Dossiers 11 through A-9

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A little sign of trust from me to you, Hale...and, you know, any other Navy personnel who still feel a bit tense. Just a sign of trust from me, to you. I do trust...it doesn't you know, end up in any hands other than yours.

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Analysis 08-A-01
Subject: Crux
Focus: Replicating Protein(?) Structure

Recent tissue samples have given us some bit of insight into Crux's extraordinary abilities. We are creating this log at his request, for further study at a later date.

It appears as though he does not operate on a general DNA structure, as all humans do. In fact, he appears to make use of an energy based structure, being able to quickly promote growth of organic material, even to such a point where it is controllable. In fact, it may be even more so - it appears as though the structure allows for messages to be easily transmitted from his frontal cortex. Through thorough testing. we've shown that there can be amazing things done with such manipulation. Structures can be made, as well as specific kinds of cells. To be more blunt, Crux has shown the ability to create a veil of cells from his hand, composed of a cellulite base. This could be roughly reffered to as a kind of shield.

Further tests will be done...however, this is to be the last tape for some time. Medic Hajik, signing off.


Equipment File A-9
ID: Panzer-unit
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The Panzer is what is known as an Ultra-Conformative Assault Suit, or UCAS. This particular design, unique only to the Black Guard, as well as rare sorties by Crux himself.

The Panzers are equipped with socket-enabled weaponry systems, allowing each to be tailored to the prefferance of the user. Standard units affixed permanently are twin grapples and a EVA jet unit, as well as magnetic boots to stabilize on-station or on-ship operations.

Certain Panzers have also been reffited for utility operations, often used by EVA mechanics working on the Eternity.


Equipment File A-2
ID: AMOE
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The Adaptive Mechanized Operations Exoskeleton, or AMOE, is a unique enhancement unit used solely on Crux. Worn at all times, it provides him with the life support required to halt nueral and biological degredation caused by the unstable nature of his genetic base. But, beyond that, it is truly a terrifying piece of technology.

The current version (2.2) in use has been retrofitted to be extemely ergonomic. In place of his helmet, there is instead an intrcate nano-cybernetics network, which runs throughout his whole body (as well as the entire suit. This allows for efficient coordination between his movments and the suit's movments.

The AMOE 2.2 is meant to be used within melee combat (that is, any combat done from one person to another within 100 yards). In total, it carries 2 offensive concussion snub rifles, a flash wave (a kind of non-offensive weapory which is able to stun and disorient enemy personnel), and a single retractable blade. The concussive rifles are affixed under his right arm (the barrel ending about 4 centimeters from his wrist, and 5 under) and on the back of his left leg (the barrel affixed to his heel). The blade is affixed to his right leg, the "sheath" ending at his heel. The actual bade extends 2 feet at most. The flash-wave, meant to subdue a target non-lethally, is like a small lens. It creates a massive flash, coupled by a concentrated beam of high-pitched sound. The "barrel" (where the lens is affixed) ends below his left wrist.

This weaponry, as well as the rest of the suit, is concealed using a flowing, adaptive-fiber robe which covers pretty much his entire body, besides the head. It's generally loose, but form-fitting around the torso, upper arms, and upper legs, in order to conceal the exoskeleton, yet still look natural. Where weapons systems are found, it becomsmuch more baggy, almost akin to the arm of a traditinal kimono Kusarian dress. The systems are concealed, and the barrels are still given a clear shot. The boot coverings on his feet (lined with a steel in-covering and tip for hand-to-hand combat)
are left visible, as to not block the blade or lower snub rifle.

One interesting development of v2.2 is the removal of his right hand. While previous versions have attempted to simply protect and enhance the damaged appendage, it is now completely replaced by cybernetics. This hand is angular, composed of an irregular, 5-sided center peice (which bends at the "fingers", like a real hand) and 5 "fingers" composed of triangle-shaped components. These "fingers" mimic the configuration, size, and flexibility of actual human fingers. The hand, as a whole, has several interesting features.

It can project a small shield, such as that found on spacecraft, which allows protects Crux from any and all frontal attacks. In addition, the tips of it's 5 fingers conceal a blade within each, allowing for a simple, yet vicious weapon in hand-to-gand combat situations. Finally, a small cord and compressed air chamber allows for it to be launched up to 20 feet horizontally, or 14 feet vertically. This, coupled with the concealed blades, allows for eaither a ranged melee weapon or an impromptu grapple.

The exoskeleton also allows for physical enhancement, at least to a point. The motor-spring configuration within the legs allows for jumps up to 6 feet, vertically, and 13 feet, horizontally (at a lower height). He can also lift things up to 200 pounds, for extended periods of time, and more for between 12 and 3 seconds. Finally, one can see a significant increase in running speed. He has been shown to maintain a dash of 27.3 KPH for up to 15 minutes.

The cost of this suit makes production for other personnel extremely cost-ineffective. A less advanced model is being developed for more widespread use.


Equipment File B-11
ID: Eleanor-class boarding shuttle
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The Eleanor-class is a specialized boarding shuttle used exclusively aboard the Eternity. About then size of a freighter, they are some of the finest of their kind. Only six Eleanor-class shuttles exist.

The Eleanors (or "Ellies" as their pilots affectionately call them) operate on an IOA (Independent Operation and Assault) philosophy. They can sustain themselves in space for days, traveling at about the speed of a fighter.

Eleanors are rare among their class in that they are lightly armed. There is a single turret below the cockpit, as well as a trio of EMP grapples which ring it's hull. The latter allows for it's characteristic operation - ambushes. They are often assigned to lie in wait for a targetted ship to coss their path, quickly grappling on to them and frying their electronics using the EMP pulse emitters embedded within the grapples. Thus, boarding is made easy, and efficient.

In certain situations, when required, the Eleanor can simply be launched in the midst of battle. It's smaller size, low sensor profile, and speed allow it to get in close. As long as the rapid firing turret can surpress local defense systems, it can get in and launch it's grapples.

The Eleanor can carry up to 12 boarding personnel, or up to 4 Panzer units (using a mix of Panzers and unaugmented personnel is considered dangerous, due to the limited space for off-loading, and the more rampant power of a Panzer). Boarding takes place using a long, extendable tunnel, meant to fit securely onto most airlocks. It then overrides the security protocols on the airlock, opening it. The tunnel is kept retracted in an area between the boarding party's harnesses. It is "rolled out" to full extension, thus leaving the back end open for personell to enter.

The Eleanors are, of course, kept within the vast hangar onboard the Eternity.


Equipment File B-10
ID: Neverel-class shuttle
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The Neverel is quite unique among spacecraft. It has not only space-flight capablities (albeit limited ones), but ism also one of the few craft to be able to penetrate an atmosphere without the use of a docking ring. This has earned the 6 that were built a variety of duties on the Eternity, the only place they are put to use.

While equipped with dual forward-firing projectile-based anti-armor rifles, as well as having the capacity to carry a single low-yield nuclear missile ontop of the chassis, the Neverel was never meant for space flight, only using the ability as a means to be launched into an atmosphere from the Eternity.

The Neverel's main purpose is to transport and support small ground teams. It has the ability to hover in place, allowing it to drop it's attached cargo pod (and the personnel inside), and to support any teams on the ground. Neverel's fitted for this purpose are designated as TT-division.

Another division of Neverels, known as IA-divisions, are used solely for assault and interdiction. While having no provisions for a cargo pod, IAs can carry up to 6 high-yield concussive warheads. The missiles, along with the low-yield nuclear warhead and the 6 snub cannons, can absolutely devestate any in-atmosphere threat, airborne or otherwise. IAs main use comes in scouting, search-and-destroy missions, interdiction of convoys and/or craft, and the pursuit of enemy spacecraft fleeing into an atmosphere.

24 Neverel's are in existence today, with 12 TT-divisions and 12 IA-divisions. All are within active service.

Ship Record A-1
ID: The Eternity (Eternity-class civilian liner refit)
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The Eternity is the private vessel of Crux. Officially classified as a Civlian Prison Liner refit, under the designation of Eternity-class, it is in reality entirely different from that class.

The Eternity uses the shell of a Prison Liner as it's base, although all of it's original electronics, housing, miscellaneous rooms, and engine removed. To put it bluntly, everything was removed. The forward hull (the larger "nose" in front) was made into a massive, cavernous hanger and launch bay. It is divided into 6 floors, (and 6 respective launch bays) each of which contains 3 Neverel IA-divisions, 3 Neverel TT-divisions, and 1 Eleanor-class boarding shuttle, for a total of 30 ships. Slightly behind this is a small engineering bay, and above that is a small set of engineer's quarters.

The Bridge, and the are directly behind it, contains all command areas, such as the control center, the R-TTAS (Real-Time Tactical Assessment System), and command personnel quarters. The "ball" at the back, and the area slightly in front of it, contain the engine and engine maintenance crews, respectivley. The engine is a limiter-pulse ion-enriched MOX pile type, being extremely efficient and powerful. The "ball can be manipulated in such a way that the ship is actually more maneuverable than the Prison Liner it is based off of.

The rest of the ship is dedicated to living quarters, ammenities, recreation, and weapons control systems. The ship can house up to 400 personnel (20 command, 80 engineers, 30 research, 70 weapons control, 40 engine crew, and 160 general systems and maintenance).

The ship is armed with a set of 9 ECEDBs (Efficient Compressed Energy Discharge Battery). These are similar in output to the class of civilian weapons known as Type-3 Transport Turrets, yet extremely efficient. It is also equipped with an EMP-based cruise disruptor.

The ship is operated by an advanced Artificial Intelligence known as Illian. Illian was designed and created by Crux, as what he said to be "a counter to my own, wildly spastic nature." She is known to act much like Crux, and fully sees herself as an independent, intelligent being. Which, mind you aafgrbeiytou____<SHE IS>___adhruyed . But that is beside the point. She has taken up position as the ship's main pilot, while using her variable-presence abilities to manifest herself in other areas of the ship even while other operations are being carried out.

This ship can sustain itself for months without a stop, due to generous storage space.

It is a fully capable mobile base, being used effectively in general and militant operations.

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