Stellar Cartography in Lotus Fleet RP.

[BLZBUB]

 So, as most of you may know, I prefer to know where I am and where the ships in RP are. And where they're going, in relation to the Star Trek galaxy. As such, I would like to start a discussion on settling on an Lotus Fleet ""official RP galaxy map"". so to speak.

My first and oldest map I use is here: http://www.chartgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/star-trek-map1.jpeg

 Granted it is old, and sectors are difficult to work out with the predominance of lines on the map, but it represents a fairly comprehensive listing of bases/planets/stellar objects, and it is large at 2919x1960.

 What other resources do you have to suggest?

[Evshell]

That's the one I've always used and it is the most accurate based on cannon in my opinion. It also jives more or less closely with the general arrangement of factions in STO. I vote for using that map "officially".

[Kheren]

That's the one I also always refer to. It is also the most accurate one in terms of actual astronomy and is very detailed, not only with iconic and canon places, but with other places we can use to enrich the Trek universe with our own original adventures. STO's maps are just gaming maps tailored to the limits of the game itself; this one shows us why you don't get from the Klingon border to Vulcan in twenty-four hours a la Jar jar Abrams.

Didn't find a better one yet. This one gets my vote anytime.

[BLZBUB]

If we get an agreement on this one, and I endorse it as well, should we post it into the RP Guides forum along with those Official warp calculator and stardate calculator posts already there?

[Kheren]

I would say yes.

[BLZBUB]

I have uploaded that map to the RP Guide section. If that is not OK with y'all, delete the post.