HCSTA

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REPORT #825-007

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TO: HCSTA High Commissar Alexey Novikov
FROM: SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov
RE: Expedition to omicron Alpha & Beta

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Comrade High Commissar,

The crew of “Kardashev” salutes you as one!

Hereby we present you the report on our recent expedition to Omicron Alpha & Beta.

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REPORT SUMMARY

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“Bystrina” expedition alongside Militsiya forces carried out a swift recon mission to Omicron Alpha and Beta for the purpose of updating the maps of the systems, collecting intelligence and studying points of research interest.

Throughout the expedition our “Sipukha” agent Major Grachov managed to circumvent Outcasts’ comm channels to extract some intel of no particular interest. We also managed to spot the source of cryo organisms in Omicron Beta and get samples of liquid cardamine that might be beneficial for “Tselina” project.

In Omicron Epsilon and Tohoku systems we spotted asteroids of natural origin that seem to be remains of what used to be a moon or a planet that was destroyed 100-200 million years ago under unknown circumstances. We also spotted a base of REDACTED in Omicron Epsilon system.

All ships returned safe to Omega 55 system afterwards.

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COURSE OF ACTION

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Forces Deployed:
SCEC:

• CPRV “Kardashev”. Captain – Dr. Mstislav Belov.
  
• “Sipukha” CPW “Pripyat”. Captain – Major Anatoliy Grachov
  

Militsiya:

• CPW “Kronshtadt”. Captain – Commander Antonov
  
• “Kuzma-2” of Kuzma wing, “Waran” bomber. Pilot – *CLASSIFIED*.
  
• Personal “Waran” bomber of comrade Gennadiy Belov.
  

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ITINERARY:

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Omega 55 -> Omicron Theta -> Sigma 17 -> Sigma 19 -> Omicron Beta -> Omicron Alpha

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ITINERARY ON RETURNING:

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Omicron Alpha -> Omicron Beta -> Omicron Epsilon -> Tohoku -> Okinawa -> Sigma 59 -> Omicron Sigma -> Omicron Minor -> Omicron Delta -> Omicron Kappa -> Omicron Theta -> Omega 55

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The route to Omicron Alpha was without major incidents.

In Sigma 17 we became witnesses to a clash between GMG vessel and Corsairs. We decided not to interfere and to carry on.

In Omicron Beta we studied planet Elysium, that proved to be useless for our goals. The firewall of neighbouring Outasts’ Galicia facility was circumvented by Major Grachov. However, out of Outcasts’ banter we could not extract valuable information except for the location of cry organisms’ collecting spot. “Kuzma-2” conducted a recon sweep and obtained the necessary samples for the further study. The pilot also obtained liquid cardamine, that might prove to be useful in the future research.

We then proceeded to Omicron Alpha system, where we updated the map info. We visited the wreckage of “Hispania” to pay tribute to brave Coalitioners through whom the great Communistic idea was transferred to Sirius sector.

We safely reached Omicron Epsilon system that was obviously under control of the Order. We spotted a few major facilities of theirs, including Carthage Shipyard. It is in this system where we found peculiar asteroid formations that are presumed to be remains of a celestial object of moon or planetoid class. The radio-carbon analysis indicated that the catastrophe that caused the demise of the object mentioned happened between 100 and 200 million years ago. This is very recently by cosmic standards. The patterns of tectonic fractures indicate that the crack happened due to a massive strike from outside, not from inside of planetary core. Thus, we assume there might be three hypotheses:

1. Collision of the object with a massive asteroid from beyond;
   
2. Collision of the object with another celestial object of the system, like planet and its mood or with another planet;
   
3. Use of WMD of immense power.
   

The pattern of chemical elements distribution in the remains was uniform and we failed to find traces of other celestial objects. Therefore, although unlikely from the first glance, hypothesis 3 is quite probable and should not be dismissed. However, further meticulous surveys are needed.

Our team also spotted a lair of REDACTED in 2C quadrant. The base was not affected by any of our weaponry, including the heavy ones. The base also used sphere-shaped glowing objects that were emitting waves similar to our generators. We assume, these are REDACTED primary source of energy on their facilities, since when we started shooting at them the power from the guns defending the lair was diverted. In case of contacts with such objects, extreme caution is highly advised.

In the system of Tohoku we spotted the same asteroid-remains of an unknown celestial object with similar time of destruction. The proximity of the systems and similarity of the patterns contribute to hypothesis 3. Our team also found the facility “Heaven’s Gate” that we read about in the reports on “Nomad Wars” of the Order and other factions.

In Sigma 59 we spotted GMG giant space station “Niigata Space City”. Our particular attention was drawn to solar panels used for harvesting solar energy from the nearest star. We scanned the structure thereof and believe, we can reverse-engineer them for the use of the Coalition.

Afterwards, the forces returned safely to Omega 55 system.

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FURTHER RESEARCH NOTES & CONCLUSIONS

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1. Reverse-engineering of GMG solar panels is to be launched at Mykolaiv Station.
   
2. Further geological survey of asteroid formations in Omicron Epsilon and Tohoku is needed. If hypothesis 3 is confirmed, our treatment of REDACTED should be changed as well as the treat we attribute to them. Their history is also to be revised.
   
3. Omicron Alpha and Omicron Beta are of no particular interest to the Coalition. This might change should the study of the obtained samples of liquid cardamine and cryo organisms yield valuable results.
   

Although the expedition did not contribute significantly to “Renegade” and “Tselina” projects, the overall data collected enlarge our database and constitute value as a basis for future research.

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Hail the Unity of Our People!
With respect,
SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov

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END OF REPORT

HCSTA

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REPORT SUMMARY #825-008

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TO: HCSTA High Commissar Alexey Novikov
FROM: SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov
RE: Expedition to omicron Alpha & Beta

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Comrade High Commissar,

The crew of “Kardashev” salutes you as one!

The last few weeks were busy for SCEC and thus I deem it appropriate to provide a brief summary of the events in this single report.

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Case 1. Location – Sigma 59

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First of all, our forces received reports on suspicious activities in Omicrons and Sigmas recently and we decided to investigate. In Sigma 59 we found two ships with unknown IFF fighting a Core capital vessel. Having eliminated one, the Core vessel with significant damage sustained withdrew, while we pursued the second vessel. It turned out to be a standard transport, yet its hull was fortified with unknown materials and the equipment was of the best quality. With difficulty, we managed to put it down, two our vessels having sustained critical damage. The risk was justified, as we picked up samples of unique equipment and tailored it to use on allied “Tempest” class carriers. We also discovered, that the vessel in question was an automatic drone. The salvaged remains were secured and will surely benefit Aspirant Shweik’s research on robotic software and hardware.

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Case 2. Location – Omicron Delta

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On direct orders of comrade Premiere Mehmed Selim, SCEC forces joined our glorious SCRA and Order allies in a valiant attempt to restore peace and balance for the free Zoners of Freeport 11. An illegal installation “Freeport 11.5” was erected in dangerous vicinity to Freeport 11 and the decision was made to dismantle it. However, the SCEC primary gains in the operation were obtaining remains of three big REDACTED specimen, classified in Order documents as “Marduk” and “Void Archon”. Appearing from nowhere (cloaking device was most probably used), the specimen attacked our formations resulting in a few ships sustaining critical damage. However, our forces were enough to eradicate the threat. Having dealt with the REDACTED, we picked the remains and successfully finished the siege. The remains were delivered to Plesetsk facility.

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Case 3. Location – Omicron Minor, Omicron Iota

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The most recent development was our follow-up survey of a jumpgate of unknown origin located in Omicron Minor system that has been thoroughly described in our previous report. Our regular follow up survey was interrupted by a civilian vessel under Freelancer IFF. Major Grachov did not believe the pilot that the latter was just exploring the area, since the statistical chance of meeting a civilian vessel in this remote area is miniscule. We concurred. Feeling threatened, the ship successfully used and passed the gates, proving the point that human-made ships can pass REDACTED jumpgates. The decision was made to launch probes first, and then to send our snub vessels in.

We successfully passed through and observed specular sight: a whole system of REDACTED with seemingly functioning REDACTED tradelanes, the derelict versions of which we previously observed in Omicron Minor system. The entrance to the system is heavily guarded by automatic weapon platforms that inhibit ship’s capability to cruise. Realising our small forces to venture forth, we collected as much information as was possible, in particularly we studied a gas giant in proximity to the jumpgates and found high concentration of “Azurite” in the upper layers of its atmosphere. Having retrieved the probe, we returned to Omicron Minor and headed back to Omega 55 system.

At some point we realised we were being spied on: we were picking intensive radio interferences as well as feeling sudden headache as during the previous encounters with REDACTED specimen. Thus, the snub vessels were sent to serve as rearguards while “Kardashev” could secure the finding of the mission safely. To my regret, we lost all of the snub vessels in a fight against unknown specimen. “Kardashev” had no visual contact with the foe, and the reports from the snubs were limited. As of now, we are sure that Major Grachov and Lieutenant Gennadiy Belov were picked up by an Order patrol in Sigma 17 system. However, the pilot of Kuzma-2 in a valiant attempt to save his comrades launched a suicide attack in which he was killed. The gramota and financial support to his family are to be issued by HCSTA late on in a separate document. The data were successfully secured at Plesetsk.

FURTHER RESEARCH NOTES:
The further research provides a full-scaled expedition to Omicron Iota in the future, possibly with Order allied vessels and Zoner pathfinders. The detailed scientific observations as to the events reported on are to be sent to you in details, should you request so.

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Hail the Unity of Our People!
With respect,
SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov

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END OF REPORT