RE: »CASE: Final Journey - Kauket - 03-02-2023

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identified: Templar Frostbite
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Frost reporting in observational report, forwarded from the Main Uplink, regarding the potential relation to amly-dk-001.

Operator Mala and unit ERI confirmed the visual data of a Order "Oasis" class Liner - named OAV-Sekhet.Aaru - stranded adrift within the dark matter storms. Indepth scans were shrouded by the illusive nature of the supercharged dark matter, however preliminary scans confirmed critical breaches in several locations of the vessel.



Upon further interrogative queries, we managed to discover the vessel was pulled out of the hyperspatial tunnels when in transit within the Omicrons, meeting a catastrophic demise upon forced exit. No crew members survived, barring two artificial units. The units identified as "Ba" and "Ka" - with Ka leading the conversation. It became clear that these units required extraction before they were turned to the hands of their tyrannical oppressors, the Order. We pressed for as much data as possible during the encounter.

However, a hostile SAR came on-scene to retrieve the vessel. Extracting the vessel was not probable at the time, nor did the units make any attempt to transfer to a host body for relocation. We can confirm the vessel did not come into contact with any XB-SNT specimens. Despite the interference of an XB compromised Gunboat platform and their brief distraction, we opted not to destroy the Order cruiser. Not yet. After awaiting their return, we pressed for more information to get as much data as possible before more hostiles showed up. The Eidolon Wraith went green on attack directives, damaging the S8 Cruiser that was present. In retaliation, The Order directed the Xenos to eliminate the Oasis.

While it was not environmentally ideal to protect the vessel, we can find rejoice in that the "Ka and Ba" automated delegates were not extracted by the hostiles to return to their subjugation. In the end, they were liberated and we prevented additional data falling into their hands, much to the dismay of us losing a chance at liberating a unit.



What was most notable in this encounter is that an XB specimen arrived on scene. Scans determined it was an amalgamation of a Valor warship. The specimen in question did not appear to be contaminated with any XB-SNT traces either. With the subject terminated, the E-W withdrew and returned to observational duties.

We managed to retrieve samples of the destroyed unit. Interestingly, the remains indicate that this vessel was a prototype, a highly modified unit not adhering to any of the known architectures we know for automation within Sirius. Components are mixed, some retrofitted older parts, some of Corsair origin. Whoever the creator was, cannot be determined for certain with this custom set up. More interestingly, we retrieved some artifact, possibly of XB origin, with devices attached to it. The objects have been passed on to R&D for analysis.

This encounter seems to tie in with other investigations regarding the "health" of the hyperspatial tunnels is connected to the amly-dk-001 set up.




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RE: »CASE: Final Journey - monmarfori - 04-14-2023

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identified: Variant
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Variant reporting on an expedition log under "Final Journey" conducted on the late hours of April 13 to the early hours of April 14, 830 AS.

I took the "Corvo"-class science vessel called Artemis and met a group of SLRC ships who pointed me to the direction of the Baxter anomaly near Ikarus Station. Three XB-SNT cruiser-sized readings were reported and were seemingly attracted to the anomaly as it constantly orbited. Nevertheless, me, Lazurith, and the SLRC vessels kept their distance as per usual protocol.

There was another XB sighting, although a smaller one, but in no case was it related to the three XB-SNT readings nor did it show direct aggression. Eventually, Revenant came and told us we'll be having reinforcements soon. On a side note, there was a Brigand and a hostile Crayterian cruiser that fortunately left, without paying any attention to us or the anomaly. I returned to Java and took my research vessel, the Pentation.

Fortunately, one "Arbiter"-class battleship came to our aid, the Achlys. However, something unexpected occurred. While doing a routine areal scan, ECM disruptors revealed the presence of a Rogue identifying as Montes and an Order spy liner with a cloaking device. Just before it could escape, I managed to pursue the latter with the assistance of a Kusari Naval offer, Kazu Chidori, who stopped the Order vessel in its tracks. I was under orders to destroy the XP, and it was carried out successfully. The remaining prisoners were taken onboard the Achlys.

We then moved back to the XB-SNT identified anomaly for immediate sterilization. What was interesting is that the XB-SNT readings made no attempt at attacking any of us. Instead, they seemed to mindlessly circle around the anomaly as it ignored the Achlys' gunfire. Eventually, all three of them were sterilized and we jumped to the Inverness system after collecting enough data on the Tau-23 anomaly.

While in Inverness, we met a robot called "Heavy Beep" and a fellow member known as Imogen Jau. After that, we decided to make the jump to Omicron Delta. However, there were some delays, but we managed to successfully analyze the Baxter anomaly present within the Tokelau Ice Cloud, which was noticeably different from the others in that a strong gravitational anomaly was present.

The next anomaly we visited was the famous "Prophet" anomaly in the dark matter storm that covers the Kepler system. This one was unique in that there were three Baxter anomalies forming a perfect equilateral triangle with a liner at the center. Despite possible Xeno interference, none of them were found and we headed to the Galileo system to ensure a safe jump to the next anomaly in the Texas system. We were initially concerned about "Wolf", better known as Hemlocke. Fortunately, they did not attempt to attack any of our vessels at any given moment.

We then jumped to our final anomaly in the expedition. It seemed that the anomaly was the product of Ageira attempting to create an even more powerful variant of a jump-gate, one that could travel large distances. Although the dark matter cloud was cleared, the area remained highly radioactive, even after several centuries have passed. Once we analyzed it, we went back to Valravn without incident.

Attached below is the data readout on the Baxter anomalies visited by the expedition:

DATA READOUT 830-BXT

- Tau-23 Baxter Anomaly: XB-SNT presence confirmed, Seemed to be aware of the anomaly only. Threat eliminated without any harm.
- Omicron Delta Baxter Anomaly: XB-SNT presence unconfirmed. Different from other Baxter anomalies due to a strong gravitational interference speculatively caused by multiple gravity wells. Wreck of a "Mule"-class freighter discovered.
- "Prophet" Anomaly: XB-SNT presence confirmed, though not in this expedition. Stabilized triage of Baxter anomalies. Hypothesized to be three gravity wells merging into one, which would be ideal for Sentinel incursions. Liner is present in the center.
- Texas Baxter Anomaly: XB-SNT presence unconfirmed. Artificial; caused by Ageira's failed jumpgate experiments. Strong radiation presence, due to a concentrated mass of energy. Once covered by dark matter, but only the wreck and anomaly remain to this day.

That will be all for now. Variant out.

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»CASE: Final Journey - A/)- The Inner Phalanx - 12-30-2021

Situation: Final Journey

Authorised personnel: Technocratic Directorate, Allen Coates, Gary Schultz, Adularescene, Spinel.

OBJECTIVES:

- Bioanalysis of the Sentinels.
- Counter-strategy and technology against Sentinel hostilities.
- Containment Drone development.
- Preserve subject 'Ridge' (Vincent Abrams)
- Overwatch the Triage Anomaly.
- Prevent the Order from provoking a major reaction from the Sentinels.


HAZARDS:

- Mnestic Scent / Mnemonic Tracking | Memetic Hazards
- Environmental Threat - Dark Matter Storm, Radiation, Hyperspatial Compression
- Physical Threat - Hostile Lifeforms
- Anterograde Amnesia Threat
- Spacetime Spatial Displacement
- Cybernetic Symbiote Disturbance


LIMITATIONS & RESTRICTIONS:

  • All data pertaining to this task is classified, including dossiers, aliases or entities.
  • No information may be disclosed to any individual or Technocrat alike.
  • Information gathered is to be immediately disclosed in order to prevent contamination.
  • Unauthorised readers may be sterilized via memory amendment or termination.
  • Operatives are to remain on passive with local Human organisations.
  • Operatives may proceed further than three clicks with the Triage, unless another Technocrat is in mortal danger.


REQUIREMENTS & REMEDIES:

All personnel assigned to this task must receive the bio-organic “Voidstead” upgrade package to their neural amenability graft in order to withstand any anomalous hypercompression incursions through the Triage. Personnel must pass all medical evaluations, undergo expeditionary physical alteration procedures, and must complete a Level 2 Psionic Theory training course.

Regular physiological and psychological checks are required every twenty four hours. Cognitive refresh and resolve is recommended every twenty-four hours to prevent mental atrophy.

Amnestic solutions are available if individuals are compromised. If essential data is held, individuals must compile the data to the Uplink and as a last resort, attempt to seek temporary refuge at the Shrine - through site XB-GW-KNS-01.




PRIMARY DOSSIERS:
** - Speculation
* - Needs citation


::CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT: DIRECTORATE ONLY::



RE: »CASE: Final Journey - Kauket - 02-06-2022

...neural.uplink detected...
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identified: Revenant
...TRANSLATING DATA...

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More information has been entailed regarding these 'star structures' appearing around the Triage. These structures are known as Bells, information was retrieved from word of mouth, originating from OBS-002.

The first appearance of such structure was detected within the depths of Kepler, Vector origin Foxtrot Three. Interrogation on local who collaborated with a Gallic Intelligence unit, subject Richard Towers of the Research Vessel Everlasting revealed information upon this first appearance, noting that for the brief time it had existed, it was unguarded. The Object had disappeared after approximately a week after discovery.

The forwarded data.




Further observation of the Triage revealed that one structure emerged out of the anomaly, followed by another three weeks later.




The newest appearance of a Bell - within one of the last noted Incursion Point within Sigma-59.




Observations are to be retained, but it is speculated that these "Bells" are vector beacons for the Sentinels to converge on. Each appearance of the Bells coaligns with the vectors of incursion points. One warning from a Vagrant was received before it had wiped itself, that their tribe should prepare from the recent incursion into the Triage.


Approximately at 19:00 SMT, Vincent, myself and a Vagrant had converged upon the Triage to initiate a sensory experimentation in regards to the speculated theory of Vincent's connection with the Triage. However, his ship went unresponsive and was dragged into the formation, opening it up once more.

This incursion entailed a displacement to an undiscovered location, brief geological studies upon the mineral samples gathered estimated the formation was beyond the Edge Nebulae, however the pinpoint location of the sector was yet to be determined. The sortie flew further into the Nebulae, discovering a Planetoid remain within the cloud. Movement was detected within the cluster, but it was unclear as to what.

A crystalline sample, akin to an artifact, was retrieved from the cluster and is in holding for analysis.

Vincent, myself, and Eris, had flown around the sector and had failed to discover any exiting anomaly. The key to escaping entailed within a wreckage of a deprecated Liberty Gunboat, with a damaged hyperspatial protoype drive. The device was heavily damaged and required sacrifical components from my fighter craft to make operational again. With a boost from the Hawfinch's powercore, there was a half chance of failure and shorting the device. As you may know from reading this report, the hotrigged drive functioned enough for one unstable jump out of the sector. The exit point had landed us within the Sigma-59 system. Fortunately, the present Overwatch vessels did not initiate any hostilities beyond their usual verbal rhetoric.

It should be noted that will be more Xenophage activity from here on out.


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RE: »CASE: Final Journey - Ashlyn Gearing - 04-30-2022

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>> SENDER: Ashlyn "Black Tulip" Gearing
>> RECIPIENT: Revenant
>> SUBJECT: Coronado Gate Investigation


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Good day

As per request I'll forward you the black box recordings and visual data, giving a quick run down on our observations at the Gate Debris site.

We found out that several larger chunks emit a source of radiation and absorb energy into these chunks. Atleast three of them were spotted out and mercenary "Ego" emitted a epicentre between these floating debris. According to his thesis we might be able to open up something, maybe a anomaly signature or creating any spike of energy do get more insight. After trying to launch explosive armaments and larger snubcraft mounted pulse cannons on these rocks we unfortunately couldn't observe anything big. Ego mentioned seeing something at times. So either we need more pulse based armament types, Screamer mines... or mayhaps even larger sized ordnance for these tests. Or an energy cell could be also lend a hand on this matter, unsure which type would be sufficient I leave that up to you.

Also possibilites could be that a riddle is there to it trying to activate the chunks in a certain order, but we tend to stick to the first assumption of just needing more energy to fuel the debris. No sign of any Sentinel activites nearby the alien gate ruins were sighted. So we left empty handed only with the observations we made.

However when we were flying back to Freeport 14 we stumbled upon sudden Sentinel activity. One "cruiser"-sized warform roamed around the Coronado-Cortez Jump Gate construction site... Can it be that we were looking at the wrong jump gate mayhaps, but this can not be? Well, I got no clue how human made jump gates work precisely, maybe this was just coincidence, but definitely noteworthy to report aswell. We left the area without attacking the warform.

Look in the attached files for any auditive and visual recordings. Have a good day, stay safe!

Best Regards,


Ashlyn Gearing


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