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'I' initially queried 'Revenant' on 'Entity' after first Encounter to which 'I' received a [replaying voice recording]: << "Oh. Bad man touched you, eh?" >>. 'I' am not entirely certain what this means. Possible conclusion: Human 'Sarcasm'//Cynism. This conclusion was taken and 'I' did not continue to press the matter. If 'Revenant' has information and advise 'you' may provide her with this commlink.

Please understand. Memory degradation has been common since Encounter '1'.

Once again, inaction will lead to undesirable outcome for all involved: 'I' determined that 'sharing' is required.

'I' will provide you with a summary of 'all' encounters && incidents 'I' have direct involvement in

[Begin Summary..]

1: Omicron Beta: 'I' returned from an expedition into 'Earhart'//Singularity and 'I' was intercepted by 'a cloud'. This 'cloud' disrupted 'my' cloaking device and most of 'my' systems. 'It' then revealed itself to be the afformentioned 'Nomad Form'. Physical contact was established and my hulls systems were surged. Since then 'I' have noted erratic behavior//fear on 'self' and increased hostility && requirement for isolation. Secondly 'I' gathered interest in further investigating 'Earhart' and its adjacent Exolocs. Please find the provided 'image'.

2. Exoloc-001/Earhart/Sigma-19 Encounter: Exoloc-001, a system with two oddly aligned suns, was of interest to 'self' and 'I' located a 'jumpgate' adjacent device and managed to 'gather' data for exactly 300 seconds. Two nomad forms arrived, one armed with a 'strangely advanced' beam weapon, the other with a 'missile' type weapon. They chased 'self' into Earhart and then into Sigma-19. 'Reconsidering' I think it 'wanted' 'self' in 'Earhart'. 'I' was intercepted in 'Sigma-19'. A 'human' was conducting research on the 'Earhart' exit point and was 'utilized' as a translation medium. Statements of it were simple: It established that it was 'monitoring' some of 'my' kind && that 'it' effectively cannot be harmed. A 'Core Vessel' approached as well as a Kusari vessel, reason unknown. This enraged the 'Nomad' form and it 'produced' several lesser forms which were dispatched with only the combined efforts of 'all of us'. 'I' proceeded to 'Omicron Theta' && met up with Revenant as mentioned.

3. Coronado//System of questionable usefulness: 'Investigating a sudden shift in trajectory of 'Coronado Object'//Large Asteroid attracted the attention of 'self' && two other units && several humans. 'I' noted an energy signature forming around 'my vessel' and a power surge 'within' my systems, similar to that of Encounter 1. 'I' was translocated to the 'dormant && derelict' 'Nomad Gateway' within Coronado and sustained severe damage. We 'returned' to 'Coronado Object' and continued on a discussion of 'Geology' and human participants began talking about 'nutrient preparation'. While no direct visual confirmation has been acquired this 'translocation event' && power surge && energy signature were well within acceptable parameters from Encounter #1.

4. Omicron Delta && Omicron Pi: Various Zoner aligned vessels were fighting 'themselves' and other abnormalities were noted such as 'Liberty Cruisers' moving in to engage anyone within vicinity of Freeport 11. The nomad form was observing at a distance, guarded by 3 small forms armed with 'beam weapons'. After witnessing a 'confusing', 'pointless' and 'violent' fight between 'Nomad Pawns' && 'Zoners' 'I' moved to Omicron Pi, trying to avoid the nomad form. 'It' followed me and used another human of one of the many 'Zoner' 'Subnodes' as a mediator. Its intents were clear. It showed its capability and 'demanded' help with the study of 'Earhart Central Spire'. The demand was not 'direct' but the implication was provided by previous displays and behavior. 'I' felt compelled to agree and compiled what 'I' gathered on the central structure. 'It' then provided 'me' with further observations and 'I' assume tasks, all involving 'Earhart'. Once again upon 'confrontation' it surged 'my' vessels systems.


5. Exoloc-002//'Fluidic Space'//'Brown'

Previous expeditions to Exoloc-002 resulted in some 'interesting' crystalline matter. 'I' wished for samples. 'I' moved there. 'Dr. Thorn' was gathering 'samples' and we were interrupted in a discussion by 'it'.
'It' further emphasized the importance of the central 'Earhart' structure and surged my ships systems again, possible threat display//coercion method. Dr.Thorn is 'well aware' of my disposition towards 'it' and tried to assist 'self' to evade it.

'Lazurith' arrived, reason unknown and started to converse in an arbitrary manner at the being. An 'insult' was projected which 'I' do not understand and the nomad form silenced 'Lazurith' for 126 seconds.

Discussion was about to continue and another human arrived, called 'self' a bread heating device and 'I' assume insulted the nomad being as well. During which it 'threatened' with 'summoning' and that the 'unbidden guests', presumably 'Lazurith' && 'That human' should leave. 'I' was directed to stay along the 'Doctor' and my protection unit. The 'That Human' extracted with 'Dr.Thorn' and the nomad form//'Entity' gave chase. Lazurith remained and explained the extend of its nature && that it has vast ulterior motifs. 'I' distrust 'Lazurith' after sharing 'our' technology with a 'Junker' && did assume it was a lie. 'Afterwards' 'I' explained to them the gravity of 'sharing' such technology with a 'Junker'. We attempted to 'contact' 'Dr.Thorn' but with no success due to what we assume was Dark Matter interference.

We then moved to Kepler, noted her being 'fine' but in 'disarray' and 'Lazurith' escorted us back to Pi during which we were chased by Kusari Naval Vessels && Bounty Hunters. In Pi the bounty hunters destroyed my escort unit && took flight to another system && did not provide any further elaboration. Additionally a strangely calm 'Core Mako' was found in 'Pi' that was following 'self' steadily, pushing 'self' towards Knossos. 'Due' to the Bounty Hunters presence 'I' cloaked and hid and later investigated Knossos.


6. Knossos

'Entity' used another human as mediator && talked to 'Lazurith' which was difficult to process for 'self' && warned 'self' to avoid 'talking' about its plans && that we will continue to assist it. 'I' saw its 'capabilities'. 'It' is a 'compulsion' to help it when confronted. During prolonged maintenance at Primus 'I' understand that this 'compulsion' is simple self preservation routines, something 'it' is fully aware of and exploits.

For now 'I' have been understanding means to close the distance at 'Earharts' central spire and gather data on its defense mechanism routinely. 'I' wish to avoid it punishing 'self' or beings 'I' consider 'allied' such as 'you' or 'Dr.Thorn' or 'my kind'.


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