A potentional candidate who origins from Gallia is discovered within the Cortez system. This individual is known as Archard Morneault, who was recently outcasted from the Naval Royalists. He has suffered a emotional loss of his close friend, who was terminated with a bullet to the head. I have offered out a place for him within the fleet. His knowledge with the Gallics may be resourceful in the longer run.
He had proven himself in Cortez, as the Initiative vessels had some kind of problem going on with the Fifth fleet - The Fifth Admiral having personal issues with Maverick - a Captain of the Cincinnati. The two Dreadnaughts were... pathetically attempting to attack each other. Admiral O'Neill was delaying for his comrades to arrive.
Eventually - a large wing of Fifth fighters had came to assist the Admiral, and engaged with our vessels. We retaliated and returned fire. Risking my own life several times from close calls - we succeeded in the fight without any losses on our side or the Initiative's side. However, one vessel of the opposing force managed to escape.
After finally finishing off the Odyssey, I invited Archard to be an apprentice under my command, to turn that I teach him about the Sirius and the Nomads. He will be assisting our assets - however - his... vessel may be an issue.
For now, he is permitted to fly it under certain conditions. Treat him as kin, and welcome him aboard for now. Watch him, teach him, respect him.
Ish'tar
Specimen Ish'tar has been sighted in Pennsylvania today, near Planet Erie. It was accompanied by another superior mindnode known as the Nergal - the Ish'tar appears to have a /very/ long range offensive capabilities, ranging up to roughly 10'klicks. Making it a very dangerous specimen, it abuses it's powers to experiment on the local populace - either threatening with extermination, or to seemingly mind control individuals. The creature was put out of action by mulitple Naval vessels in the area. Though, during it's time of idling and waiting, the most notable 'words' mentioned by it was "Sunderland marked for Genesis"? Perhaps a term for infestation? Who knows.
The said specimen was also sighted earlier in New Berlin the other day - it appeared to be provoking aggression within the local populace. It's unknown as to why it's doing this - we can only speculate it's expermenting the social standards of the area - perhaps trying to gain an advantage by provoking unrest in the system.
For now, research and observement is advised. The Ish'tar being is resistant to EM-disruption devices - as we once tested with Hunt, thus allowing it to 'vanish' on will, making hostilities practically useless - unless a massive amount of force is present to deliver quick damage before it's departure.
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