Section 8 - Logs

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Section 8

Login ID: Hawkins
Entry Date: 23 Nov. 829
Location: Unto Nightfall, Error

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Unknown system cont.

We have been in this system for going on twenty-four hours. So far we have been unable to determine our location. Sysops has failed to establish any connections to either the neural net or Section 8, nor have we encountered any signs of life or activity otherwise within the system. Further, the Nightfall's nav computer seems to be incapable of accurately charting the system as we explore it. Why exactly this may be the case has yet to be determined, though Trasser believes it may be related to damage caused by the power surges we experienced during our jump. If that is so, we should eventually be able to mend the issue and chart a proper map of this place.

In the mean time, we must make due with more old fashioned means of detailing the system's exploration. So far, scans have determined the system to be a binary system made up of two type G8 stars. Orbiting these, we have discovered two planets - one terrestrial, the other a gas giant. The Nightfall's scanners, however, have thus far been unable to gather any detailed information on these. Trasser again blames damaged electronics. Further, we have found two asteroid fields, one of which is contained within a dark nebula. Again, no more detailed analysis is possible. I have so far elected not to explore the nebula. In our current condition, I would rather not risk such an endeavor, especially considering the system's unusual radiation. So far, the Nightfall's shielding is holding, but without the possibility of repair and maintenance, it is only a matter of time before the ship suffers compounding damage.

For now, we have retreated into the second asteroid field. While we appear to be alone here, there is little point in taking any unnecessary chances by remaining in open space. Repairs of the Nightfall's systems continue, as does further analysis of our findings. The crew remains on high alert with twelve-hour shifts. Regrettably, Solemn's fighter was damaged too badly during our escape from [REDACTED] to be launched. As we lack the means to repair it, we must make due without a fighter escort for the time being. One can only hope that we will not find ourselves in need of one.

- Hawkins

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