Starlight Research Consortium - Documenting and Reporting

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From: "Freeport 14" - Dr. Aspen Harlow

Subject: Grant Fulfillment: A-225-T

Encryption Strength: Impossible

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Hey folks,

Making this somewhat belated report on behalf of the Director. We spoke briefly in space about my absence, nothing much to worry about. If anyone's curious, you can ask me later.

During our chat, a particular Hunter swing by after overhearing us on proximity channels. I'm not often fond of them lingering around, the BHG typically want to shoot some of our fine visitors, but this one's a special case. It took a minute to get them to open up, but I'll vouch for them. They're the same one that sent us a message recently, offering their services if we need a hired gun for anything. I'll leave that up to administration, of course.

Well, with them tagging along, the Dreamscape set out to take care of one of our open grant requests that's been sitting a while, aiding in the transit of Zoner research teams away from Ames to the much more hospitable Pygar, shearing winds aside. The flight was fairly unremarkable the whole way, and the Hunter was pretty quiet, but it was nice to accomplish something without the world collapsing on our heads for once. A relief, honestly.

Here's to similar smooth operations in the future. And remember, credit for this one goes to Sailas.

--Dr. Aspen Harlow
Exploration, SLRC

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Flight Log Recording

[12.06.2023 00:47:13] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Just heading out on a research mission. You want to come with us?
[12.06.2023 00:47:18] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Heading to Kepler.
[12.06.2023 00:47:27] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Kepler, hm?
[12.06.2023 00:47:47] ANGEL-09: Kepler? Hmm... Well I can come if it is required.
[12.06.2023 00:47:49] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Aye, picking up research corps from there.
[12.06.2023 00:48:02] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: If you like, the company is welcomed.
[12.06.2023 00:48:13] ANGEL-09: Fine...
[12.06.2023 00:48:15] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: They'd have a cozier ride aboard the Dreamscape.
[12.06.2023 00:48:26] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Though there were some readings I wanted to take.
[12.06.2023 00:48:26] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Sounds like a plan, let's head out!
[12.06.2023 00:48:42] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: That's fine, Aspen. Might be a good idea. Been a bit since we were down there.
[12.06.2023 00:49:34] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: I really miss flying smaller ships. [He enters in orders on a panel nearby.]
[12.06.2023 00:49:45] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: I was warned that there might be some out of the ordinary hyperspatial activity there.
[12.06.2023 00:49:47] ANGEL-09: To make our communication simple... Nine will suffy.
[12.06.2023 00:49:50] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Well. Beyond the usual.
[12.06.2023 00:49:57] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: [In the background] ?: Scanners are ready, Dr. Montgomery.
[12.06.2023 00:49:59] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Copy, Nine.
[12.06.2023 00:50:04] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Copy.
[12.06.2023 00:50:59] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Jump completed.
[12.06.2023 00:51:09] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Keeping form, command.
[12.06.2023 00:51:19] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: We'll be bypassing New Tokyo, FYI.

/.../

[12.06.2023 01:01:28] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: We're torturing this poor hunter.
[12.06.2023 01:01:36] ANGEL-09: ...
[12.06.2023 01:01:47] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Doesn't seem like the sharing type anyway. Glad we have the company though.
[12.06.2023 01:01:59] ANGEL-09: I have my reasons.
[12.06.2023 01:02:04] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Having someone who knows how to fight is a relief.
[12.06.2023 01:02:29] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: We'll be entering hyperspace after picking up our people. Up to you if you want to come along, heading to the Omegas.
[12.06.2023 01:02:34] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Wouldn't happen to have any tips for staying alive in a dogfight, Nine?
[12.06.2023 01:02:53] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Rather, Omicron Theta, sorry.
[12.06.2023 01:03:04] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: This place /sucks/.
[12.06.2023 01:03:05] ANGEL-09: I'm afraid I can't answer this question.
[12.06.2023 01:03:35] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Is that confidential?
[12.06.2023 01:03:47] ANGEL-09: No... just... hmm...

/.../

[12.06.2023 01:14:57] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Welcome to Theta, Nine. Been?
[12.06.2023 01:15:07] ANGEL-09: Some years ago.
[12.06.2023 01:15:24] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Not a fan of the Omicrons myself.
[12.06.2023 01:15:31] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Always weird shit happening out here.
[12.06.2023 01:15:36] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: And then some.
[12.06.2023 01:15:47] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: You won't find cozier in the Omicrons though.
[12.06.2023 01:15:54] ANGEL-09: Depends what you mean by 'weird shit'.
[12.06.2023 01:16:14] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Sensor ghosts, etc.
[12.06.2023 01:16:28] ANGEL-09: Ghosts do not exist.
[12.06.2023 01:16:36] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Correct.
[12.06.2023 01:16:55] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: That's what I meant by "weird shit".
[12.06.2023 01:17:01] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: There's stranger than ghosts in space.
[12.06.2023 01:17:08] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: It's encompassed in the phrase.
[12.06.2023 01:17:26] ANGEL-09: Hmm..
[12.06.2023 01:17:32] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Planet Pygar colony, this is SLRC Dreamscape, we have four research parties wishing to come to the surface.
[12.06.2023 01:17:42] SLRC-HV>Dreamscape: Sailas: Requesting mooring access.
[12.06.2023 01:17:53] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Say hi to the giant bugs.
[12.06.2023 01:17:56] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: Just kidding.
[12.06.2023 01:18:01] SLRC-XV>Cryptomnesia: I think they truly were just rumors.

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