Outpost 448

"'Sure, most of it has been stripped and rebuilt over recent years. But the core, the soul of this base has seen worse times than these.' - Ular, Outpost 448"

Information
The Colonial Union's Outpost 448 is one of the few remaining strongholds of the Colonial Union. Although its position seems strong, it is clear that the station is not immune to the ravages of space. It is used as the main headquarters of the Colonial Union, having laboratories and one of the most prestigious Colonial Union Academies, although this was shut down due to the damage caused to the station. To the public, it is unknown who or what caused such catastrophic damage.

This is the starting point for all CU faction ships. The amenities outside the station are a repair station, general store, and warp station. Inside the outpost are the Barber, Neural Rewirer, a market division, and the Nova bar. The station is the center of Colonial Union influence, housing the command center that assigns faction missions.

Station Lore
Sixty-one Union-standard years ago, 3144 UE, Outpost 448 was founded as a supply station for fringe voyagers by a Sylvassi named Anatu. The structure was built from melted scrap of old, retired warships. Over the years Outpost 448 was refined and built upon, having only twice fallen to vigilantes. Anatu ran the station until his death in 3172 UE when he and several other crews of fringe explorers defended the station against a raider attack. For Anatus service in establishing and defending the station, there was a monument built in the hall of heroes at the Outpost 448 Research Wing.

In the most recent decade, the galaxy saw an increase in activity among intergalactic pioneers. These pioneers were attracted by trade, mining, research, and the possibility of finding the lost colony. In response, Outpost 448 was authorized to become a Colonial Union Hub to accommodate the rise in expeditions. Darine Hatham was appointed to the position of Commander in the Command Center. As a seasoned officer, she plans to establish Colonial Union law in the galaxy, however, two unexpected events took place. Intergalactic Warp was cut off and 'code black' was activated at the research wing causing it to teleport away. Both for an unknown reason.

Missions
There are several public missions available for all factions to complete. The only CU faction restricted missions are 'The Wasted Wing' and 'Explorer's Appeal' given by Eldon Gatra (This disables long-range comms for faction missions).
 * Rumibard Warger at his top gives a series starting with 'Artifact Retrieval'.


 * Kim Solveras located in hydroponics gives a series starting with 'Locate Research Team'.
 * Charra Tilmur is at the center column gives a series starting with 'Stolen Medical Supplies'.
 * Ghogran Varseil at the black market gives 'Borthix Trade'.
 * Bomy Tozolt is stuck in customs gives 'Food for Bomy'.

Related:
 * Move Live Cargo
 * Smuggle Shipment into Outpost 448

Trade
Several NPCs that sell supplies in the market sector, the black market, and the Nova Bar. Furthermore, there is a general store outside the station that can be teleported to.
 * Biscuit Buddy 403 at the biscuit store sells; Classic Biscuit, Emergency Biscuit, Funky Biscuit, Frozen Biscuit, Perfect Biscuit, Spicy Biscuit, and Spicy Crumble Biscuit.


 * Automated Sales Unit 89-033 at the black market sells; Burst Rifle, Healing Beam Rifle, Heavy Pistols, Phase Pistols, Smuggler’s Pistols, and Splitshots.


 * Yagavo at the market division sells; Classic Biscuits, CU Rations, Fire Extinguishers, Repair Guns, and Scanners.
 * Dreks at the market division sells, Beam Pistols and Heavy Beam Pistols.
 * Wilta Trem the barkeeper at Nova sells; Engine Sludge, Gloom Wine, Port Ale, Rookie’s Rum, and Sylvassi Brew.
 * Rodak, at Wargers relics agency sells to AOG members only; Coolant, Fuel Capsules, and refills missiles. The Sylvassi also buys contraband cargo.

Layout


Center Column

This Center Column is the core of Outpost 448. The area is crowded with people trying to the other side of the station. It is where many of the desk jobs are located. Clerk Charra Tilmur works at the officer assignment desk which has opened to the public, giving a mission series. Eldon Gatra works at the supply hold and voyaging services that give the Explorer's Appeal for the CU faction. Lastly, Weise Quel is the information master of this galaxy who is a primary source for lore. Cuinn Sogik discusses his plan to join the Colonial Union Habitation Division.

Trivia

 * In a few transmissions received from C.U. ships, some captains worry that if the Union government does not tell its people what happened soon, they will demand an answer- creating chaos for the Union.
 * Outpost 448 was originally named Outpost 44, before being changed for unspecified reasons.