The events didn't unfold the way I wanted, I figured we would have to fight - I didn't figure the Kolleda would be so naive as to streamline ahead of the fleet.
Let's just say for now... not all is quite lost.
At the bare minimum, no one will get their hands on NEUROTOXIN or the Dragon's Egg. But after seeing the power displayed by both I figure it's only a matter of time before people start trying to infiltrate Thuringia more and more.
I've told the Auxesians to steer clear of Thuringia and Rheinland, if they continue to snoop around here afterward... My patience will be all but gone completely.
In comparison to them, I appreciate you being transparent with me, they all had the impression I didn't know who you were or what had happened. They all assumed I didn't know you would attract the aliens as well. I guarantee that's why Civil Servant tried to announce that I was "compromised".
I think I'm the only person in this ring of drama who hasn't been incubated, mauled, manipulated, or mind-flayed by an alien at all.
Both ends of the spectrum seem to be at each other's throats. Civil Servant has admitted to me that he succumbed to the nomad's influence at one point, and he's now probably following the ultimatum the Auxesians tried to push on me. Of all the people in this circle, him stabbing me in the back was what was the worst of it all. I definitely will not forget that at all. He dragged me into this... ugh forget it.
One side brings me an ultimatum and tells me that their way is the only way, and all they have to show for it is being helpless to the nomads who will eventually just push us to leave in one form or the other. The other side has done nothing but pass me along information and stay clear of this whole thing.
I think the decision is pretty cut and dry for me at this point.
But back to it, this is far from over.
The Unione Corse have failed to deliver on their offer, and while I don't necessarily need it - having it would be a good reference for error. Those Warwolf scans are a must, if I can't throw money at the situation - perhaps I can just do what we did before. If you're up to the task, let me know.
There will always be more solutions on the table. We just don't see them, because something or someone is pulling wool over our eyes. The Technocracy's way is, in my opinion, the worst outcome. Time and again they've proved their allegiance with the Nomads. Nobody can tell anymore if these bastards want to save humanity or doom it at the aliens' behest.
...alas, you don't need me to state the obvious here. You're a lot more capable than most other individuals with a posh rank attached to their name.
As for your Warwolf? Yeah, I guess I can help. Give me a little bit of time here, though. I'm a bit busy with a small upgrade from the 'Hackers. That fight in the Sigmas knocked a few crucial parts out of me. I was due an update anyway. Don't arrest me over it, yeah?
"Test the sharpness of your sword against another. And when that is not enough, unsheathe your cunning as the hidden dagger that ends the fight."
Good to hear, I'll let you know if I hear back from the Unione Corse.
On the matter of well... you I suppose. Would the other avenue you pitched to me earlier strip you of that Key status? I'm going to be away for a bit. If you're still interested in a miracle - now is the time to say so.
Until then the question of your visa is a complicated one, the KPR are unwilling to accept the sponsorship idea I had in mind for legitimacy reasons. It must be from lack of trust if anything, I've never had this problem with the Military leadership ever.
Steer clear of Rheinland for now, the Auxesians have been told to do the same - specifically Lazurith.
Until I can sort this whole thing out, I don't want anyone or anything jeopardizing my second shot. I don't consider your narrative to be a liability, but the fact that you can attract aliens anywhere you go is something to note.
As far as I know nothing can r̶e̷m̶o̶v̴e̴ the mark. Believe me - I've tried. What I did have in mind however isn't something I'm going to talk openly about over the N̵e̸u̴r̵a̷l̸ ̶N̸e̸t̴. Miracles base themselves on chances. I like to believe that I'm going to improve our odds one way or another.
As for Lazur̵i̵t̵h̵. Despite appearances I'd like to ask you not to kill the kid. He's in the same situation I used to be in back in the day, if you remember. Pulled by all sides, thought of as a toy. Pet, whatever. He's experiencing the same stress. He's bound to overstep and possibly enter Thuringia anyway. I'm not his Guardian Angel anymore, but that doesn't mean he should die because others push him towards wishing to have a say in all this.
And for the record, yeah. I'll stay out of Thuringia. I'll keep tabs on Sentinel activity through the T̸r̸i̴a̵g̵e̵ ̴A̵n̷o̷m̶a̷l̶y̶ in Kepler. So far things are quiet. Sometimes the eyes blink - murmurs can be heard from the other side.
"Test the sharpness of your sword against another. And when that is not enough, unsheathe your cunning as the hidden dagger that ends the fight."
Forwarding this to you from a previous discussion. Be on guard next time you enter the Omegas or Omicrons.
During this interception our forces noticed an anomaly among the Wild forces, it's known to all in the theatre of combating aliens that they're capable of fusing our technology with their own. It appears they've figured out how to do just that with the 09-ARKM-N9 series, more commonly known as the Valkyrie.
Initial scans and an after-action report indicate it has advanced shielding technology, manuverability, and firepower. A single one of these was enough to attract the attention of our entire squadron. Exercise caution if approached by one of these vessels. The dead giveaway for this is the encoded series name, seen as: 9̵͙̚0̶̡͘-̵͓̕Ā̸̮R̴̠͝K̷̇M-N9.
We can negotiate a payment option if that still appeals to you, but rest assured it is important.
Kusari apparently has managed to create a jump system capable of tearing open pathways in space time at their own leisure without the consequence of power supply. This obviously points to one thing: Alien Technology.
I'd like to get eyes on the device(s) in question. It'll likely be well guarded, or hidden away if you haven't stumbled on it already. It's mostly just to get a general confirmation of what exactly I'm being told is at play - not necessarily a technical analysis.
Any samples, in depth analytics, or otherwise are at your discretion and of course - yours as you'll be on scene.
Any technical analysis forwarded would add to your reward though.
Leave the Military and Bundestag's superstitions around me to me. I'm a necessity whether they like it or not. This whole question of interstellar travel has become my new forte in the last 48 hours, seeing as though the Lane Hackers have opened what may be the greatest Pandora's Box of our generation. I'll be spearheading my own effort to get ahead of this, but I can't be everywhere at once.
Also, I think I'd be too much of a workaholic to be idolized by anyone that way.
Of course. The Jump Drive fiasco. It's the only thing anyone ever talks about nowadays. And naturally that tech has to be held under lock and key. Where? No idea.
The only people I can think about to know a thing or two about Kusari's schemes are the Blood Dragons. There's hope I can appeal to their weird ideals.
Since we're essentially talking tech exchange, I'll want the Venom schematics from you or a set of them. Not because I want to get rich off your work, but their performance is highly comparable to the stuff I've been working on for the past two years -- and stable, unlike mine. They might contain the inspiration I need to finish a set of fighter weapons that can punch a hole through a Nomad's veil and keep it disrupted too. I'll need that, if I want to permanently put out of commission a certain Nomad Elder that really wants my attention.
You have been a good companion to this point but asking for the intricacies behind the most powerful weaponry in Rhienland - and possibly mankind's - arsenal is a truly ambitious ask. If you truly desire weapons that can match mine with the influx of alien technology I could construct them for you myself with your oversight. But handing over the VENOM to anyone outside of the MND will take away what little ability I have to fall asleep calmly. I've no doubt there are splinter cells within the MND that might seek to take the weapons as well, but these weapons are tracked and subjected to fail safes to prevent deconstruction or reconstruction.
I don't doubt that you would mold it for the purpose of annihilating the same alien that has plagued us both for years now, but I also have an ace up my sleeve for that as well. The technology behind VENOM is a step ahead of aliens, and we do not possess the same foothold in any other aspect of technological prowess. You, in the past, have been a "key" similar to others. You might be sane and stable now, but that comes with risk as well should the Nomad Observer return to come after you.
If you refuse this compromise and by extension - the mission, that's your choice and I'll have to seek help elsewhere. I won't hold it against you, the choice is yours.
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