Zero Point Transmission: IMG

[Leo]

Starlight Research Consortium
Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.

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From:
Dr. Sailas Montgomery

Subject:
Joint Mission

Encryption Strength:
Impossible

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Good evening neighbors.

This is Dr. Sailas Montgomery, Director for SLRC at Ikarus Station. I hope your year has been profitable thus far. I'm reaching out because we had a discussion with a local Kishiro vessel in Tau-29 and later in Tau-23 when we were showing them the local Anomaly and our station in the local group. We had a discussion about a mission upcoming between yourselves and them--and now, seemingly, us. They advised we reach out to you for further details.

We've assigned the Darkhorse, our Pathfinder-class Cruiser to join the team in the coming days/weeks concerning this mission but we lack additional insight as to what we are to be doing. I'm hoping that you can illuminate us on this so that we have the relevant details so to know what to prepare for.

A note for your teams which should be mentioned up front: The Darkhorse does not possess weapons. Instead those power flows for the TacLink systems have been redirected into a modified scanner array installed by the 34th Order Squadron in Omicron Delta. The Cruiser is currently finishing an additional retrofit in Omicron Kappa for a drop/docking bay where the main weapons systems used to be installed. This means that, effectively, the ship is defenseless and is used as a scientific vessel and not one of war--but is extremely capable of scanning power as well as discovery. If this mission is to be into a hostile environment, we would need cover for our people onboard the Darkhorse.

We've attached the discussion with the Kishiro vessel in the attachments of this message for your review as necessary.

Please advise. Looking forward to working with you!

--Dr. Sailas Montgomery
Director, SLRC
Ever upwards, towards answers.

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Attachments-(1)

Kishiro Discussion

[26.01.2026 15:56:13] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: Hail, Infinity.
[26.01.2026 15:56:17] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Hail, Zoner vessel.
[26.01.2026 15:56:39] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Quite a vessel indeed.
[26.01.2026 15:56:50] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: We could say the same for you. [He chuckles.]
[26.01.2026 15:57:23] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Oh, this thing? It's a little project of ours, sure.
[26.01.2026 15:57:48] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: It's quite the sight for certain. I have a soft spot for Kusari designs.
[26.01.2026 15:58:21] Ionic|Infinity: RO: *to internal comms* Riko, you might want to take this one.
[26.01.2026 15:59:06] Ionic|Infinity: Greetings to you, Zoners! Riko Ose, 66th Joint Expeditionary Division. Who do we have here?
[26.01.2026 15:59:08] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I'd give you a tour of the Dreamscape, but we're still working on restoring her.
[26.01.2026 15:59:27] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Sailas Montgomery, Director, SLRC. [He smiles.]
[26.01.2026 16:00:15] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I assume, with this craft, we may be in something of a familiar field?
[26.01.2026 16:00:40] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Quite, Starlight Research Consortium are explorers and researchers of the far and mysterious.
[26.01.2026 16:01:21] Ionic|Infinity: *she brightens up noticeably* Yes, the magic of the spaces beyond! This is our mission as well.
[26.01.2026 16:01:31] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We're slowly finding our footing again after...quite the few years of rough events.
[26.01.2026 16:02:00] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Events.
[26.01.2026 16:02:24] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Finances, troubles, finding things in the great beyond that shouldn't be found...
[26.01.2026 16:02:54] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Fun times.
[26.01.2026 16:03:11] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We are dealing, or may find ourselves dealing, with the latter two of the three.
[26.01.2026 16:03:42] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, should you ever find yourself in need of backup, SLRC would be happy to lend a hand. We may be Zoners, but we...
[26.01.2026 16:03:47] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...enjoy discovery.
[26.01.2026 16:04:01] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: You may be of use. Do you operate in the southern Omegas?
[26.01.2026 16:04:30] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We operate Sirius wide. The Darkhorse, our penultimate explorer class cruiser, operates in that area.
[26.01.2026 16:05:20] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: They're based out of Gran Canaria but frequent in the areas of the Deep Omegas. The Darkhorse operates without...
[26.01.2026 16:05:41] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...weapons however, as all of the power flows for weapons have been rerouted into sensors and scanning equipment.
[26.01.2026 16:05:48] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: This ship is an entirely new prototype. It is not unreasonable to claim it the most modern vessel in Sirius.
[26.01.2026 16:06:16] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We intend to explore within the southern Omegas with it, as a maiden voyage. Beyond smaller trips like this one.
[26.01.2026 16:06:44] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We have contacted the IMG for this, who know the area. Maybe your people could be helpful as well.
[26.01.2026 16:06:59] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, the Darkhorse is defenseless so she'd need cover to assist. But her scanning resolution is far and above one of the..
[26.01.2026 16:07:01] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...best.
[26.01.2026 16:07:28] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: So should you need some advanced scanning, we'd be happy to join you in the respect of mutual learning.
[26.01.2026 16:08:17] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Unfortunately, the Dreamscape is still on her shakedown cruise after her repairs were completed.
[26.01.2026 16:08:26] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: This could be very useful indeed! How exciting! I advise that you engage in contact with the IMG.
[26.01.2026 16:08:46] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Ah, the IMG are our neighbors in Tau-23 at Ikarus Station.
[26.01.2026 16:09:13] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Yes, of course. We know of this station, though not much about your organization.
[26.01.2026 16:09:56] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, you're always welcome to come out and enjoy the sights of Tau-23. Brad's liquor cabinet needs cleaned out anyway.
[26.01.2026 16:10:48] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: The anomaly is always a sight to see.
[26.01.2026 16:10:52] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We can assist also in this cooperation financially. The board of Ionic Incorporated, and our generous sponsors-
[26.01.2026 16:10:56] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: ...when it's not flaring up.
[26.01.2026 16:11:15] Ionic|Infinity: of the Empire, have given us largely open chequebooks for this endeavor.
[26.01.2026 16:11:55] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I see. We're a bit hesitant to operate within the confines of Houses considering our nature, but we are happy to...
[26.01.2026 16:12:06] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...work hand in hand in the spirit of exploration and discovery.
[26.01.2026 16:12:48] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We will not be traversing Bretonian territory at all. We shall use hyperspace tunneling to bypass it.
[26.01.2026 16:13:14] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: That's good to hear. We still have...understandable worries about Bretonia, even now.
[26.01.2026 16:13:15] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: A technology which, as I am sure you're aware, we invented.
[26.01.2026 16:13:53] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We've heard the research. We attempted one of our own but...it ended poorly.
[26.01.2026 16:14:19] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We would strongly advise against hyperspace manipulation of your own accord.
[26.01.2026 16:14:38] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We're nearing our own experimental version based on our search of anomalies. Though it's still in the early stages.
[26.01.2026 16:14:53] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We'd be happy to share our research in the spirit of research.
[26.01.2026 16:14:54] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: You would run risks of catastrophic damage, of course, or worse, our intellectual property rights.
[26.01.2026 16:15:28] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Our research, I'm certain, differs from your own in the aspects of hyperspatial research surrounding our research of...
[26.01.2026 16:15:30] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...anomalies.
[26.01.2026 16:15:53] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Our base, is after all, housed just near one in Tau-23. Not to mention our research in Omega-11, and Kansas as well.
[26.01.2026 16:16:01] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: If you operate in the Taus, you are acquainted with the Starfliers, yes?
[26.01.2026 16:16:34] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Yes, we're close allies with their group. Though, they have been inactive of late.
[26.01.2026 16:17:11] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We have a longstanding partnership with them, and some of their personnel teach at our academy.
[26.01.2026 16:17:11] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Sadly, they departed Tau-23 after selling their Liner recently.
[26.01.2026 16:17:25] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I see, well, then we have mutual friends.
[26.01.2026 16:17:44] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: If you are as you say, invested in exploration and experimental physics, your people may also be interested in positions-
[26.01.2026 16:17:54] Ionic|Infinity: at the academy.
[26.01.2026 16:19:03] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, much of our Zoner group are...House agnostic. I'm not sure how many would be keen--but I'll put forth the news.
[26.01.2026 16:19:46] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Ionic Incorporated is first and foremost an educational branch of Kishiro Technologies.
[26.01.2026 16:19:46] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Most of us are all about exploration and discovery but...the past hostilities from the houses runs deep.
[26.01.2026 16:20:41] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I think, for now, it's best that we work together to discover things independently, exchanges of researchers should come...
[26.01.2026 16:20:43] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...later.
[26.01.2026 16:20:58] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I will bring it up to our people though, just to see who is interested.
[26.01.2026 16:21:35] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Ionic Laboratories is a public institution, either way. You are welcome to visit our lectures.
[26.01.2026 16:22:07] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Some of our people might be interested. I'll reach out via the Net to let you know.
[26.01.2026 16:22:39] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Likely, your people are welcome to visit Ikarus as well to monitor the anomaly there.
[26.01.2026 16:22:51] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Very good. I am not in the educational branch, so I will be more interested in the expeditions.
[26.01.2026 16:22:55] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Your people may be able to get some insights into Hyperspatial Harmonics from the anomaly there.
[26.01.2026 16:23:40] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Though, it does tend to...flare on occasion. The results can be, well, unusual.
[26.01.2026 16:23:54] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: The anomaly is relatively well studied, but we could maybe assign some permanent personnel to the location.
[26.01.2026 16:24:17] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We'd be willing to welcome a small contingent of Kishiro researchers on a limited basis.
[26.01.2026 16:24:18] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Two, three students, special assignment, yes....
[26.01.2026 16:24:43] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Provided that they keep a low profile. Outcasts frequent the area. We wouldn't want to anger them and risk our home.
[26.01.2026 16:25:31] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I cannot speak for such decisions. I am the commandant of the 66th joint expeditionary division, and I am not-
[26.01.2026 16:25:57] Ionic|Infinity: in charge of educational assignments. But I can make estimate that such an endeavor would be supported by the board.
[26.01.2026 16:26:42] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Good to hear. Not that I want you all to hide all the time, but broadcasting your presence would be...problematic.
[26.01.2026 16:26:47] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: [He chuckles.]
[26.01.2026 16:27:37] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Yes, we understand this. If we send students, it would be in simple civilian shuttles, and they would be simple civilians
[26.01.2026 16:27:57] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Most of our operations are not as attention-grabbing as the Infinity.
[26.01.2026 16:28:17] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: The Dreamscape is techncially equipped for combat so they'd have protection.
[26.01.2026 16:29:37] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: To encounter adversity, is a risk I am sure any student willing to work in the Taus, will be aware.
[26.01.2026 16:30:39] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Us Zoners are quite protective of those who are our guests--not to worry. [He chuckles again.]
[26.01.2026 16:31:02] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We could head out that way, actually if you wanted to see the anomaly in person.
[26.01.2026 16:31:22] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Reports and stories don't really do it justice.
[26.01.2026 16:31:27] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We have seen it at a distance, but not with a guide.
[26.01.2026 16:31:43] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Mara, set a course!
[26.01.2026 16:31:51] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Copy that, commandant.
[26.01.2026 16:32:00] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Karma, be sure to keep up. This is your first visit to Ikarus as well.
[26.01.2026 16:32:23] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Engaging cruise.
[26.01.2026 16:32:57] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: This is tedium. There's a better way.
[26.01.2026 16:33:00] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We'll head to Shinkaku to swing around the star corona.
[26.01.2026 16:33:02] 2026-01-26 16:33:02 SMT WARNING: A hyperspace breach is being opened by Ionic|Infinity
[26.01.2026 16:33:12] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Well hello.
[26.01.2026 16:33:17] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I suppose that works too.
[26.01.2026 16:34:28] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Check check, what's your status.
[26.01.2026 16:34:53] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Enroute. We'd fire up our own but the last time we tested it...we ended up in...Alberta.
[26.01.2026 16:34:56] Ionic|Infinity: RO: We're about 30k NNE of Java.
[26.01.2026 16:35:37] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We're 25k our from Tau-23 jump hole.
[26.01.2026 16:36:05] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Commandant Ose is doing systems checks, so, I'm in charge at the moment. Looks clear and clean.
[26.01.2026 16:37:02] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Ikarus is at sector G2.
[26.01.2026 16:37:10] Ionic|Infinity: RO: We should run a commercial about how you shouldn't use counterfeit jump tech, or you'll end up in Alberta.
[26.01.2026 16:37:55] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Got a long-range.
[26.01.2026 16:37:59] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Home sweet home.
[26.01.2026 16:38:37] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Taking us a bit to navigate the asteroids.
[26.01.2026 16:38:58] Ionic|Infinity: RO: That's why we were in the Taus, actually. Asteroid excercise.
[26.01.2026 16:40:05] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Oh, I think she's-
[26.01.2026 16:40:12] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Greetings again!
[26.01.2026 16:40:36] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Home sweet home.
[26.01.2026 16:41:00] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I see the anomaly is...[reviews the scans]...dormant for now.
[26.01.2026 16:41:33] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: The readings do conform with what we believe is the nominal pattern.
[26.01.2026 16:41:49] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: But we do not have long-term data like you do.
[26.01.2026 16:42:10] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We can tell when it is active when the phase variance is above 7.3342
[26.01.2026 16:42:33] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: The last time it approached 10...Nomad warforms were seen orbiting it.
[26.01.2026 16:42:56] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: *she hums introspectively*
[26.01.2026 16:43:13] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Our chief researcher, Dr. Brad Wright, theorizes that these anomalies are leftover Hyperspatial windows left behind.
[26.01.2026 16:43:22] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Left behind by what, is anyones guess at this point.
[26.01.2026 16:44:10] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Oh, yes. We can confirm this almost without question. They are former hyperspace....phenomena, of some kind.
[26.01.2026 16:44:38] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Makes you wonder what kind of mass was required to leave behind a rift in space and time.
[26.01.2026 16:44:57] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: There's a seriously dangerous one in Orkney.
[26.01.2026 16:45:01] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I can do the mathematics if you give me a few minutes.
[26.01.2026 16:45:15] Unsure about the regions listed in your ID? You can use the following command to access the full systems classification list - /helpmenu regions
[26.01.2026 16:45:28] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Oh, I could too. It was more of a rumination than an actual question. [He chuckles.]
[26.01.2026 16:45:56] Ionic|Infinity: *she laughs* Yes, I understand. I also was not saying this seriously.
[26.01.2026 16:46:22] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Apologies, I am not the best at reading humour, sometimes.
[26.01.2026 16:47:02] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: No worries. I tend to have a...flippant and sarcastic attitude.
[26.01.2026 16:47:27] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I have not read it this way.
[26.01.2026 16:47:39] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: That's a good thing, means I'm flying under the radar.
[26.01.2026 16:48:03] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: You have seemed quite sincere and genuine to me. But-
[26.01.2026 16:48:21] Ionic|Infinity: does this mean I am understanding you, or not understanding you?
[26.01.2026 16:48:29] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: ...yes.
[26.01.2026 16:48:42] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: That will do.
[26.01.2026 16:49:40] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, as stated, you're welcome to come out here to review the anomaly at Ikarus. All that I ask is you keep to the public-
[26.01.2026 16:49:43] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: -areas.
[26.01.2026 16:50:04] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I will leave it to the academy personnel.
[26.01.2026 16:50:23] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Very good. I'll ensure a place is setup for them when/if they arrive.
[26.01.2026 16:50:27] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: To us, it's just a data stream. And....a very beautiful sight indeed.
[26.01.2026 16:51:01] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Keep an eye out for the erroneous anomalies too.
[26.01.2026 16:51:13] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: They're fairly...harmless, but they can be a nuissance.
[26.01.2026 16:51:15] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Who'd have thought that Kishiro Corporates would have been interested in the anomalies and sciency stuff of Sirius.
[26.01.2026 16:52:25] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Excuse me...?? Are we no longer known as the premier scientific pioneers of Sirius?
[26.01.2026 16:53:17] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Perhaps you are thinking of Samura, whose idea of innovation is a slightly better plow!
[26.01.2026 16:53:29] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Like I said, some of us have...skewed views of the Houses. [He chuckles nervously.]
[26.01.2026 16:54:30] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Well, she's gone somewhere. Probably the front deck.
[26.01.2026 16:54:50] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Heh. This anomaly has that effect.
[26.01.2026 16:56:01] Ionic|Infinity: RO: I mean, she's right about it being pretty. I'm not a physicist or anything, but I can appreciate it.
[26.01.2026 16:56:14] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Houses aren't exactly my favourite place in the world.
[26.01.2026 16:56:34] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Sorry, I'm just getting to grips with the changes here again.
[26.01.2026 16:56:34] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Crazy how pretty things can be as dangerous as that...[He motions to the anomaly.] Getting too close is lethal.
[26.01.2026 16:57:07] Ionic|Infinity: RO: That doesn't mean much. If I stepped out of the airlock, that would also be deadly. Anomaly or not.
[26.01.2026 16:57:21] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Fair I suppose.
[26.01.2026 16:57:48] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Relax, Emily. Just because I recently returned, doesn't mean I don't appreciate you keeping the lights on while I was away.
[26.01.2026 16:58:36] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Oh, this is a much better platform!
[26.01.2026 16:59:30] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I have moved to the bottom parcel. I think this is the best view, don't you agree, gunnery crew?
[26.01.2026 16:59:39] Ionic|Infinity: *there are indistinct murmurs*
[26.01.2026 17:00:01] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: They agree.
[26.01.2026 17:00:08] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: [Sailas chuckles.]
[26.01.2026 17:00:42] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I should come here more often. Why does gunnery have the best...hm. I suppose that question answer itself.
[26.01.2026 17:01:16] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, like I mentioned, you'd just have to be careful of the Outcasts. They come here on and off on patrols.
[26.01.2026 17:01:24] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Easy for you to say, Sailas... You know It's difficult to adjust to one change in command, especially when it's yourself-
[26.01.2026 17:01:49] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: and you're one of the newer members of the Consortium...
[26.01.2026 17:02:22] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: [He laughs.] SM: I'm not larger than life, I assure you. Just ask Dr. Wright, I'm more of a drunk than a dictator.
[26.01.2026 17:02:41] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I just /pretend/ to be smart.
[26.01.2026 17:03:13] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Our orders are not to engage anyone proactively. But obviously we will defend ourselves against the Outcast.
[26.01.2026 17:03:21] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Well, almost anyone.
[26.01.2026 17:05:09] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Yeah it's quite a sight. The scariest thing I saw from it was the Nomads orbiting it.
[26.01.2026 17:05:16] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: That was...fucking weird.
[26.01.2026 17:05:34] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: They didn't attack, they just orbited it. Staring at it. Like they were drawn to it.
[26.01.2026 17:06:12] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We must encounter the Nomad aliens on this mission. We have had sporadic contact, but.
[26.01.2026 17:06:30] Ionic|Infinity: It is evident that there is much knowledge to be gained from them.
[26.01.2026 17:07:35] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Have you had contact with the alien AI that is said to originate on Gammu?
[26.01.2026 17:07:54] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We've had passing encounters with them. Nothing in great substance.
[26.01.2026 17:08:50] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We found an individual in the Sigmas. But it was cautious, understandably. *she sighs, spinning in her chair*
[26.01.2026 17:09:11] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We were not able to glean much information.
[26.01.2026 17:09:18] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We've found some AI Personality Fragments in the deep Omicrons but...beyond that...
[26.01.2026 17:09:27] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Not much contact.
[26.01.2026 17:10:43] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I know we have received some such fragments ourselves, from explorers.
[26.01.2026 17:11:03] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: But whatever tech managed to interpret from them, if anything, I do not know.
[26.01.2026 17:11:31] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: The Core might be able to illuminate some insights...but...well, from what I've heard they ran into some bumps on that...
[26.01.2026 17:11:33] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...research.
[26.01.2026 17:12:20] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We have had some minor commercial contracts with these Core, yes. But nothing more, so far.
[26.01.2026 17:12:59] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: All in time. First, the southern Omegas.
[26.01.2026 17:13:16] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Then, we will likely break into the Omicrons.
[26.01.2026 17:13:47] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Omicrons. Ugh. We only go there when the Dreamscape or Darkhorse needs service.
[26.01.2026 17:14:05] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: And even the Dreamscape was rebuilt at Singapore instead of Livadia.
[26.01.2026 17:15:08] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We often need materials from the far east. But Ionic, we do not really engage in shipping.
[26.01.2026 17:15:14] Ionic|Infinity: We have suppliers for this.
[26.01.2026 17:15:39] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We have suppliers for Ikarus too. Horizon or Horizons or something. I forget the name.
[26.01.2026 17:16:09] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I hate supply but...[He jerks his thumb at the station] gotta keep it operational.
[26.01.2026 17:17:04] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: *musing* You know, you say you hate the houses. And I cannot fault you this.
[26.01.2026 17:17:35] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: But our patronage has allowed is great freedom in the pursuit of knowledge, and its openness.
[26.01.2026 17:18:08] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Hatred might be a harsh word. Suspicion? Absolutely.
[26.01.2026 17:18:56] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Yes, this is understandable. We are scientists. It is a universal pursuit.
[26.01.2026 17:19:17] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: But still, we are endangered when our own efforts are challenged.
[26.01.2026 17:20:00] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: You know, I am certain, of the tensions between us and the Republic of Liberty.
[26.01.2026 17:20:28] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: They are terrified that we have exceeded them in technological advancement, and are willing to destroy us for it.
[26.01.2026 17:20:33] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: [He resists spitting on the floor.] SM: Fuck Liberty.
[26.01.2026 17:21:07] Ionic|Infinity: *there is cheerings on the bridge as they see*
[26.01.2026 17:21:36] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Many of our number are from Erie and some left in support of it's defense.
[26.01.2026 17:22:36] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Ay! Me too!
[26.01.2026 17:22:57] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Well, not the defense part. I'm just from Erie. I left a long time ago though.l
[26.01.2026 17:23:06] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Ironically enough, I'm from Cambridge, but I still support our people in Liberty.
[26.01.2026 17:23:53] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: This is not irony. There are such, who wish advancement and betterment, and such who do not.
[26.01.2026 17:23:57] Ionic|Infinity: Across the nations.
[26.01.2026 17:24:54] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I was ostracized from Bretonia for my theories on Hyperspatial Harmonics and Deep Space Fractal Algorithms.
[26.01.2026 17:25:29] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: So I went out on my own instead, formed SLRC, and...well...the rest is history.
[26.01.2026 17:25:51] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: I have said this before, but you would be a good fit for guest lecturer at Ionic Incorporated.
[26.01.2026 17:26:44] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Possibly in time. The best way is for us to see where this future cooperative research goes in the future.
[26.01.2026 17:27:30] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: I've keyed in Dante Flintlocke, the captain of the Darkhorse of our Pathfinders squadron. He will be standing by for a-
[26.01.2026 17:27:55] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: -comm. from your team on when you want to meet up, and where. He can work with you and yours for future plans.
[26.01.2026 17:28:46] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: This is good to hear. The future of exploration, and the future of technology related to it-
[26.01.2026 17:29:07] Ionic|Infinity: It is of course linked to independent parties, who are doing this now.
[26.01.2026 17:29:40] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We are benefiting from this already. The Independent Miners Guild, the Starfliers, and now you.
[26.01.2026 17:30:07] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: These are more important contacts to us than the archaic house elements.
[26.01.2026 17:30:27] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We're looking forward to seeing where this leads.
[26.01.2026 17:30:41] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: ....except, of course, for our own patrons of the Empire of Kusari, who unlike all others, actually seem to take this-
[26.01.2026 17:30:42] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: SLRC is only recently stepping back into the light, so this is a nice surprise to be reached out to.
[26.01.2026 17:30:43] Ionic|Infinity: task seriously.
[26.01.2026 17:31:35] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Emily Furukawa, our CEO, is quite amenable to new connections. I am certain she will be happy to hear from you.
[26.01.2026 17:31:39] Ionic|Infinity: Or contact you herself.
[26.01.2026 17:31:56] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We look forward to hearing from her.
[26.01.2026 17:32:35] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Well, we should be getting the Dreamscape moored and review our maiden flight.
[26.01.2026 17:32:53] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Various tweaks need done to ensure everything is up to snuff.
[26.01.2026 17:33:05] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Yeah, I need to review Andromeda's last flight log details and see if the testing went as expected.
[26.01.2026 17:33:50] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: We have generous exploration budget. If you are looking at expenses, we would like to send you a stipend, as it were.
[26.01.2026 17:34:05] SLRC-XV>Scorpio: E: Be seeing you around-
[26.01.2026 17:34:09] [2026-01-26] 17:34:09 You have received 5.000.000 credits from Ionic|Infinity
[26.01.2026 17:34:26] Ionic|Infinity: Riko: Consider it an investment in ongoing cooperation.
[26.01.2026 17:34:30] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Quite generous. We look forward to working together.
[26.01.2026 17:34:39] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Our coffers thank you. [He chuckles.]
[26.01.2026 17:34:51] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Okay, so she's just....gone from the comms again.
[26.01.2026 17:35:44] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: [He laughs.] SM: It does have that effect.
[26.01.2026 17:35:48] Ionic|Infinity: RO: I saw that transfer register from the bridge, I had no idea she could do that from the gunnery deck?
[26.01.2026 17:36:32] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Anyway. Your company was definitely appreciated. Apparently on board level.
[26.01.2026 17:37:25] Ionic|Infinity: RO: If Emily and Ose agree to write you blank cheques, well.....
[26.01.2026 17:37:38] Ionic|Infinity: That's sort of a scary prospect, because they have a LOT of resources.
[26.01.2026 17:37:55] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Money helps, but to be honest the best way to reward us is by discoveries. That's our bread and butter.
[26.01.2026 17:38:22] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Write to the IMG. That's the next step.
[26.01.2026 17:38:41] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Or one of them will, I don't know. I'll talk to Emily.
[26.01.2026 17:38:48] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: We'll reach out to our neighbors and see what's what. We have good relations with them. They rebuilt the Dreamscape...
[26.01.2026 17:38:49] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: ...after all.
[26.01.2026 17:39:10] Ionic|Infinity: RO: You got it.
[26.01.2026 17:39:29] Ionic|Infinity: RO: I haven't heard from the commandant, so I'm just moving out.
[26.01.2026 17:39:45] SLRC-H>Dreamscape: SM: Safe trip home. Talk soon.
[26.01.2026 17:39:55] Ionic|Infinity: RO: Have a good one, Starlights.

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