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[[File:Bright Sentinel in Merope.png|thumb|right|300px|The Bright Sentinel, a megaship used to deploy one of Salvation's anti-xeno superweapons]] | [[File:Bright Sentinel in Merope.png|thumb|right|300px|The Bright Sentinel, a megaship used to deploy one of Salvation's anti-xeno superweapons]] | ||
The '''anti-xeno superweapon''' is an unnamed device employed by [[Salvation]] to eradicate and repulse [[Thargoid]]s from an entire [[star system]]. A prototype was first tested in the Cornsar system on September 20, 3307, and three more were successfully fired in the [[Delphi]], [[Maia]], and [[Merope]] systems on December 14, 3307. The superweapons are assembled from large quantities of [[Classified Experimental Equipment]] aboard [[Wells-class Carrier]]s operated by [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] before being fired, at which point they lethally disrupt any Thargoid vessels, such as [[Thargoid Interceptor]]s, within range and cause the bulk of any survivors to flee. | The '''anti-xeno superweapon''' is an unnamed device employed by [[Salvation]] to eradicate and repulse [[Thargoid]]s from an entire [[star system]]. A prototype was first tested in the Cornsar system on September 20, 3307, and three more were successfully fired in the [[Delphi]], [[Maia]], and [[Merope]] systems on December 14, 3307. The superweapons are assembled from large quantities of [[Classified Experimental Equipment]] aboard [[Wells-class Carrier]]s operated by [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] before being fired, at which point they lethally disrupt any Thargoid vessels, such as [[Thargoid Interceptor]]s, within range and cause the bulk of any survivors to flee. | ||
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In 3308, Salvation ordered the construction of an improved Anti-xeno superweapon - the ''Proteus Wave'' - in [[HIP 22460]], with the intention of eradicating the threat of the Thargoids once and for all. Unlike prior examples, the Proteus Wave weapon was built on top of an existing Thargoid site with the intent of using the Thargoid site as an amplifier for the wave to increase its reach, possibly to the point of covering multiple systems. After weeks of supplying resources to the site whilst fending off frenzied Thargoids, the weapon was fired on the 9th of August 3308. | In 3308, Salvation ordered the construction of an improved Anti-xeno superweapon - the ''Proteus Wave'' - in [[HIP 22460]], with the intention of eradicating the threat of the Thargoids once and for all. Unlike prior examples, the Proteus Wave weapon was built on top of an existing Thargoid site with the intent of using the Thargoid site as an amplifier for the wave to increase its reach, possibly to the point of covering multiple systems. After weeks of supplying resources to the site whilst fending off frenzied Thargoids, the weapon was fired on the 9th of August 3308. | ||
Whilst the weapon initially seemed successful in shutting down Thargoid vessels throughout the system upon activation, the site it was built upon released a 'counter wave' | Whilst the weapon initially seemed successful in shutting down Thargoid vessels throughout the system upon activation, the site it was built upon released a 'counter wave' 42 seconds after the first, which 'reactivated' all of the incapacitated vessels and disabled all human ships in the system, making them easy prey. Aside from suggesting that the Thargoids have partially adapted and developed the ability to subvert Guardian technology (''cf.'' [[Unclassified Relic]]), possibly as a result of the prior superweapon incidents, the full ramifications of the weapon's use - beyond the initial loss of life and materiel - remain to be seen, though the Thargoids have seized control of the system and appear to be consolidating their forces there. | ||
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*The anonymous figure known as [[Salvation]] claims that [[Thargoid]] forces will shortly launch an assault in the Cornsar system. The following message was received by all major [[newsfeed]]s: "This is Salvation. Authorities in the Cornsar system must evacuate the local population immediately. I believe a Thargoid invasion of the system is imminent. I became aware of this danger while developing a new interstellar xeno-detection network, which will be far superior to [[Eagle Eye]]. Although the network is not fully complete, we cannot dismiss this report as a false reading. Cornsar must act now." [[Carter Armstrong]], a chief administrator with [[Aegis]], delivered an official statement: "Aegis cannot validate this claim. There is no indication of a Thargoid presence in the vicinity, and Cornsar is too far from their known territories to be a viable target. As most of our operations are suspended due to the public inquiry, we cannot dedicate any resources to investigate further." There was also a response from Marshal [[Noah Sharrow]], who governs the Cornsar system on behalf of the Allied Cornsar Constitution Party: "We have no interest in the games of one-upmanship between Aegis and Salvation. Nor do we believe for a moment that the Thargoids would go out of their way to harass us."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61408df89acf3a3f20259c31 GalNet: Salvation Warns of Thargoid Strike]</ref> | *The anonymous figure known as [[Salvation]] claims that [[Thargoid]] forces will shortly launch an assault in the Cornsar system. The following message was received by all major [[newsfeed]]s: "This is Salvation. Authorities in the Cornsar system must evacuate the local population immediately. I believe a Thargoid invasion of the system is imminent. I became aware of this danger while developing a new interstellar xeno-detection network, which will be far superior to [[Eagle Eye]]. Although the network is not fully complete, we cannot dismiss this report as a false reading. Cornsar must act now." [[Carter Armstrong]], a chief administrator with [[Aegis]], delivered an official statement: "Aegis cannot validate this claim. There is no indication of a Thargoid presence in the vicinity, and Cornsar is too far from their known territories to be a viable target. As most of our operations are suspended due to the public inquiry, we cannot dedicate any resources to investigate further." There was also a response from Marshal [[Noah Sharrow]], who governs the Cornsar system on behalf of the Allied Cornsar Constitution Party: "We have no interest in the games of one-upmanship between Aegis and Salvation. Nor do we believe for a moment that the Thargoids would go out of their way to harass us."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61408df89acf3a3f20259c31 GalNet: Salvation Warns of Thargoid Strike]</ref> | ||
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