Akabat, The Order war council

[Omicron]

First overview begun at Liberty, de facto center of Sirius sector. Map shown jumpgate connections between each particular world, as well less developed known systems beyond the network with charted jumpholes. Surprisingly to some, map featured a couple of restricted areas far beyond common knowledge of Sirian humans. Yet the most prominently exposed location was far from those stars. Focus moved onto hidden portal within wilds of Kansas system, at the very edge of Liberty. Some would recognize the pattern - wreckage marked as “Knossos 8” was damaged alien jumpgate. Still, unnamed space beyond is what concerned The Order more than this derelict. Only single base existed beyond that portal, labelled as “Shrine”.

“Liberty posed significant threat during course of Nomad War. Its entire armed forces were commanded by Nomads in later stages of conflict, providing massive challenge to The Order of that time. Despite our efforts - eliminating each infectee one by one among military and political echelons of Liberty - we still could not root out the center of Nomad influence in this house. Highly elusive, this particular branch of ‘The Wild’ restrains itself heavily in attempt to mask its presence from our operatives. Agent Avery will carry on.”

One of Admiral’s own men stood up, ready to present his own piece of information. Guests just received copies labelled as LNS Tundra, revealing grotesque abomination of Nomad organics and metal. What once was a Liberty siege cruiser, now was twisted by parasite grown outwards from within its hull. Avery cleared his throat and elaborated upon the raw data.

“This, ladies and gentlemen, is a former Naval cruiser lost with all hands aboard in edge worlds. Or so Liberty command was made to believe as this ship was captured by the Nomads during course of its mission. An example to never underestimate Nomad threat, this cruiser now assists bigger Nomad fleets during engagements. Carelessness of Navy caused captain and entire crew to become infested thralls of Nomads, manning this cursed ship to this day. Consider this a warning that not only humans themselves can become a target of incubi. While Nomads clearly shown awkwardness when directly interfacing with non-organic hardware, they are - as a species - more than capable to absorb any technology they come across.”

As he was done, Admiral retook his place.

“Thank you Avery… now back to assessment of Nomad threat within Liberty. Shrine is major point for Nomad cult, attracting seemingly random assortment of individuals seeking so called… enlightenment from this station’s alien overlords. Local elements of our fleet are preparing to neutralize members of this cult. Does anyone have any questions so far?”

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