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SCEC · (This post was last modified: 04-14-2018, 04:04 AM by SCEC.)

"Bystrina" Expedition

PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF PALMYRA

Today the crew of CPRV "Kardashev" under supervision of Doctor Belov and Aspirant Shweik commenced the research of planet Palmyra in Omicron Sigma station. This brief report underlines key findings and requirements for further research.

1. Logistics

Station Cairo of the Order is located in the Orbit of the planet, allowing immediate supply line in case of necessity. The presence of REDACTED has not yet been a problem due to vicinity of order capital vessels to the facility. Frequent zoner patrols allow delivery of specific goods for the expedition. Coalition patrols in the area as well as proximity to neutral GMG space and sphere of influence of friendly Apostasas provide needed space for mobility of the expedition without significant risks.

2. Completed Part & Faced Difficulties

Expedition has successfully retrieved samples of the atmosphere upper and lower layers, and glaciers' samples of up to 1992 m deep. The average depth of glaciers is estimated to reach 3 - 3.3 km. The expedition presumes reaching the outer planetary crux, therefore the glacier is to be drilled until lower altitude. Due to shift of glaciers as a result of using tachyon-based tectonic drill, it is necessary to drill another hole.

Throughout the process we faced the following difficulties:

extremely low temperature, detrimental to ordinary probes. The grid system starts to act up under such conditions;
high pressure; the gravitational constant for Palmyra is 3% bigger that standard one of Old Earth. Therefore, starting from the depth of 1 km our panels registered significant increase in pressure. In conjunction with thickness of glaciers, probe's detectors are less accurate;
the vapor emerging as a result of sublimation due to rapid temperature shift as a result of drilling with focused tachyon beam crystallises in a few milliseconds, creating a small field of chaotically moving micro ice-crystals that inflict damage to regular probe with armor plating not designed for such low temperatures which becomes fragile.

3. Further steps

In view of the above mentioned difficulties, the decision has been made to:

employ a scouting drone rather than a probe with solid armor plating made of materials resistant to extremely low temperatures;
equip the drone with portable nuclear reactor to provide the drone with additional energy and use dissipating heat as protective measure against low temperature;
deploy a small shield over the hole to prevent the crystallised vapor from spreading into upper layers of the atmosphere, impeding communication with the drone and hindering visibility.

The drone will be modified using the technical bay of CPRV "Kardashev" while docked to Cairo station. As the fuel for nuclear reactor was chosen MOX that is to be delivered from Lyvadia shipyard by allied zoners or from elsewhere.

4. Findings

Atmosphere: planet is devoid of atmosphere. only weak traces of noble gas Ne, were traced in small proportions. The atmosphere also contains traces of H2O, H2O2, SO2, O2, О3. Most of those chemical compounds are blown away from the planet by radiation.

Temperature: extremely low, allowing permafrost to persist across all the planet. Presumably, indicates low tectonic activity and cold planetary core. Low temperature deep within the glacier drives to a conclusion of absence of under-ice ocean or any liquid water.

Magnitosphere: absent. Radiation level on the surface is extremely high.

Tectonic structure: yet not surveyed. However, absent magnitosphere indicates lack of metals in the composition of planetary crux and core. Moving glaciers indicate that those are not part of one big glacier but rather a few big plates. Presumably, those might be separated by mountaineous regions, which, however, are not tall enough to pierce through ice cover.

Glaciers: span across the whole planet. Have shallow cracks in some regions, visible from space. The chemical composition is mostly H2O with admixture of H2O2, MgSO4. The latter indicate possible presence of H2SO4 and previous volcanic activity on the planet. If so, the planet has undergone drastic changes to lose atmosphere and reach such a low temperature. However, further research of the crux itself is needed.

Life forms: not found.

Traces of civilisation / human activity: not found.

Current findings are of no practical use and can serve beneficially only for academia and respective theoretical fields.

View of Black Hole from the surface of Palmyra

Tectonic drilling

SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov

END OF REPORT

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LaWey · (This post was last modified: 11-06-2019, 03:30 PM by LaWey.)

REPORT FROM CPS-Pskov

From: CPS-"Pskov" captain
To: SCEC HC
WARNING: TOP SECRET

1. Brief summary

During logistic flight in Omega-49, we received strange comms from unknown sender, translating probably was relayed from under EM covered sourse.

2. Details & Footage

Transmission record

3. Additional notes

Seems they are enemies of Coalition, but not much hostile.

End of the report

SCEC · 04-23-2018, 04:35 AM,

INCOMING MESSAGE

TO: Captain of CPS "Pskov"
FROM: SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov
ENCRYPTION: HIGH

Comrade Captain of CPS "Pskov"!

It is with great proud I am writing this letter. Nor only haven't you showed fear in the presence of an allegedly hostile vessel but also did not reveal any significant data of ours regarding strategic assets of Braillia. I will make sure your report makes it to the SCRA HC and will commend you on your bravery and conduct. May the Motherland always remember your deed. The information you shared is of great importance to both SCEC and Coalition overall.

With respect,
SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov

END OF MESSAGE

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Chronicron · (This post was last modified: 04-24-2018, 11:04 PM by Chronicron.)

Major's Order - Cultist Activity

From: Task Force Major Anatoliy Grachov
To: All Available "Sipukha" Agents

With the recent increase of the Cultist activity, I urge you all to watch over them in generally. Seek for their installations, destroy their patrols, retrieve all the data you can, but do not sacrifice neither yourselves, nor your comrades. These sorry excuses for the human beings are not allowed to progress in our sector! Report all of your findings and I promise that you will not be unnoticed.
Keep in mind diplomatic nuisances with Bretonia and do not expose yourselves.

End of the order

SCEC · 04-25-2018, 04:35 PM,

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Galaxian · 05-02-2018, 11:21 AM,

REPORT # 1 on Planet Kyushu.

*camera incoming channel/image*

From: Jr. Lieutenant R. Volkov
To: Captain M. Šimkus
WARNING: TOP SECRET

1. Brief summary

Planet Kyushu appears to be a low traffic area.
It does not appear well-guarded.

2. Details & Footage

I encountered nobody as I approached the planet, and was easily able to deploy a stealth beacon.
I am aware Mission Control hasn't specified this as necessary, however it may provide some use.
Attempts to speak to locals or obtain samples of rice were fruitless.
Guncam attachments below.

Guncam images

3. Additional notes

Additional reconnaissance may be necessary in order to obtain samples.
This appears it will be a simple task, as there is little guard around the Planet.
However, appearances may be deceptive.
The traffic around Kyushu is very low, and we may need to find other methods to obtain samples.

End of the report

SCEC · (This post was last modified: 05-08-2018, 07:07 AM by SCEC.)

INCOMING TRANSMISSION

BYSTRINA EXPEDITION

REPORT SUMMARY #825-009

1. Plesetsk Defence

Location: Omega 55, Plesetsk Station
Type: defensive battle, siege
Status: tactical victory (siege ceased)
Scientific value: none

Today a flotilla of Corsairs ships appeared from Omicron Gamma and besieged Plesetsk exactly as our intelligence reported thereon. SCEC "Bystrina" and "Sipukha" forces as well as SCRA rallied up to the defence. The representatives of RHA responded to our plea and also joined the battle. The battle was fierce and both sides have sustained extensive damage. Coalition and Hessian vessels were towed for repairs by Kamchatka emergency systems while Corsair fleet had to withdraw from the area. It is early to call it a victory, but we gained the tactical upperhand and clearance to resupply the station with the materials needed for repairing the defences. The intelligence advises to remain extremely cautions in the area since Corsairs are likely to continue scouting the base and patrolling the area.

2. Incident in New Moscow system

Location: New Moscow system, Mykolaiv Research Facility
Type: defensive battle, incursion
Status: victory
Scientific value: <VALUABLE SAMPLES OBTAINED>

A few days ago a strange activity was reported to CPRV "Kardahsev" via long-range quantum communicators. A hostile base appeared out of nowhere right next to Mykolaiv Research Facility and deployed a small fleet of one capital ship, a few gunboats and numerous fighters support with extremely potent and unknown to us equipment. Premiere Mehmet Selim rallied Coalition forces for the valiant defence in which we managed to fend off the trespassers and obtain samples of their equipment. Aside from the invaluable data, SCEC and SCRA managed to obtain a sample of human transplant bomb that was probably used by the invaders to avoid being captured and for suicide attacks. The motifs of the invaders are still unknown.

The sample has been thoroughly studied (and this is the reason why it is being reported on with delay only now) and is believed to be capable of using for our own purposed like implanting it into undercover agents to avoid undesirable custody and tortures. We can also try to modify it to use in domestic animals for stealthy assassinations.

In this regard I have to commend all the forces taking part in the defence of the Motherland, especially noting the efforts of then Junior Lieutenant Alexander Stanislav who is to be promoted for his success and Militsiya pilot Stoyanov who salvaged the samples of the transplant mentioned. Should this pilot apply for SCRA service, SCEC encourages SCRA HC to accept his application as of a potent pilot.

Hostile facility

Combat footage

Receiving human implants from Comrade Stoyanov

3. Clash with AI in Omicron Kappa

Location: Omicron Kappa system, Consensus Multiplex
Type: offensive battle, assistance
Status: victory
Scientific value: progress on AI research; update on Gammu AI behaviour; <samples obtained>.

Strange AI activity in Kappa was captured by reconnaissance beacons almost right after the siege of Plesetsk. A group of big AI nodes were besieging a Zoner Consensus base. SCEC dispatched "Bystrina" expedition forces of CPRV "Kardashev" with "Sipukha" assistance of CPW "Kronshtadt" and agent "Pulya". We are also assisted by SCRA forces of Miyako Chelomei and Ronan Neamru. On the spot we were met by two Order capital vessels, one "Osiris" class battleship CV "Sobek" and one "Geb" class battlecruiser CV "Ascona".

Our initial plan was to observe peacefully and study the AI behaviour: at any rate, the base was not fighting back and we doubted its was inhabitted. The AI tried to contact us, curious about our intentions and stating their lack of interest in us. The logs are to be accessed below.

Logs of AI attempt to communicate

The peaceful observing allowed us to gather valuable information about the battle patterns of the AI to complement our previous studies in this regard. We also traced a different pattern of intra-communication between the AI nodes which is different from the one picked up during our previous encounters with Gammu AI. Our suspicion was later on corroborated by a zoner who informed us that those particular nodes were of a different, more aggressive type of AI called "The Collective".

An unfortunate turn of events commenced when a Canaan capital vessel appeared and was engaged by the AI. Realising that those AI pose threat to peaceful zoners and to humanity overall, we could not but assist Order and zoner vessels against the AI. We lost the opportunity to initiate diplomatic relations with a non-human entity, which is sad for me as a scientist, but humanity comes first and we, the Coalition, stand on the defence of what is human. During the battle a few allied vessels were seriously damaged, but we managed to neutralise all the threats, effectively saving Consensus Multiplex for annihilation.

Local zoners, grateful for our assistance, kindly agreed to share their data on the Gammu AI which will be beneficial for SCEC AI project.

Observing AI

Battle footage

Securing the obtained data and samples

CONCLUSION

The battles in Omega 55 and Omicron Kappa were another proof of what can be achieved should humans of different factions unite and act as one. The Red Banner welcomes people of all origins and will protect them from any threats, be they of treacherous imperialists of Crete, or enigmatic yet dangerous sentient machines with intent to "harvest" (as it was coined by the zoners) homo sapiens.

Iv view of the abovementioned, the following steps are to be taken:

Plesetsk is to be resupplied with repair materials. Personnel injured or killed will be treated and replaced.
Ships damaged are to be repaired.
Start a project on practical application of human implant bombs.
examine the remains of the bigger AI nodes, compare with those previously obtained. Intensify AI research.
establish official diplomatic relations with Zoner Consensus.

For Motherland!
SCEC CRO Dr. Mstislav Belov

END OF TRANSMISSION

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SCEC · 05-03-2018, 02:47 AM,

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LaWey · (This post was last modified: 05-05-2018, 02:22 AM by LaWey.)

Transmission starts

Dear Comrades, despite all our efforts, Plesetsk fell. Our bomber pilots, led by glorious Premier Mehmed Selim did all what they can, but military junta of El Comissario threw all their fleet for this cruel act of violence, slowing progress of humanity.

Death will not defeat coalition pilots, while memory about them live. For our Comrades, who sacrificed their lives. For Peoples of Sirius who still in chains of greed and exploit. For progress of human kind.

We'll continue fight, we'll adapt, and we'll strike.

fusedcheese · (This post was last modified: 07-03-2018, 01:19 PM by fusedcheese.)

.:Establishing Encrypted Transmission:.

.:Transmission Established:.

.:Rolling Feed:.

Date: 5 May, 825 A.S

REPORT # Omicron Delta Incident

From: Lt. Alaxander Stanislav
To: SCEC HC
WARNING: TOP SECRET

1. Brief summary

Privet Comrades of the High Command.
Oh well here we go again. The Core brewing some trouble
near the Zoner Installation - 'Freeport 11' with the Order people. I happen to catch a glimpse of what they were cooking and got out of there, quickly as possible.

2. Details & Footage

Top Secret #1

Top Secret #2

Signed,
Lt.A.Stanislav,
For the Motherland

3. Additional notes

[x] No Additional Notes [x]

End of the report

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