IRIS' Mapping Expedition
The Intergalactic Research Institute for Sciences initiated a new mapping initiative to further chart known networks of suitable FTL Travel Routes (areas where debris is unable to hinder FTL travel) and gathering further understanding of already mapping areas. As a part of this initiative, a special research and cartography vessel named 'Endeavor' designed for long-distance travel was commissioned and placed into service under the direction of a human IRIS scientist named "Utsebe Bolton", though the ship housed a variety of species aboard its crew as it embarked on its 10 year long journey into the galaxy. The ship was packed to the brim with research labs, scanning suites, and other related equipment made possible with the assistance of the IRIS-developed SEIRA system (Self Evolving Intelligent Research Assistant) while also conducting tests on faster FTL Travel.