 Quick 2300AD Aliens question

Mark F. Cook · 8 May 1992

I was perusing the 2300AD Director's Guide, when something caught my
attention.  In the description of the Pentapod race (pg. 260, it lists
their home world as being in orbit around DM+43 1953, a small red star.

I can't find that damn star *ANYWHERE* on the near star map included
with the game.  Should I be assuming that it's *beyond* what's known
in the game as 'Near Space'?  Does this also mean that humanity is not
actually aware of the location of the Pentapods true home world (nothing
in the rules state this, but I get the impression that it *is* what GDW
intended).

What's the scoop, gang?

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#4103 Re: Quick 2300AD Aliens question

C. Roald · 9 May 1992 · reply to #4099

>I was perusing the 2300AD Director's Guide, when something caught my
>attention.  In the description of the Pentapod race (pg. 260, it lists
>their home world as being in orbit around DM+43 1953, a small red star.
>
>I can't find that damn star *ANYWHERE* on the near star map included
>with the game.  Should I be assuming that it's *beyond* what's known
>in the game as 'Near Space'?

The Near Star List gives its coordinates as X -28.4, Y 19.8, Z 32.1.
It's on the map on the back cover, about an inch and a half above Xi
Ursae Majoris.  That does imply that the Pentapods have pretty extensive
star-faring culture. A visit would be very interesting.

      c.r.

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