»UPLINK: Elgin Primary Node

[Kauket]

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CONNECTED ID: Sapphire Raven
RANK: Keeper
TOPIC: Data Logging

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We initiated a survey team with two Science Vessels, Artemis and Viator Erro, and conducted an exploration mission around the sector. It is imperative that we find a suitable location to set up home before we... perish. As such, we have gone around and viewed those several locations and took into consideration of the benefits and the drawbacks of the area. With our previous data, I believe we can formulate an operation as our findings were quite bountiful. Discussions shall occur within the Phalanx concerning our next movement.

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Survey - Points of Interest

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LOCATION: Planet Hallam, Pennsylvania, Liberty

PROS: Resources, Isolation.

CONS: High traffic system, Liberty, distance from possible supply lines.

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LOCATION: Planet Wichita, Kansas, Independant Worlds

PROS: Habitable, Isolation, Potential resources.

CONS: Gallia is nearby. The Legion is also bordering the place. Supply lines may prove difficult.

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LOCATION: Smoky Hill Nebula, Kansas, Independant Worlds

PROS: Isolated, Secure, Easy to conceal movement.

CONS: Dark Matter clouds conceal any solar energy for absorption. Distance from supply lines. Legion is nearby.

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LOCATION: Planet Colby, Kansas, Independant Worlds

PROS: Isolated, less obvious location. Can be a potential point for communication relays.

CONS: Same with Wichita. Cold environment.

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LOCATION: Planet Forres, Inverness, Independant Worlds

PROS: Habitable, Potential resources, Isolated. Location is near Bretonia.

CONS: Temperature, distance from possible supply lines, possible security issues (Local populace of Inverness). The proximity to the borders of Liberty, as well as local Crayterian forces could potentially raise unwanted questions.

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LOCATION: Planet Elgin, Inverness, Independant Worlds

PROS: Isolated, Out of the way - People won’t notice it instantly.

CONS: Environmental - The planet is cold and basing there will require more resources to maintain through the coldness.

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LOCATION: Aniva Nebula, Sigma-59, Sigmas

PROS: Deposits of Nomadic Crystals/or possibly remains of a structure, are detected within the cloud - may provide some research and economical bonuses. Concealed - easy to hide. May be beneficial for transports to sneak through to Zeta anomaly. Well hidden.

CONS: Distance from supply points. Rocks make it hard for any large vessels to transverse through. Local forces may prove an issue - especially with the Sigmas heating up. Order units are detected in Zeta. Alien sources are detected in nearby sectors.

SCANS

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LOCATION: Tonkin Cloud, Sigma-21, Sigmas

PROS:
Natural formations that may be possibly used as a structure. Ice is present.
CONS: Heavy GMG presence is detected within the nebula. Recent patrols have shown signs of Kusari Naval Forces interest within the system.

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LOCATION: Mekong Cloud, Sigma-21, Sigmas

PROS: Close connection to Sigma-15, allowing easier access to our allies.

CONS: Alien presence detected within the cloud, the source however, is unknown. Area is not concealed.

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LOCATION: Planet Saigon, Sigma-21, Sigmas

PROS: Habitable, Isolated, Potential resources.

CONS: Contested territory, as witnessed during patrols and the initial survey. Core forces patrolling the region, Kusari Naval Forces, The Gas Miners and a Legate under the control of the Farmers Alliance have been noted. Additionally, the distance from colonized space limits supply movement, and can possibly hinder operations planetside.

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LOCATION: Kauthara, Sigma-21, Sigmas

PROS: Less focused on, Potential relay point to listen in on the locals. The moon is an ecological point of interest, protecting the planet from the asteroid impacts with the gravity field, as the moon is tidally locked in. Can be used as a last measure to wipe out the colonies below. “If we can’t get it - no one can. “

CONS: Contested territory. No probability of an operative outpost.

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For now, focus on the defensive stance. Keep up the good work.

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