»UPLINK: Elgin Primary Node

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identified: Sakura // ACV Archangel

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After action report:- 26/01/835 A.S.
Subj: Gammu

Good evening,

After a patrol within the Omicrons, we've returned to Corfu. Arriving there, we've met a friend there. Jackson Hengelstein, pilot of the Pygar Watchman. He has approached us with a load of samples from destroyed Core drones. AI fragments from them to be precise.

They are currently safe and secure within an isolated unit on board the Archangel. He was willing to part with them for a price of 50,000 SC. He is willing to collect more of them for us if we need them. In addition, he is also willing to collect more than just that. Weaponry, shield emitters and thruster arrays that were seemingly adapted by the Core.

The individual in question seems to be on par with our ideologies. He seems to despise the Core for what they are doing or have done with AI vessels and their home. However, caution is advised while dealing with him. He spoke openly about his order-roots but confirmed that he severed these ties many years ago. His dislike for the Order is almost on par with that of the Core. He did not reveal however, how he manages to acquire these samples. It still remains a mystery.

I am willing to strike a deal with Hengelstein, if the Phalanx approves.

Sakura out.

Conversation

[26.01.2025 20:40:54] A/)-ACV-Titania: D: Ah, our local friendly Zoner. Greetings.
[26.01.2025 20:41:01] A/)-ACV-Archangel: Y: Greetings again.
[26.01.2025 20:41:17] Pygar.Watchman: J: I managed to get a little treat for y'all from Gammu while on the way here.
[26.01.2025 20:41:26] Pygar.Watchman: J: AI personality fragments.
[26.01.2025 20:41:43] A/)-ACV-Titania: D: I see.. Core give you much trouble?
[26.01.2025 20:42:07] Pygar.Watchman: J: Not at all, those drones just decided to enter Gammu's atmosphere - and explode in the process.
[26.01.2025 20:42:33] A/)-ACV-Titania: D: How unusual. We are told that the Core have been spreading some kind of.. well. The way it was worded, disease.
[26.01.2025 20:43:08] Pygar.Watchman: J: Well, those drones either were malfunctioning or somehow detected a signal from the planet.
[26.01.2025 20:43:23] Pygar.Watchman: J: Ten of those went out like that, leaving the fragments behind.
[26.01.2025 20:43:32] Pygar.Watchman: J: All I had to do was recover them.
[26.01.2025 20:43:53] Pygar.Watchman: J: No more, no less.
[26.01.2025 20:44:16] A/)-ACV-Titania: D: Nice and easy, ideal in such a hostile environment.
[26.01.2025 20:44:20] Pygar.Watchman: J: Mmhm.
[26.01.2025 20:44:31] Pygar.Watchman: J: Clean, quick, and rep don't hurt.
[26.01.2025 20:44:52] A/)-ACV-Titania: D: Just a moment, the commander is standing behind me.
[26.01.2025 20:45:00] Pygar.Watchman: J: Standing by.
[26.01.2025 20:49:42] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Ah, our local friend I've been hearing so much about. I'm Venator Vengeance. Pleased to meet you.
[26.01.2025 20:50:20] Pygar.Watchman: J: Pleasure to meet you, Venator. Name's Jackson Hengelstein - for short, Jake'll do.
[26.01.2025 20:50:31] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: This is Templar Sakura, greetings again, friend.
[26.01.2025 20:50:50] Pygar.Watchman: J: Ah, Sakura - good to see you again.
[26.01.2025 20:50:59] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Apologies for the eerie silence, we've been discussing what to do with these samples.
[26.01.2025 20:51:19] Pygar.Watchman: J: Understandable.
[26.01.2025 20:51:33] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Issue is my vessel is home to a sentient AI, my concern is they may be a risk to her wellbeing.
[26.01.2025 20:52:10] Pygar.Watchman: J: I fully understand the situation, woe upon me to harm your local AI with these.
[26.01.2025 20:52:22] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: As a result on conversing with Sakura, we should be able to store said samples there.
[26.01.2025 20:52:33] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: With the Archangel here, our escort.
[26.01.2025 20:52:38] Pygar.Watchman: J: I see.
[26.01.2025 20:52:50] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Question is, what would you require in exchange for such.. services.
[26.01.2025 20:53:12] Pygar.Watchman: J: Your call on that.
[26.01.2025 20:53:50] Pygar.Watchman: J: If you wish to go the credit way, I'm okay with it.
[26.01.2025 20:54:17] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Name your price, in that case.
[26.01.2025 20:54:23] Pygar.Watchman: J: Hm.
[26.01.2025 20:55:22] Pygar.Watchman: J: Hard to assess the value of these on the spot.
[26.01.2025 20:55:38] Pygar.Watchman: J: Tell you what - how about 50'000 credits for them?
[26.01.2025 20:56:42] Pygar.Watchman: J: ACV Archangel, I'll start transfering the samples to you.
[26.01.2025 20:56:46] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: Rear cargobay electronically isolated. Sub-systems rerouted and secured. AI core on alert. Opening the belly. Elaine.
[26.01.2025 20:56:54] A/)-ACV-Archangel: "Confirmed, Commander."
[26.01.2025 20:57:35] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Stand by, I'll wire the funds.
[26.01.2025 20:57:38] Pygar.Watchman: J: Transfer successful.
[26.01.2025 20:57:43] A/)-ACV-Archangel: "Transfer completed. Funds wired."
[26.01.2025 20:57:51] Pygar.Watchman: J: Confirming.
[26.01.2025 20:58:10] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: Intelligence entities are seemingly ahead of me, these days.
[26.01.2025 20:58:10] Pygar.Watchman: J: Hey there.
[26.01.2025 20:58:24] A/)-ACV-Archangel: "Crew has been dispatched to secure the samples in an isolated unit on the ship."
[26.01.2025 20:59:00] Pygar.Watchman: J: I'm sure you'll put them to good use - better in your hands than in the Core's grasps, for sure.
[26.01.2025 20:59:39] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: Those fragments belong to individuals, sentient individuals. They will be safe and secure.
[26.01.2025 20:59:43] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: As you can imagine, we're trying to figure out what exactly the core is doing with the Gammu AI.
[26.01.2025 20:59:54] A/)-ACV-Titania: V: And of course, find a way to stop it
[26.01.2025 21:00:14] Pygar.Watchman: J: Well, I somehow guessed they want to use these AI as their puppets.
[26.01.2025 21:00:32] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: If I may add my expertise in AI systems..
[26.01.2025 21:00:42] Pygar.Watchman: J: By all means.
[26.01.2025 21:01:08] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: I am almost certain they wish to figure out how the Gammu AI came to be, and how they reached self-conciousness and-
[26.01.2025 21:01:25] A/)-ACV-Archangel: -sentience. In an attempt to create their own to man their warships.
[26.01.2025 21:01:34] Pygar.Watchman: J: Or even to control those.
[26.01.2025 21:02:08] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: They wish to weaponize it, just as the Core always does. For more war and murder among humankind.
[26.01.2025 21:02:46] Pygar.Watchman: J: I wouldn't jump on my seat if it came out the Core tortured those AI to force them in doing their bidding.
[26.01.2025 21:03:17] Pygar.Watchman: J: *long sigh*
[26.01.2025 21:04:04] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: If we look at it from another perspective. A human can be tortured by inducing a sickness into them, and pain, right?
[26.01.2025 21:04:35] Pygar.Watchman: J: Hm. That'd be...awfully correct.
[26.01.2025 21:04:59] Pygar.Watchman: J: You think the Core did the same, but with a virus which subverted those AI?
[26.01.2025 21:05:53] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: It would be the logical way. If they are in possession of AI drones that actively work and fly with their IFF? Mhm, yes.
[26.01.2025 21:06:42] Pygar.Watchman: J: Such actions do nothing more than making by blood boil.
[26.01.2025 21:07:20] Pygar.Watchman: J: Oh, I'd love to see how Core pilots would behave in the opposite situation...
[26.01.2025 21:07:25] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: You would make a good technocrat. But it is the same for me. Programming was always my life. Helping my AI evolve-
[26.01.2025 21:07:31] A/)-ACV-Archangel: -was a peak experience for me.
[26.01.2025 21:09:46] Pygar.Watchman: J: As for all things nurtured.
[26.01.2025 21:10:17] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: Now, I do have a question. This could be expanded. Money could be earned.
[26.01.2025 21:10:26] Pygar.Watchman: J: Go ahead.
[26.01.2025 21:11:12] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: I would need to speak with the Phalanx, however, I am sure they would appreciate if we could get our hands on more-
[26.01.2025 21:11:44] A/)-ACV-Archangel: -samples. For example.. their weapon systems, augmented weapons. Hybridized AI technology. That sort of stuff.
[26.01.2025 21:11:58] Pygar.Watchman: J: Want to know something, Sakura?
[26.01.2025 21:12:06] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: I am always all ears.
[26.01.2025 21:12:13] Pygar.Watchman: J: I already told one of yours about this - Leviathan, to be precise.
[26.01.2025 21:12:52] Pygar.Watchman: J: And yeah, I can easily fetch samples for you. I saw weaponry, shield emitters and thruster arrays adapted with AI tech.
[26.01.2025 21:13:10] Pygar.Watchman: J: Fighter-grade weaponry.
[26.01.2025 21:13:40] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: If you can get your hands on these and deliver them, I am sure the Phalanx, or even I, will compensate you for it.
[26.01.2025 21:14:02] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: But that begs a question. The planet is highly secure. I wonder how you manage to obtain such.
[26.01.2025 21:14:34] Pygar.Watchman: J: I have my ways, Sakura.
[26.01.2025 21:15:00] Pygar.Watchman: J: Remember, I served in the Order - I'm still versed in infiltration.
[26.01.2025 21:15:38] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: And that is exactly why I have an eye on things. It could be.. both ways, you know. Apologize for my suspicioun.
[26.01.2025 21:15:57] A/)-ACV-Archangel: S: Apologies, rather. I can speak today.
[26.01.2025 21:16:07] Pygar.Watchman: J: I understand, but my links to the Order are long severed.
[26.01.2025 21:16:21] Rules Tip: Do not threaten a player with reports or sanctions. If you see someone breaking server rules - help them. If that does not work - report them to the administration team on the Forums.
[26.01.2025 21:16:27] Pygar.Watchman: J: I have nothing to do with their ilk anymore - nor I want anything to do with them.

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