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[AeternusDoleo]

**** Incoming Transmission ****
From: Johnathan Sanders
To: Guildcomms
Subject: Survey request (ATTN Exploration division)

Gentlemen,

The Guild has been approached on evaluating the possibility of establishing a small outpost for a private investor. The request is genuine, but the projected locations might prove difficult to both reach and work in. Nevertheless, I would like our exploration and research division to survey the following locations:

- Kepler system, Kuryo darkmatter storm. If suitable natural shells (asteroid, planetoid or matter cluster) can be located, denote their position. Try to take readings that would allow us to augment shielding to deflect the radiation within these areas. It may be worthwhile to liase with the Ames researchers in order to accelerate the process.

- Sigma 19, Donryu Nebula. I have no information available on the conditions within this area. Survey should include potential hazards, a geometric survey of the nebula, and any potential points of interest within (such as planetoids, gravity wells, jump holes). Liasing with the Gas Miners Guild may prove beneficial as they have a base in that area.

Regards,
- Johnathan Sanders

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Wide awake in a world that sleeps, enduring thoughts, enduring scenes. The knowledge of what is yet to come.
From a time when all seems lost, from a dead man to a world, without restraint, unafraid and free.

Mostly retired Discovery member. May still visit from time to time.

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed at Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Johnathan Sanders

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Recruit rank

Greetings Mr Sanders, I've just read your request to survey the areas for a
potential base building operation. I'd like to inform you that I'll take this as a side
job to my current assignment and will survey the Kepler system before Sigmas, as
they are further away from my current office on Battleship Hood. My contacts
down on Ames station who I met when trading niobium ore could also prove
useful in my endeavors.

For the purpose of protecting myself and my crew, I'll be taking an "Uruz" class
battle transport with high grade armor plating to Kepler to counter the threat a
dark matter storm posses with all the equipment I need. I will begin surveying
today, when I come back from planet Kyushu, around eight hours from when I
send this message.



Kind regards, Ms Arin.

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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>

[AeternusDoleo]

**** Incoming Transmission ****
From: Johnathan Sanders
To: Guildcomms
Subject: Survey request (ATTN Exploration division)

Understood, mr. Arin. There is no need for expedience - ensure you and your crew are safe out there. I will await your report.

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Wide awake in a world that sleeps, enduring thoughts, enduring scenes. The knowledge of what is yet to come.
From a time when all seems lost, from a dead man to a world, without restraint, unafraid and free.

Mostly retired Discovery member. May still visit from time to time.

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed at Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Archives on Uruz transport, Survey reports

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Recruit rank

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1) ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
On 24. of February 819 A.S. around 11:30 Sol hours Guild Master Johnathan Sanders of the Independent Miners Guild sent a GuildComm wide message stating that a private investor requested Independent Miners Guild's help to look into building an outpost. Upon receiving this message I, Mara Arin, responded directly to the aforementioned Guild Master in private about taking the assignment.

On 24. of February 819 A.S. around 20:00 until 25. of February 819 A.S. around 1:30 the assignment was completed and this report was compiled.

The assignment was to survey the following two areas:
S1) Kepler system, Kuryo Cloud an outcropping of a larger "Kuyro anomaly"
S2) Sigma 19, Donryu Cloud a medium-sized offshoot of the Edge Nebula

2) [color=#CC6600]ABSTRACT (S1)
This survey was conducted with the help of eight scientists within "Uruz" class battle transporter which carried all the necessary surveying equipment and was modified for that purpose. For protection, a pilot named Marco Flanders was hired and he did his job admirably well without questioning what we were doing. The survey was conducted on a number of small zones to increase the accuracy of our results. In general, we have found that there is no sufficiently large asteroid which could be made hollow and support human life as the dark matter storm eroded and shattered all large objects, however there are a few mass clusters in which asteroids, when combined, could serve as a natural protection against the storm. We have also found out that the remaining asteroids are very dense and the minerals inside them have properties which prevent further shattering and erosion.

3) [color=#CC6600]PREPARATION (S1)
When I arrived on Java station in Tau 23, I ordered my crew to take off and set course for planet Kyushu in Kyushu system as that is where all the supplies we need can be bought. Upon my arrival on Kyushu, I told the quartermaster to get us some rations, water, food, oxygen and drugs. I knew we were going into a thundering dark matter storm which could tear our ship apart in seconds if we were to collide with only a single gram of dark matter, so in order to prevent that we wanted some oxygen on board so we can use it as a primitive physical shield. Such shield would be deployed by pumping oxygen in from of our ship to explode the dark matter particles forcing our energy shield to take only the energy released from the explosions matter and dark matter collisions would create. Drugs were also a big part of our cargo as we knew dark matter can cause what Ames scientists call "Pressure Sickness" which is caused by quick and often changes in pressure. While the quartermaster went to get us the required supplies I called Ames research station again to confirm that everything is prepared for our arrival. A team of eight scientists mostly of Kusari or Liberty origin where picked from a small pallet of available researchers back when I was still on Battleship Hood. All additional information and details regarding the crew and supplies will be attached to this report.


4) [color=#CC6600]PROCESS (S1)
Accompanied by Mr Flanders we made our way to Ames on which we landed and made a plan how we will proceed with this survey. After about a few minutes the whole team was assembled and we boarded the ship with all the equipment we required. Our plan was to use the already existing grid which pilots use to assist them in plotting their course and make zones whose volume and mass we would record while Mr Flanders was to stay on the perimeter of the cloud and see to it that we are not disturbed. Before we entered the cloud we each took a pill to help us ward off the "Pressure Sickness" and started to pump oxygen from the cargo hold. Once we entered the cloud scanners went crazy, but thanks to our onboard technician we were able to get them working again on very short distance, just enough to accurately determine the volumes of each zone. The oxygen shield helped our energy shield a lot, but often explosions caused a huge build up of pressure. Emergency compression systems went on to equalize the pressure inside with that outside. We knew we had to work fast if we were to complete this survey, so we carefully navigated through the asteroids and took a few readings for mass, volume, radiation and anomalies. After we mapped a few zones both the pilot and the navigation officer whispered to me that we began to take damage to the hull. Thankfully, the team from Ames was too busy working to notice the ship making odd sounds as it was being damaged, so we continued to monitor the activities outside. With time, I felt the pressure of outside explosions in my head, but I didn't want to abort the survey until it was absolutely necessary. When we finally finished the survey of all eight zones in the inner part of the cloud, the auto pilot took us right back to Ames.

5) [color=#CC6600]RESULTS (S1)
A) [color=#CC6600]Volume of space
The volume is standardized as all zones have the same amount of space. That volume would be 1225 cubic kilometers as width is 17,5 kilometers and height is 4 kilometers.

B) Volume of solids
The volume of solids, in our case asteroids, was calculated by comparing the known volume of „Uruz's“ containers with the unknown volume of asteroids. Most of the asteroids were as large as a single container which can hold around 233 liters (we came up with this number as we already knew that „Uruz“ can transport 4200 liters when having 18 containers).
We have found that the most suitable zone for construction, regarding the volume of solids, would be Z6 while Z1 and Z7 are to be avoided. All other zones are acceptable, but we would discourage building in Z4 and Z5 as they are on the opposite side of Ames research station and trade lanes which would in turn make construction that much more difficult.

C) Radiation
The radiation in each zone is small, but we still don't suggest prolonged exposure as it can severely impact the health of any human being. The radiation is increasing further into the cloud, so we'd discourage building in Z2, Z3, Z6 and Z7 due to them being in the center of the cloud. If we are to build an outpost in those areas, we would need to use powerful specially aligned shields.

D) Anomalies and hazards
The only anomaly that was found is in Z7. It appears as a wreckage of a transport ship similar to a model of a large train. It being there shouldn't be a problem during construction or after it.

Except for the radiation, there is also a raging dark matter storm present within the cloud. Dark matter particles will cause great problems as their collision with matter causes explosions of great magnitude. The pressure it causes is so great that if a ship's hull is to be directly exposed, even with top grade armor plating, the transport ship wouldn't be able to survive for more then a few minutes.

6) CONCLUSION (S1)
The Kuryo cloud has a few suitable zones in which an outpost can be built due to having a number of mass clusters. The dark matter storm provides sort of a curtain which scrambles the scanners and greatly reduces visibility hiding everything with in cloud from unwanted attention.
However, the storm also creates a lethal hazard. The radiation levels in inner parts of the cloud are alarming, not to mention the explosions it can create.

[color=#33CC00]The following zone is most suitable: Z6
The following zones are suitable: Z2, Z3, Z8
The following zones are unsuitable: Z1, Z4, Z5, Z7

Zone 1: unsuitable due to lack of mass, moderate radiation level

Zone 2: suitable; moderate amount of mass, but has an increased radiation level

Zone 3: suitable; moderate amount of mass, but has an increased radiation level

Zone 4: unsuitable; moderate amount of mass and radiation level, but being on the opposite side from trade lanes

Zone 5: unsuitable; moderate amount of mass and radiation level, but being on the opposite side from trade lanes and having an increased radiation level

Zone 6: most suitable due to having ample amount of mass, but has an increased radiation level

Zone 7: unsuitable due to lack of mass, moderate radiation level

Zone 8: suitable; moderate amount of mass, moderate radiation level

If we were to build a base where the amount of mass is moderate, the cost of tractoring and merging asteroids would be very high as well as upkeep once the base is constructed, not to mention the risk of having thin layers that couldn't protect base's inhabitants and visitors from the cruel storm outside.

On the other hand, if we were to build a base where radiation level is high, we will have to seek an organization who already uses technology which shields against it. I've found a few files that describe just the organization we might need named "The Order", hopefully they might help us in aligning our shields and sharing the technology needed to survive in such hostile conditions.

Also, in order to clear the persistent threat of dark matter particles destroying the base, I suggest using the same method we did to defend our ship, that is, use oxygen (or any other gas) to clear the zone in which we would build a base. By my calculations for a single zone to be cleared, we'd need to release at least 500 cubic kilometers of oxygen which would be roughly 100000 high pressure container units. Our ship only released 50 units, as you will see in the attachment.

At the end, I'd also like to add that building a base on the opposite side of the cloud from where the trade lanes are would be dangerous for all vessels as they would have to either go around the cloud which would discourage pilots from visiting the base while going through the cloud would mean greater exposure to radiation and possible dark matter explosion.


Attention! This report is the property of Mara Arin and cannot be copied, edited or used in any other way unless given a written permission.

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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>

[the apex]

**GuildComm Active**

To: Mining Department
From: Red Forman of the mining surveyor 'Dagoba'
RE: Mining contracts

After undocking from Java station in Tau-23 aboard my Surveyor class ship i ran into a freelance trader willing to pay for some Niobium Ore.
We proceeded to sector B2 within the system. During mining operations a Bowex ship named "Kedor" arrived at Java station requesting mining services as well.
We were frequently attacked in the field by Outcast patrols flying Sabres, however they were completely outgunned by the three ships present and some IMG patrols passing by.
As i was about to close the second deal, with the Bowex pilot, a large wing of Sabres appeared forcing us to retreat to Java station. We concluded the business there.

*Attachments:




**Message End**

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"Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town."

[Rainy Day]

Signal Strength: Excellent
ID: Jacob Walker
To: Guild Comms
Subject: First flight
Source: Java Station, Tau-23

Nothing special to report on my first time out, though I am surprised at the sheer amount of Outcasts flying throughout the taus. I encountered my first one after leaving Tau-39 and heading towards Java just a few minutes after my flight began. As there were miners in the area I politely asked him to leave, though he just taunted me and said I could try to remove him if I felt like it, so I did just that.

Afterwards I ran into another Outcasts being shot by a trio of Gallic miners, but try as they might they were unable to do anything that resembled even grazing their target. Eventually a large vessel of some kind, Gallic origin as well came to their aid, hailing the Outcast to make a run for it, and he did just that. Once we were alone he made a reference to wanting to pick on me, but he learned that not all miners give way to bullies.

Once all was quiet I made my way down to the Omegas and met the transport ship "Glomma" with Axel Fruehauf as its captain. The trip to New Tokyo with a hold full of ore was completely uneventful surprisingly enough. With the ore safely tucked away on Roppongi we set a path back to Java. We encountered an Outcast in Kyushu on the way, but he was quickly disposed of with no damage to the transport. Just as well another Outcast was found in Tau-23, but he was also taken care of before he could interfere with the transport in anyway.

I believe I spent the rest of my time with Axel flying around Tau-23, until we ran into a pair of nomads. After quite some time it became obvious that they would cause no harm whatsoever. I decided to return to Java and retire with the system in order. Below are guncams attached from the ordeal.

Outcast Encouter
Destruction of Ship
Kick The Bully
Linking up With Transport
Safe Arrival
Second Safe Arrivial
Ship Destroyed During Escort
Ship Two During Escort

Ending Video Stream...

Should anyone need me, I'll be standing by on Java waiting for instructions.

Respectfully,

Escort Recruit Jacob Walker

Signal Terminated...

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[Rockrama]

[font=Book Antiqua]---INCOMING TRANSMISSION---
---TRANSMISSION ORIGIN: [color=#FFFFFF]Tau 23, Java Station---
---TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION: [color=#FFFFFF]Independent Miner Axel Zimmerman Fruehauf---

[font=Times New Roman]I, Axel Zimmerman Fruehauf is the captian of the trade ship ''Glomma'' and this is my short report on the escort with Jacob Walker and what happened later. We departured from Omega - 7 with my hold filled with silver ore and our destination was Roppongi Station in New Tokyo, then to Tau - 23 to dock our ships. The journey to system New Tokyo was quiet and therefore it gave me some time to get to know Jacob Walker. On our way back to Tau - 23 from New Tokyo Jacob Walker met an outcast in the system Kyushu with the name ''DAXIUS'' and was no problem for Jacob Walker to eliminate in a fighter battle.

After the escort we took the time to patrol the system Tau - 23 for any threats. On our long range scanners we found out that there were some unknown beings classified as nomads in the system, two of them in the system. We met the nomads and managed to communicate with them. To be honest I was nervous and very curious about these organisms once I met them. Were they hostile and what were they doing in Tau - 23? Me and Jacob Walker found out that they were friendly beings and I learned a lot of their specie. I think that the reason why they were in Tau - 23 was to communicate with humans, which they refered to as ''fleshlings''. After some time communicating with the nomads both me and Jacob Walker returned to Java Station.

I will be looking forward when Jacob Walker is a full fledged member of the Independent Miners Guild.

Proof of our journey and ecounter with the nomads:


New Berlin to Sigma - 13

Java Station with outcast on scanners

Close up on a nomad

The nomads

[color=#FFFF99][font=Book Antiqua]---END OF TRANSMISSION---

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<span style="font-family:Impact"><span style="color:#FF0000">JUDAS PRIEST - METAL GODS</span></span>
Rob Halford - Glenn Tipton - <strike>K.K Downing</strike> Richie Faulkner - Ian Hill - Scott Travis

<span style="color:#FFFF00">We are Screaming for Vengeance!</span>

LONG LIVE THE GOOD OL' METAL

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed at Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Archives on Uruz transport, Survey reports

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Recruit rank

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Repair bill after the survey * * * * * * * * * * * * * After taking off from Ames research station * * * * * * A plan of survey



Zone 1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Zone 2



Zone 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Zone 4



Zone 5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Zone 6



Zone 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Zone 8


Attention! This report is the property of Mara Arin and cannot be copied, edited or used in any other way unless given a written permission.


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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed at Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Johnathan Sanders

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Recruit rank

Mr Sanders, I'm giving you the password to access the archives on my "Uruz"
battle transported which now features the surveying report you requested.
And I'm also not sure why you were addressing to my none existing husband in
your previous message.

Password: *********

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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>

[Rockrama]

[size=medium]

---INCOMING TRANSMISSION---
---TRANSMISSION ORIGIN: System Tau - 23, Java Station---
---TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION: Independent Miner Axel Zimmerman Frühauf---

[font=Garamond][color=#C0C0C0]Hallo! I would like to request 4x Diamondback class 10 guns for my Lhotse very heavy fighter from the Independent Miners Guild armory. My ship is docked by Java Station and is awaiting to be undocked to get the guns from the armory.

The call - sign for the ship I would like to mount the guns on is: IMG|Axel.Z.Fruehauf

Thank you.

---TRANSMISSION ENDED---

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<span style="font-family:Impact"><span style="color:#FF0000">JUDAS PRIEST - METAL GODS</span></span>
Rob Halford - Glenn Tipton - <strike>K.K Downing</strike> Richie Faulkner - Ian Hill - Scott Travis

<span style="color:#FFFF00">We are Screaming for Vengeance!</span>

LONG LIVE THE GOOD OL' METAL