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*May 5 - Independent pilots were asked to collect meta-alloys as part of a wider xenological study of the Thargoids. Orchestrated by Professor Ishmael Palin, the research project's goal is to learn as much as possible about Thargoid biomechanical nature for the purpose of enhancing humanity's defenses against it. The initial phase requires fresh meta-alloys to be delivered to the James Sneddon starport in the Morten-Marte system, which also offered increased prices for any Thargoid tissue samples. Palin suggested that pilots take advantage of corrosion resistant cargo racks at the starport for the upcoming second phase of the research project over the next few weeks. | *May 5 - Independent pilots were asked to collect meta-alloys as part of a wider xenological study of the Thargoids. Orchestrated by Professor Ishmael Palin, the research project's goal is to learn as much as possible about Thargoid biomechanical nature for the purpose of enhancing humanity's defenses against it. The initial phase requires fresh meta-alloys to be delivered to the James Sneddon starport in the Morten-Marte system, which also offered increased prices for any Thargoid tissue samples. Palin suggested that pilots take advantage of corrosion resistant cargo racks at the starport for the upcoming second phase of the research project over the next few weeks. | ||
*May 6 - Two new starports were added to Marlinist systems following a successful delivery initiative in April. The use of prebuilt infrastructures and mass-produced components allowed the orbital stations to be assembled rapidly. The starport names and locations are Fairfax Legacy in the Hyades Sector SU-C a14-1 system and Ackwada Monument in the Hyades SDector LX-T c3-30 system. The recent diplomatic arrangement that repatriated two million Marlinist refugees are being processed and granted citizenship at the new starports. | *May 6 - Two new starports were added to Marlinist systems following a successful delivery initiative in April. The use of prebuilt infrastructures and mass-produced components allowed the orbital stations to be assembled rapidly. The starport names and locations are Fairfax Legacy in the Hyades Sector SU-C a14-1 system and Ackwada Monument in the Hyades SDector LX-T c3-30 system. The recent diplomatic arrangement that repatriated two million Marlinist refugees are being processed and granted citizenship at the new starports. | ||
*May 9 - Zachary Rackham achieves trillionaire status after acquiring Kavanagh Spaceframes Ltd, which constructs Orbis starports. Rackham's estate value is now approximately 1,012,000,000,000 credits. | |||
*May 11 - A power struggle rages inside the Kumo Crew following a coordinated effort to overthrow the syndicate's leader, Archon Delaine. Delaine was the target of an attempted assassination in conjunction with multiple simultaneous attacks across the organization. The rebellion is led by Arch-Corsair Vidar Trask, a senior member of the Kumo Council. Trask declared that the syndicate is stagnating under Delaine and that new leadership is needed. | |||
*May 12 - Salvation activates the three anti-xeno superweapons and the invading Thargoid fleets in the Didio, Novas, and Sosong systems were completely repelled, with all Thargoid vessels immediately retreating into hyperspace. The Thargoids seemingly had no defense against the Guardian-derived superweapons, which generate an electromagnetic pulse that disrupts the Thargoid biomechanical technology. | |||
*May 12 - Professor Ishmael Palin made an announcement from Abel Laboratory thanking those who collected meta-alloys and delivered them. Palin announced that phase one of the research project was complete and phase two was in planning. | |||
*May 12 - Entrepreneur and trillionaire Zachary Rackham requested deliveries of rare items to Edmondson High in the Beta Hydri system to celebrate becoming a trillionaire. He asked independent pilots to bring rare goods from across the Bubble and is issuing temporary permits to the Beta Hydri system to make it possible. The guest list includes politicians, media magnates, publicity gurus, and others. | |||
*May 13 - The Artificers Clan entered the Upaniklis system where the generation ship Golconda currently resides. There is no explanation for why the Artificers are there, and attempts to contact them got mostly no reply. | |||
*May 16 - The insurrection led by Arch-Corsair Vidar Trask failed to gain control of the Kumo Crew syndicate. Despite coming close to dethroning Archon Delaine, Trask's fighters were defeated. Half of the rebel fighters are a mystery in origin. Arch-Corsair Kay Volantyne, another senior member of the Kumo Council, was also declared missing and it is belived that she was killed by Trask personally. The newest inner circle member, Callan Salamana, leads Delaine's counter-attack against the insurrectionists. The surviving rebels fled to HIP 10792 and are attempting to drive out the Kumo Crew faction in that system. | |||
*May 19 - A party held by Zachary Rackham to celebrate becoming a trillionaire has concluded after a week. Attendees were thanked for coming. | |||
*May 19 - The Kumo Crew declares open war on the pirate insurrectionists that have gathered in HIP 10792 following a failed coup attempt by Arch-Corsair Vidar Trask. Archon Delaine broadcast a message vowing to crush Trask and promises to pay well to wipe out every traitor who supports him. The Kumo Council faction subsequently announced that they will reward all independent pilots who support its operation against the Trask Death Corsairs in the HIP 10792 system. | |||
*May 20 - Dredger clan continues to examine the abandoned generation ship Golconda in Upaniklis. The Golconda was placed in orbit around Upaniklis B 3 in 3305 when its inhabitants migrated to the nearby outpost of Forester's Choice. Over the past week there were reports of smaller craft traveling between the Artificers Clan dreder and the Golconda, but the nomadic tribe has not responded to communication attempts. The Federal Diplomatic Corp published an official reminder that Forester's Choice has partner status with the Federation and added that the Golcondan people are legally protected against cultural contamination as a micro-society that evolved in isolation. | |||
*May 23 - Salvation releases a statement following his latest success against the Thargoids. The statement announces that the deployment of the anti-xeno superweapons was highly effective and billions of lives were saved. Salvation also said that thanks to superpower support, a major breakthrough was made in utilizing Guardian-based technology and construction of the next generation of superweapons has already begun. Salvation predicted the end of the war was finally within reach. Commodore Morag Halloran confirmed that Taurus Mining ventures had received a boost in resources from all three superpowers, including seconded naval personnel, megaship supplies, and advanced engineering equipment. The superpower militaries unianimously stated they are now fully committed to working with Salvation on anti-xeno operations. | |||
*May 24 - The Blue Viper Club dredger clan unexpectedly severed ties with the Kumo Crew, who is already battling an attempted rebellion. No explanations or itinerary were provided when the nomadic tribe's dredger jumped from the Pegasi Sector PN-T c3-14 system to an unknown destination. The Blue Viper Club was most known for providing a new narcotic crop that later became known as onionhead gamma strain. | |||
*May 26 - The Kumo Crew decisively crushes the rebellion in the HIP 10792 system. Vidar Trask, formerly an arch-corsair in the Kumo Crew syndicate, was declared dead when his private vessel was destroyed during the conflict. The few surviving ships in the Trasl Death Corsairs abanded his cause. Further details of the insurrection came to light, revealing that Trask secretly gathered followers while acting as Archon Delaine's trusted advisor. Trask's funding came from gambling at Joker's Deck events, which he used to buy independent criminal groups to bolster his forces, answering the mystery of where half of the rebel fighters came from. It was also confirmed that Trask's previously unidentified mercenaries were members of the Blue Viper Club dredger clan, suggesting that his partner in the coup attempt was indeed Arch-Corsair Kay Volantyne who originally hailed from the nomadic tribe. She was last seen returning to her dredger before it jumped to an unknown destination. Archon Delaine proclaimed his intent to hunt down and kill every one of Volantyne's clan for their betrayal. | |||
*May 26 - The Artificers Clan began retrofitting the generation ship Golconda into a fully operational modern vessel. Former captain Jonathon Forester provided a statement saying that they were worried the Artificers had come to salvage the vessel, but instead they started doing engineering work on it. They reinforeced the ship's structural integrity, repaired damaged components, and installed modern engines and navigational systems. They did this without permission but now the question for the Golcondans is to wehether they should return to their old home and become nomadic once more, or to remain on the outpost. | |||
*May 27 - Trillionaire entrepreneur Zachary Rackham announced his candidacy for presidency in the 3309 Federal election. | |||
*May 30 - Professor Alba Tesreau, former head of research at Aegis, announced the discovery of an abandoned outpost in the DG Canum Venaticorum system after being directed there by a source with the question: 'Who is Salvation?' Independent pilots verified the claim and it was confirmed that a previously undiscovered research outpost once controlled by the Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm had been found there. The site contained logs that directly connected Azimuth Biochemicals to INRA's development of the mycoid virus. Professor Tesreau added that most significantly, she believed that the logs would reveal Salvation's real name and background, and she urged the superpowers to halt collaboration with Salvation while the new data was verified. | |||
*May 31 - The generation ship Golconda continues being repaired by the Artificer Clan. While repairs continue, Golcondans also continued debating about their future and whether to re-board the Golconda to become space nomads once more. | |||
=== June === | |||
*June 1 - More information about Vidar Trask's failed coup emerged as reported by The Pegasi Sentinel. The Sentinel reported that over one thousand fighters were supplied by the Blue Viper Club, proving the involvement of Kay Volantyne in the coup alongside Trask. | |||
*June 2 - Independent pilots were asked to assist the Golconda in the Upaniklis system as it resumes its voyage. The generation ship was retrofitted and the majority of its former population have decided to leave the outpost Forester's Choice and return to their traditional nomadic lifestyle. Captain Jonathon Forester, leader of the Golconda Union, announced that the Golconda has a frame shift drive that needs tritium, along with also needing medical diagnostic equipment and power generators. Pilots were requested to deliver these materials to Fozard Port, where they were transferred to the Golconda. | |||
*June 3 - A public outcry followed claims that Salvation was once a senior member of Azimuth Biochemical who worked for INRA. Information came to light by Professor Alba Tesreau from the DG Canum Venaticorum system suggesting that Salvation's real name is Dr Caleb Wycherly, former vice-president of research at Azimuth Biochemicals. His team contributed to the development of the mycoid bioweapon deployed by INRA during the First Thargoid War. It was also revealed that he gained the nickname of "The Witch", a figure which had also been implicated in the attack on the Alexandria megaship in June 3307 and in Project Seraph recordings found in the HIP 26176 and HIP 22460 systems. Demands for Salvation's arrest and questioning over his involvement in these events have been made by former Aegis leadership. Salvation's supporters dismissed the logs as fake, citing that Wycherly would now be over 200 years old and that the mention of salvation was merely coincidental. | |||
*June 8 - The probationary peiod for the anti-xeno partnership between the Alliance and Sirius Corporation ended. Prime Minister Edmund Mahon released a statement announcing that the decision would be submitted for debate and voting by the end of June. | |||
*June 9 - The second phase of Professor Ishmael Palin's Thargoid research project began. He requested deliveries of Thargoid artifacts to the Arque system for scientific study. Palin further outlined the second plan saying that he needed large supplies of Thargoid probes, resin and sensors to Baird Gateway on Arque 4 E. | |||
*June 9 - The Golconda generation ship was able to resume its millennia-long voyage following the delivery of supplies by independent pilots. | |||
*June 10 - The source that tipped off Professor Alba Tesreau to the abandoned INRA base in the DG Canum Venaticorum system was revealed to be a survivor of Project Seraph. Project Seraph was a now-abandoned operation run by Azimuth Biochemicals at the Oaken Point facility in the HIP 26176 system. There, scientists attempted to directly interface with Thargoid scout vessels by grafting neural and physiological implants into living subjects. Most of the experiments ended in failure or death, but subject D-2 escaped from Oaken Point by stowing away on a trader's ship. From there, Subject D-2 investigated Azimuth using her inside knowledge and confirmed Aegis's belief that the corporation was still active. | |||
*June 13 - The proposed strategic alliance between the Alliance and Sirius Corporation is hotly debated. | |||
*June 14 - The Alliance, Empire, and Federation responded cooly to accusations that Salvation had hidden links to Azimuth Biochemicals and INRA. The Empire took a pragmatic approach, noting none of the Imperial weaponry could match the anti-xeno superweapon's capabilities. The Federation fleet admiral Tayo Maikori revived his investigation into Salvation in response and hoped to authenticate the INRA logs. In the Alliance, Admiral Rachel Ziegler was neutral about it. | |||
*June 16 - The Di Jian system hosted rival campaigns as the Alliance Assembly voted on the strategic defense pact. | |||
*June 17 - The generation ship Golconda departs from the Upaniklis system with much of its former population on board. After a three year period living aboard the outpost Forester's Choice, 60% of the 70,000 Golcondans have now chosen to resume their nomadic lifestyle aboard the ship. The Federation reiterated its protection of the Golcondans. | |||
*June 20 - Salvation announces that his partner organization Taurus Mining Ventures is a modern incarnation of Azimuth Biochemicals in a public statement broadcast across all media channels. Salvation changed the name of Taurus Mining Ventures to Azimuth Biotech and stated that there was no further need for concealment. | |||
*June 22 - The Alliance, Empire, and Federation announced their continued collaboration with Salvation and Azimuth Biotech on anti-xeno operations. The political leadership of the superpowers deferred to their militaries to determine the appropriate course of action until the war's end and that course was working with Azimuth. | |||
*June 23 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/23-JUN-3308 Azimuth historical retrospective part one] | |||
*June 24 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/24-JUN-3308 Azimuth historical retrospective part two] | |||
*June 28 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/28-JUN-3308 Azimuth historical retrospective part three] | |||
*June 28 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/28-JUN-3308 Azimuth historical retrospective part four] | |||
*June 29 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/29-JUN-3308 Azimuth historical retrospective part five] | |||
*June 30 - Salvation broadcast a message across all public channels announcing that the HIP 22460 system will be the site of a decisive strike against the Thargoids using a new superweapon he called the Proteus Wave, the construction of which had officially begun. Salvation predicted that the Guardian-based technology used in the Proteus Wave will attract the Thargoids as before, but the plan is to eradicate the Thargoid threat from the entire galaxy in an act of xenocide. To support the defense of humanity, Salvation announced the coordination of support operations aboard the megaship Bright Sentinel in addition to the support provided by the superpower militaries. | |||
*June 30 - A coalition of independent pilots forms to destabilize Salvation's anti-xeno organization Azimuth Biotech. Despite the superpowers and most independent pilots supporting Azimuth, some chose to organize a resistance movement in a series of actions known as Operation Wych Hunt. The Commanders standing against Salvation claim he is responsible for illegal activities including mycoid weapon development, Project Seraph, and the destruction of the megaship Alexandria. The announcement of the Proteus Wave superweapon was the deciding catalyst for the formation of this resistance. | |||
*June 30 - Commodore Morag Halloran, liason for Azimuth Biotech, made a request for military and medical commodities to be delivered to the HIP 22460 system at the Heart of Taurus megaship. These supplies were needed to support the cross-superpower operation. | |||
=== July === | |||
*July 1 - The leaders of the superpowers issued comments responding to the Azimuth Biotech initiative in HIP 22460. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval agreed with Senator Patreus that supporting the proposal was the most practical course of action but called for alternative options for fighting the Thargoids as well. Princess Aisling Duval criticized Salvation as a master of manipulation. Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon reiterated the priority of long-term security by citing the defense arrangement with Sirius Corporation. President Zachary Hudson expressed confidence in the might of the Federal Navy to protect Salvation during the construction of the Proteus Wave | |||
*July 4 - The Thargoid-worshipping Far God Cult denounced Azimuth Biotech's operations in HIP 22460, calling for supporters to not cooperate or support Salvation. This call to action was considered unusual and strange by many. | |||
*July 5 - Azimuth Biotech announces that they have an urgent need for deliveries of Guardian artifacts to the HIP 22460 system as they are vital components of the Proteus Wave superweapon. | |||
*July 6 - The Federation Intelligence Agency initiated a multi-system crackdown against organized crime network Red Family, notorious for trafficking large quantities of illegal narcotics in the Federation. Mass arrests were made by FIA field agents with the help of the Proactive Detection Bureau, the agency responsible for monitoring all communications within the Federation to identify illegal activity and prevent terrorism. The PDB was established in 3307 when new public surveillance laws were passed in the wake of large scale attacks by the NMLA. | |||
*July 7 - The delivery of medical and military supplies to the HIP 22460 system in support of Salvation's anti-xeno operations concluded successfully. | |||
*July 7 - Salvation revealed part of his plan for defeating the Thargoids using the Proteus Wave. He highlighted the importance of protecting the megaship Bright Sentinel while the delivered Guardian artifacts were processed for transport to the planetside Proteus Wave site. | |||
*July 8 - The HIP 22460 system is attacked by Thargoids, as predicted by Salvation. The Thargoids were drawn to the concentration of Guardian artifacts aboard the Bright Sentinel. The superpower militaries called for the assistance of independent pilots skilled in anti-xeno combat to help defend the megaship. | |||
*July 11 - Oberon Church, leader of the Red Family crime network, continues to elude capture by the Federal Intelligence Agency. | |||
*July 12 - Azimuth Biotech repeats its call for Guardian artifacts to be delivered to HIP 22460. Commodore Morag Halloran announced that the construction of the Proteus Wave requires increasing quantities of Guardian-based artifacts and pleads for independent pilots to deliver Guardian caskets, orbs, relics, tablets, totems, and urns to the Bright Sentinel megaship aboard HIP 22460 10b. | |||
*July 13 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/13-JUL-3308 Vox Galactica publishes an on-site account of the Battle of HIP 22460] | |||
*July 14 - The Federation announces that it is offering bounties to hunt down all surviving members of the Red Family crime network in the Andowatye system | |||
*July 14 - Azimuth Biotech and the superpowers call for reinforcements in the HIP 22460 system, where the Thargoid attacks continue as the Proteus Wave superweapon is constructed. Commodore Morag Halloran sent out an urgent bulletin condemning the actions of the Operation Wych Hunt anti-Azimuth saboteurs and announced the superweapon would be fully assembled in two weeks time thanks to the delays by the saboteurs. Azimuth calls for independent pilots and the superpowers to defend the megaship against all threats for the benefit of humanity | |||
*July 15 - Political figures around the Bubble reacted to Salvation's anti-xeno operation in HIP 22460. Reactions were universally supportive of working with Salvation and Azimuth Biotech, save for Yuri Grom who questioned the trustworthiness of Azimuth. | |||
*July 18 - A widespread debate on the issue of xenocide sweeps the Bubble in the backdrop of the Proteus Wave's construction. | |||
*July 19 - Azimuth makes a final call for the delivery of Guardian artifacts to the HIP 22460 system as the third phase of the Proteus Wave's construction is reached. Commodore Morag Halloran outlined the final stage, calling for further deliveries of Guardian items. | |||
*July 21 - Additional Federal and Imperial capital ships arrive in the HIP 22460 system as Azimuth Biotech's operations near their conclusion. Salvation sent a news broadcast to all media channels, stating that the Proteus Wave's core mechanism would be fully constructed in one week's time and after that, Azimuth would begin the integration of the surface site with the superweapon. | |||
*July 21 - The Federal operation to take down the Red Family crime syndicate reaches a successful conclusion and the Federal Intelligence Agency announced that the leader of the Red Family was captured. | |||
*July 22 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/22-JUL-3308 Vox Galactica publishes a frontline account of the HIP 22460 fighting] | |||
*July 25 - Azimuth condemns the protestors that are in opposition to the anti-xeno operations underway. | |||
*July 26 - Commodore Morag Halloran announces that the delivery campaign of Guardian artifacts was successfully concluded and extends Salvation's thanks to the independent pilots who participated. | |||
*July 27 - [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/27-JUL-3308 Professor Alba Tesreau releases a statement attacking the morality of Salvation and Azimuth Biotech] | |||
*July 28 - Azimuth Biotech called for the delivery of HN shock mounts, micro controllers, and radiation baffles to the Glorious Prospect megaship in the Pleiades Sector CW-U B3-2 system in a new initiative focused around salvaging Thargoid technology from battlefields for analysis and research. | |||
*July 29 - Salvation announces that the construction of the Proteus Wave superweapon is now complete and fully assembled. He then stated that the superweapon would be calibrated over the next several days and repeated the warning that the superweapon must be protected at all costs. | |||
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