To: The Order Primary Fleet

[Olivier Cesari]

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Esteemed Associates,

It is my utmost pleasure to make your acquaintance. Deceiver Olivier Cesari of the Lane Hacker Inner Circle transmitting the message. I hope this correspondence finds you in good health and high spirits. As experts in our field, we are all too aware of the untold of difficulties that plague the Omicrons, and that is the justification we have recently provided you with our exceptional Counterfeit Software. It is our way of demonstrating the level of quality that we have become known for, and we hope that it has been useful to you. In return for our generous delivery, we have received Kemwer Munitions for our operations in Liberty. As you know, ammunition is as necessary to us as ink to a pen, and we are grateful for your contribution to our cause.

Moreover, we have some captivating information that we believe will be of great interest to you. Recently, while on a mission, I had the opportunity to engage with a Zoner. During our conversation, the individual shared valuable insights concerning the Bretonia-induced events in particular sectors, with a focus on the Independent Worlds region. Though I must state that I was not personally involved in these events, I am confident that the information we have obtained will be of immense value to your endeavors. The individual's firsthand experience and in-depth knowledge of the situation brought a new level of clarity to our understanding of the Bretonia-induced events. As we examined the intel, it became apparent it could potentially prove valuable.

According to our source, there are potential signs of Nomad involvement in the Inverness sector, but we must be clear that we have no concrete evidence to support this claim. Nonetheless, it is a worrying thought that the Nomads may have their claws embedded in these incidents. It is our responsibility to remain watchful and examine all possibilities. The mere thought of Nomad involvement is cause for concern. Their far-reaching influence, alongside their ill intentions have plagued the Sirius for far too long. We have reason to believe that their potential presence in the Independent Worlds is not mere coincidence, but a calculated move on their part to expand their reach and further their threatening agenda. We cannot sit idly by while these strange beings plot their next moves. With your vast resources and network, I suppose your people may be privy to information that could aid us in our efforts to combat this threat. Therefore, I'd be delighted if you could shed some light on the matter at hand. Permit me to say that I possess access to helpful intel that is likely to be of interest to you, as well.

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[Promotheus]

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Admiral Solandros

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Admiral Solandros
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Hail Deceiver Olivier Cesari,

The mutually beneficial understanding between our two groups has foiled the Nomads and their sympathizers on more than one occasion. As such I know the value of taking your information at face value when presented with it. All the more because it corroborates some of the reports we’ve received from some our operatives.

In recognition of our cooperation I will share some classified information with you, perhaps it will grant you a new angle to further investigate this alongside our operatives in the field.
Some time ago the Order launched an assault on Nomad forces in what was then dubbed the ‘Drake’ system. The alien menace had firmly taken root in the system, to the point where they had even constructed a nomad jump gate. Upon it’s destruction the jump gate seemingly collapsed in on itself, all connections to the system itself were severed shortly after.

The Drake system, though now far beyond our reaches, was relatively close to Inverness. We have heard rumors and received the occasional reports of Nomads in the area but lacked the local manpower to properly sweep the system, especially with Auxesia’s citadel located in it.

It would be my theory that the Nomad survivors from Drake have managed to obtain a foothold again. We will investigate this more closely however I urge you to be cautious if you intend to look into the system yourself; we know at least one of Auxesia’s leaders was infected and that rot rarely ever stays contained on its own.


I will be in touch.

Yours sincerely,
Admiral Solandros

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[Olivier Cesari]

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Esteemed Admiral,

I'm pleased to have received your response, Admiral Solandros. The data you've provided is undeniably charming, yet simultaneously, it's evoking a sense of trepidation within me. The intricacies of the information you've presented are nothing short of captivating, but the implications of it all are enough to make one's blood run cold. Allow me to clarify, I was hitherto uninformed of the violent events that unfolded in Drake, which now stands as a system without entry, as you'd suggest. Our interest lies not in involving outselves into the muddle developing in Inverness, but rather safeguarding the Independent Worlds and our vested interests. I'm keen to preventing the contagion from infiltrating into our realm, although I harbor doubts as to whether we would succumb to such well-known machinations.

I am lightly alarmed at the likelihood of a supposed Nomad infiltration, as you have hinted. I find myself undeniably pleased by the database you have provided, to say the least. After a meticulous examination of the radio logs, I have chanced upon a plethora of references made by different individuals, which have left me somewhat curious. I had a firsthand encounter with one of the allegedly "supposed infected" individuals, just recently in Kepler. The individual in question (RV-Pennybrooke) was being approached by a group of Xenos, who had accused the subject of harboring sympathies towards our main subject, the Nomads. It was a spectacle to behold, albeit a rather exciting one. Such encounters had been warned to me beforehand, but it was an experience that left a lasting impression on my mind.

Upon witnessing the incident, a cold realization dawned upon me that these encounters may be connected in some fashion. Hence, it was the reason I have reached out to the Order for further clarification on the matter. It brings me satisfaction to learn of the Order's willingness to collaborate. In the event that you deem it necessary, Admiral, I stand ready to supply you with additional data packs, referring to these matters. I have intriguing data packs to present to you, Mister Solandros. I also possess evidence of a technological nature that your adversaries have recently dispatched to Liberty. Perhaps, might be of your use.

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[Promotheus]

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Admiral Solandros

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Hail Deceiver Olivier Cesari,

While I have full confidence in our operatives in the field, the Order will gladly accept any information the Lane Hackers might have gathered regarding the Nomads and their infected ilk, or those who would sabotage our efforts at curbing said threat.

I look forward to seeing what you have prepared.

Yours sincerely,
Admiral Solandros

[Olivier Cesari]

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Mister Solandros, I hope that I made myself perfectly transparent in my previous discourse. Hence, I trust that it is unnecessary to reiterate any previously stated points in this here transmission. However, if perchance you have any wise guidance to demonstrate on how to manipulate these Nomads more effectively, then I am all ears. After all, we are open to bettering our techniques in dealing with these peculiar creatures, though I must say, I have utmost faith in our abilities. I am not particularly fascinated by these occurrences taking place in our sectors. It appears that aligning oneself with the Nomads might have become the vogue, the latest fad if you will.

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Radio Logs: 19th February 830, 18:11:48, Kepler

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[19.02.2023 18:11:48] XA-Cobra: Someone who forgot what boundaries were.
[19.02.2023 18:11:56] XA-Cobra: Hold until signalled.
[19.02.2023 18:12:04] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Look, I wasn't planning on heading here specifically. Hyperspace interference.
[19.02.2023 18:12:05] XA-Phantom.37: Got it.
[19.02.2023 18:12:18] A/)-Revenant: Ah.
[19.02.2023 18:12:53] A/)-Revenant: What kind of inteference?
[19.02.2023 18:13:19] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: I was jumping to Texas. Or at least, that was the projected jump.
[19.02.2023 18:13:30] RV-Pennybrooke: Something, or more likely someone, interfered.
[19.02.2023 18:13:38] A/)-Revenant: Texas, you say?
[19.02.2023 18:14:31] Amalfi: CO: Your vessel does not possess a rift drive.
[19.02.2023 18:14:48] A/)-Revenant: Would you like a gold star for your observational skills?
[19.02.2023 18:14:58] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Jumping as in, jumping via anomaly.
[19.02.2023 18:15:02] A/)-Revenant: Yes. She did just mention hyperspatial interferences.
[19.02.2023 18:15:25] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: The jump hole was....re-routed, it seems.
[19.02.2023 18:15:40] Amalfi: CO: A jumphole that suddenly spans whole Liberty?
[19.02.2023 18:15:56] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Stranger things have happened.
[19.02.2023 18:16:01] XA-Cobra: And I'm sure the pet you had jump in on top of you was also an accidental re-route.
[19.02.2023 18:16:16] A/)-Revenant: Hyperspatial disturbances are a fickle thing.
[19.02.2023 18:16:29] A/)-Revenant: It is why tinkering with jump drives is so incredibly dangerous, as is opening them.
[19.02.2023 18:16:36] XA-Cobra: I can never understand your kind, for all your hidden loyalties you're awfully brazen about it.
[19.02.2023 18:16:37] A/)-Revenant: Anything can come through, just as you can land anywhere.
[19.02.2023 18:16:41] LH~Olivier.Cesari: I'd assume that they'd first wreck your ship apart, then reroute you to somewhere else.
[19.02.2023 18:16:43] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: No, that was deliberate. Goodness, Cobra, are you still talking about that? It's been years.
[19.02.2023 18:17:05] XA-Cobra: I tend to not forget people summoning capital-class nomad vessels.
[19.02.2023 18:17:09] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Must have left quite an impression.
[19.02.2023 18:17:52] Yankee.Doodle: You don't want a Nomad battleship dropping onto your head out of nowhere for so many reasons...
[19.02.2023 18:17:55] XA-Cobra: You have an open admission, zoner, would you still object if I did what needed to be done?
[19.02.2023 18:18:30] LH~Olivier.Cesari: It appears that Nomads aren't all that uncommon in these areas.
[19.02.2023 18:18:46] Yankee.Doodle: I am not this station's administration. I object to breach of NFZ but I cannot enforce it.
[19.02.2023 18:18:49] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Yes, well. The anomaly does tend to attract them. As it does humans, I suppose.
[19.02.2023 18:19:13] A/)-Revenant: I don't understand you, Katherine.
[19.02.2023 18:19:22] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Likewise, Rev.
[19.02.2023 18:19:53] A/)-Revenant: You're obviously conscious enough to make solid observations, yet you're... so... uncaring of what you decide to do.
[19.02.2023 18:20:20] XA-Cobra: I have only one question.
[19.02.2023 18:20:28] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: I wouldn't say that. I always act with purpose, never randomly.
[19.02.2023 18:21:01] A/)-Revenant: I suppose that is the path you've ultimately decided years ago then.
[19.02.2023 18:21:20] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Around a decade ago by now, I believe.

[19.02.2023 18:21:37] XA-Cobra: You addressed the nomad which jumped in after you like a lover. Are you really that far gone?l

[19.02.2023 18:22:29] Amalfi: CO: I cannot disagree with that.
[19.02.2023 18:22:45] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: I'm not averse to describing that relationship to someone interested, but I don't think you really are.
[19.02.2023 18:22:58] A/)-Revenant:  ...Whyyyy.... are you like thisss...
[19.02.2023 18:22:59] Amalfi: CO: Signor Ingram is actually quite clever from his position.
[19.02.2023 18:23:00] XA-Cobra: I don't ask questions that I don't want answers to.
[19.02.2023 18:23:13] XA-Cobra: Why are you voluntarily in league with those things?
[19.02.2023 18:23:43] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Well, what do you want to know? How we met? How we fell in love? How we spend our dates?
[19.02.2023 18:23:54] A/)-Revenant: I don't understand you.
[19.02.2023 18:24:02] A/)-Revenant: You can't compatiable with a silicone lifeform as a carbon being.
[19.02.2023 18:24:06] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Yes. You have said that before in this very conversation.
[19.02.2023 18:24:10] RV-Pennybrooke: As well as numerous other times.
[19.02.2023 18:24:11] Yankee.Doodle: *snorts* This whole thing is a bit surreal.
[19.02.2023 18:24:13] A/)-Revenant: Well - Maybe -- ... Don't??
[19.02.2023 18:24:15] Amalfi: CO: What am I hearing? Why am I hearing it?
[19.02.2023 18:24:34] XA-Cobra: So you admit it then?
[19.02.2023 18:24:40] A/)-Revenant: [calmly] I am furious.
[19.02.2023 18:24:46] XA-Cobra: You're literally having a relationship with a nomad?
[19.02.2023 18:24:50] XA-Cobra: As if it were a person.
[19.02.2023 18:25:13] LH~Olivier.Cesari: Bloody hell. Isn't this thrilling.
[19.02.2023 18:25:14] A/)-Revenant: I suppose it could be worse... could be an animal.
[19.02.2023 18:25:15] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: It's a sentient being. Whether it's a 'person' depends on your definition, I suppose.
[19.02.2023 18:25:21] A/)-Revenant: Or an inanimate object.
[19.02.2023 18:25:27] XA-Cobra: You truly are a lost cause, Katherine.
[19.02.2023 18:25:59] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: I'd rudely respond with "much like yours", but actually, I think you make some good points, Cobra.
[19.02.2023 18:26:06] RV-Pennybrooke: I don't want to be overly cynical.
[19.02.2023 18:26:25] A/)-Revenant: Say, Katherine, when you were jumping into Texas, where did you come from?
[19.02.2023 18:26:31] RV-Pennybrooke: Er...Bering? Why?
[19.02.2023 18:26:36] XA-Cobra: I can relate to a general distaste for people, but even I'm not so demented as to think aliens are any different.
[19.02.2023 18:26:37] A/)-Revenant: That's all I wanted to know.
[19.02.2023 18:26:52] XA-Cobra: Sentience is always a gateway to the kind of mistakes people make.
[19.02.2023 18:26:55] XA-Cobra: Subjectivity.
[19.02.2023 18:27:02] A/)-Revenant: Enjoy your ... er... egh - ugh -- hckkkk --- "feelings talk"
[19.02.2023 18:27:07] A/)-Revenant: Eeghghgh... Disgusting
[19.02.2023 18:27:08] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Hrm, well. There's good ones among humans, as there are amongst theirs.
[19.02.2023 18:27:21] RV-Pennybrooke: Katherine: Don't choke now, Rev.
[19.02.2023 18:27:31] A/)-Revenant: I have a bucket for such occasion.
[19.02.2023 18:27:35] XA-Cobra: I've heard enough.
[19.02.2023 18:27:50] A/)-Revenant: Quite resourceful things, these buckets.
[19.02.2023 18:27:51] Amalfi: CO: Cloaked signature detected.
[19.02.2023 18:27:53] LH~Olivier.Cesari: Cloak signatures. Beware.
[19.02.2023 18:28:43] XA-Cobra: Lock it in, you know what you have to do.
[19.02.2023 18:29:27] XA-Phantom.37: Going in.
[19.02.2023 18:29:32] XA-Phantom.37: Weapons online.
[19.02.2023 18:30:30] Amalfi: CO: Alien worshippers are not worthy of defending.
[19.02.2023 18:32:06] 2023-02-19 18:32:08 SMT  Traffic control alert: RV-Pennybrooke has requested to dock

If perhaps you find yourself requiring any further counterfeit software, or maybe some of our own light weaponry, you need only give me the word. I'll see to it personally that it's delivered straight to your doorstep, no questions asked. And let's face it, it wouldn't do us any harm to keep a watchful eye on these otherworldly creatures as well. After all, I presume your noble cause centers around their eradication. To keep it short, this exchange of information should suffice for the intelligence you've provided.

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