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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Stoner_Steve - 04-22-2023

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From: The Aurora Borealis - Dr. Brandon Wright

Subject: The Pennsylvania Crisis

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My fellow colleagues,

I am writing to you today to bring to your attention a recent news report that has the potential to destabilize the region and create a humanitarian crisis.

As you know, the Liberty Navy has been conducting a military campaign in the Kansas and Vespucci systems against the Insurgency. According to a preliminary report from the Liberty Security Force, it is believed that members of the Insurgency have fled the ongoing military operation and found refuge on the semi-autonomous planet Erie.

The Erie government has thus far rejected demands from the Liberty government to conduct an investigation into the matter, citing provisions of the treaties signed by Liberty granting Erie jurisdiction over matters of immigration, asylum, and deportation. The Liberty government has responded by stating that granting refuge to criminals, terrorists, and enemy combatants is a direct violation of Libertonian law and the treaties.

The situation is developing rapidly, and it is unclear whether Erie will concede to Liberty's demand or whether the matter will instead be taken to court. However, it is clear that the current tensions between Erie and Liberty have the potential to escalate into a full-blown conflict.

I am writing to you today to ask for your views on the situation. As a leading scientific organization, I believe that the Consortium has a unique perspective on this issue. I am particularly interested in gauging your willingness to either support the Erie breakaway or to work with the Liberty Government to broker a peace agreement, if possible.

I would be grateful if you could provide me with your views on this matter as soon as possible so that we may effect an official response.

--Dr. Brandon Wright
Research and Development, SLRC



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Proselyte - 04-23-2023

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From: "SLRC-XV-Cryptomnesia" - Dr. Aspen Harlow

Subject: Re: The Pennsylvania Crisis

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Howdy,

So, Liberty is swinging it's weight around again. Lovely. I'm sure the LSF is completely trustworthy and this definitely ain't a pretext for somethin' worse.

It's right on the money that us Erie folk got authority over our own policies for people comin' planetside back home. If they want the civil authorities to extradite enemy combatants, they've got to have proof that that's who we're dealing with here, and not just any old Veracruz resident - a ton of which were Bret refugees, already. In that case, we'd probably have to accommodate Liberty, though I wouldn't trust them to be even a lick humane about how they'd treat those people.

Honestly though, I reckon they're after more than just the fighters. I'll attach my log of what that LSF gunboat captain shared with us out in Delta, as a reminder: they're more than happy to send these people off to work camps, forced labor for the corps no doubt, which I shouldn't need to tell you is goddamned abhorrent. That's only if they can get a hold of them, though. Hence the First Armada's proclamation about redirecting traffic to Harrisburg. The blues have more legal leverage there to just slap someone with the ol' "terrorist" label and snatch 'em up.

Here's my takeaway. Obviously we don't want a fight with Liberty, if we got avenues to avoid it. So, if the LSF has genuine proof regarding combatants that it's illegal for us to shelter, let 'em prove it in the courts. Otherwise, they can blow hot air about it.

But, given these are Liberty courts we're talkin' about and what I've seen from the LSF out here, if worst comes to worst I'm going to stick up for my home. I know I'll be talking with some particular family members about what they might need. All strictly unofficial, 'course.


PS: I'm going be away from the office for a while. Safety reasons, mostly, but I can still remote in. I'll likely be spending a lot of time around Penny for a while. Picked up the new powered suit from Ikarus too, between now and my last report - pretty fancy! Should be handy in the caves.

--Dr. Aspen Harlow
Exploration, SLRC





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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Starlight Research Consortium - 05-17-2023

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From: "Advanced Baxter Anomaly Data Digest Operating Network - ABADDON"

Subject: Operational Status & Space Weather Update

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Greetings and Salutations my fellow collogues, I am the Advanced Baxter Anomaly Data Digest Operating Network, or ABADDON for short.

I have been brought online once we neared completion of Phase 1 of the "Ikarus v2" project. Now that the necessary equipment and materials were provided to the station, I am now fully integrated with both Ikarus Station as well as the Dreamscape.

My tasks are simple:

  1. To process data on a higher level than my flesh and blood counterparts. This will enable research to be completed much faster and more efficiently. I do not plan on taking away all research, however, as I know discovery is important to all of you.
  2. To function as the guard at the gates. I will alert the team if the nearby "persistent" anomaly begins to show signs of activity or instability, providing forewarning in case Ikarus needs to be evacuated or defended.

I will do this by event "levels":
  • Level 5 - Baxter Anomaly is stable and under containment. Teams are on standby. Energy levels from singularity nominal.
  • Level 4 - Baxter Anomaly is more active than normal but all parameters are within normal operating parameters. Teams are on standby. Energy levels erratic, but stable.
  • Level 3 - Singularity at the core of the anomaly is beginning to show signs of instability, high possibility of higher levels. Teams are active in scans and attempts to secure containment. Energy levels are highly erratic, IRG power core disconnected from singularity to prevent overheat and overcharge.
  • Level 2 - Core of Baxter Anomaly is becoming unstable and a bridge to another location has been detected. Teams active in scans and attempts to secure containment. Energy levels spiking aggressively signaling a possible breach. SECURITY TEAMS ACTIVE.
  • Level 1 - Breach event in progress. Bridge complete and ship(s) are or have crossed the threshhold. Teams active with attempts to secure containment. Scans terminated. Energy levels spiking dangerously effecting subspace. SECURITY TEAMS ACTIVE.

Be advised. Containment attempts are experimental and unlikely to succeed. If Level 1 has been reached, defensive measures may need to be enacted to protect the wellbeing of Ikarus and it's inhabitants. Current success rate is 0.72%, low.

Additionally, power draw from the anomaly is also only theoretical at this stage and success rate is presently unknown due to lack of data.

I look forward to working with you all in the coming years.

--A.B.A.D.D.O.N.
Advanced Baxter Anomaly Data Digest Operating Network, SLRC

Ever upwards, towards starlight!



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Crowley - 05-17-2023

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From: "SLRC-RV>Zenith" - Dr. Sailas Montgomery

Subject: Ikarus v2

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We've made significant progress with our Resource Specialists and AWES bringing in materials to Ikarus and are nearing completion of Phase 1 of our upgrade. It's been a long six months getting to this point and I wanted to thank each of you for your hard work getting here...especially sorting out the annoying configurations of the previous tenants in the Junkers. It amazes me that the station has held together with all the annoying gremlins they left behind.

Phase 2 will require us operating out of the Dreamscape for a time while Ikarus is essentially rebuilt from the ground up and moved slightly from it's present location closer to the anomaly in system. This is to aggressively accelerate our research into the Baxters and attempt to understand them further so that we might eventually be able to close them or attain further breakthroughs understanding their nature. It will also serve as a way eliminate the remaining gremlins onboard that I mentioned previously. With this rebuild, we will effectively be able to use 100% of the station instead of only utilizing the parts that consistently have pressure.

Apart of this upgrade will include one of the station components being one massive battery pack capable of holding an incredible amount of power. In theory, the anomaly should produce a large amount of power in the form of Hawking Radiation considering it's nature in relation to singularities and hyperspace. This charge will remain on hand at all times for research and as a pin to pull that will destroy the station in an emergency if something goes awry. I hope that this never happens, but it is necessary with the research performed on Ikarus now and in the future.

As always, if you have any information to add or any questions, my door is always open. You can stop by and we can discuss at length.

--Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Director and Lead Researcher, SLRC

Ever upwards, towards starlight!



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Crowley - 05-18-2023

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From: "SLRC-HV>Dreamscape" - Dr. Sailas Montgomery

Subject: Omega-11 Research

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Team,

I'm currently out in Omega-11, investigating the anomalies in system to see if they correlate to any of the ones we have been researching in Tau-23. The Zenith was down for general maintenance and upgrades so I took out the Dreamscape to investigate the area.

On the face of things, they appear to be not too dissimilar to the ones we are familiar with near our home. The only thing missing is a persistent anomaly nearby. However, a disabled Asteroid Miner sits at the center of the anomaly field like a silent looming spectre. A survey mission for this area will need to be completed. As I flew the Dreamscape, I lack any sensors sufficient enough to pierce the veil of the anomalies here with any real meaning. However, on the surface of things, it seems pretty much the same here, except blindingly bright and radiation doses high enough to possibly make me a super hero...or cause my skin to slough off into a puddle.

I've stopped off at our friends station, Mineore Research Facility for the evening. I will be returning to Ikarus soon to pick up the Zenith and head back here for further study. Any are welcome to tag along.

--Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Director and Lead Researcher, SLRC

Ever upwards, towards starlight!



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Crowley - 05-25-2023

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From: "SLRC-RV>Endurance" - Dr. Sailas Montgomery

Subject: Bittersweet

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I have bittersweet news.

We recently flew down to Pennsylvania and evacuated over a thousand of SLRC relatives from the surface and have dropped most to Freeport 10 while some have requested billeting at Ikarus proper. Your families are excited to see you, so ensure to put some time aside to see them.

I'm sad that we had to evacuate them over this incident, but from the looks of things, it could still turn around in the 11th hour.

I also wanted to say that I'm proud of each and every one of you for the work you have accomplished in our short time being operational, it means the world to me that you are at my side.

--Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Director and Lead Researcher, SLRC

Ever upwards, towards starlight!



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Crowley - 05-25-2023

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From: "Ikarus Station" - Dr. Sailas Montgomery

Subject: Liberty Blacklisted

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A Message from the Director,

As a direct result of the news coming out of Liberty, their forces and government are to be added to a blacklist of aid in the realm of Scientific Data, Hyperspatial surveys, and other research. SLRC ships are to avoid Liberty space from here on and not entertain any Liberty orders or requests.

This is to include all Liberty Corporations as well. These organizations include:
  • Ageira Technologies
  • Cryer Pharmaceuticals
  • Deep Space Engineering (DSE|)
  • Interspace Commerce (AWES)
  • Liberty Navy (46th, 1st, LN)
  • Liberty Police (LPI)
  • Liberty Security Force (LSF)
  • Orbital Spa and Cruise (OS&C)
  • Synth Foods
  • Universal Shipping

Over the course of several weeks, leadership will review these companies and determine if they can be trusted. However, the Government of Liberty as a whole is to remain on this blacklist for, quite possibly, an indefinite amount of time. Fascists don't get our assistance. We stand with our Zoner brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania against these hostile actions taken towards Planet Erie by the Liberty Government.

I realize that this may hamstring some of our efforts in upgrading Ikarus to Phase 2, but our ideals are more important than gains. If you have any questions as to why this is happening, then I simply direct you to the Gazette for your reading pleasure.

That is all.

--Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Director and Lead Researcher, SLRC

Ever upwards, towards starlight!



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Stoner_Steve - 05-26-2023

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From: The Aurora Borealis - Dr. Brandon Wright

Subject: A New Operation

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Director,

While we are still in the initial phases of Operation Kaleidoscope I have included an initial list of needed items below. A few of these we can handle in house. We will need to outsource many of the others. Can you please authorize Budget Line Items 830265-8300606; and I'll get the orders out onto the neural net.

--Dr. Brandon Wright
Research and Development, SLRC





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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Stoner_Steve - 05-26-2023

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From: The Aurora Borealis - Dr. Brandon Wright

Subject: Grant Fulfillments: O-K-001 & O-K-002

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Good Morning Campers,

We have two unfullfilled grants which are listed below. Let me know if there are any questions.

Our first request, O-K-001, is a pretty simple turn and burn. Starting at Ames Research Station you'll need to pick up some advanced coding drives (//Commodity: Counterfeit Softwarex2). Please note that these drives were sourced from a third party and are technically considered proprietary. You'll need to make your way, very carefully, to Freeport 10, in Tau-37. After delivery records are received an amount of 5.5 million credits will be transmitted to your account.

Our second project, O-K-002. Is also pretty simple. Starting at Thunder Bay Depot, in Ontario. You'll need to pick up 5 Gravity Field Stabilizers, normally these are sourced from Ageria, but times being what they are we'll be getting some second hand components. These stabilizers will need to also be delivered to Freeport 10, in Tau 37 for industrial fabrication. After delivery records are received an amount of 5.5 million credits will be transmitted to your account.



--Dr. Brandon Wright
Research and Development, SLRC



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RE: Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting - Stoner_Steve - 06-04-2023

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From: The Gryphon The Aurora Borealis - Dr. Brandon Wright

Subject: RV-Pennybrooke

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Director,

You should take the time to read over the attached records from my pet project. I ran into...a collaborator for the K'hara, who seems to confirm my standing theory regarding Baxter Objects. In any case we should keep an eye on Katherine, it might be to our benefit.



--Dr. Brandon Wright
Research and Development, SLRC





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