Section 8 - Personal Logs

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Section 8

Personal Logs

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Login ID: Hawkins
Entry #: 02
Encryption: Fortress

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15. Nov. 828

Ousia Research Outpost continued to remain silent, despite repeated attempts to hail it. My suspicions about the station, however, were proven accurate nonetheless, when an Auxesian cruiser - the Cepheus, Hel-class - arrived at the Knossos gate and opened fire on the Nightfall. We managed to escape unscathed, but were forced to perform an emergency hyperspace jump to the Hudson system. The Xenos on Barrow Base were unable to hide their surprise at our unscheduled appearance. At least we were fortunate in them having a supply of jump drive batteries available for purchase.

I suppose I should not be surprised that the Auxesians have set up operations around the jump gate, nor that they will do anything to protect their "prize." Our own operations in the area will need to be adapted accordingly, but we cannot give up so easily. This discovery is too important for us to pull in our tail and leave it to our enemy - especially if it is somehow related to the Kepler situation.

I have instructed "Solemn" and "Corax" to make contact with Revenant, if they can track her down. Perhaps they can assist us, though I harbor little optimism in that regard.

In the mean time, we have little choice but to return to Kansas and continue our operations. We need in-depth scans of the gate. I will have the crew prepare for departure within the hour. Let us hope that we can perform our duties unhindered this time.

That is all for now.

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Olivia Sable