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'''Carter Armstrong''' is ~~a chief administrator with~~ Aegis Core, a division of [[Aegis]] based in [[Sol]] that ~~oversees~~ operations within the [[Core Systems]]. In June 3304, when Aegis Core was still based in [[Socho]], Armstrong coordinated a campaign to gather materials to repair Core Systems [[starport]]s that had been damaged by the [[Thargoid]]s in the course of the [[Second Thargoid War]]. In September 3307, amid the independent inquiry into Aegis's conduct in the [[Alexandria]] incident, Armstrong brushed off claims made by [[Salvation]] that the Thargoids were preparing to attack the Cornsar system, but unfortunately for the citizens of Cornsar, Salvation's prediction was later proven correct.

'''Carter Armstrong''' is the Chief Administrator of Aegis Core, a division of [[Aegis]] based in [[Sol]] that oversaw operations within the [[Core Systems]]. In June 3304, when Aegis Core was still based in [[Socho]], Armstrong coordinated a campaign to gather materials to repair Core Systems [[starport]]s that had been damaged by the [[Thargoid]]s in the course of the [[Second Thargoid War]]. In September 3307, amid the independent inquiry into Aegis's conduct in the [[Alexandria]] incident, Armstrong brushed off claims made by [[Salvation]] that the Thargoids were preparing to attack the Cornsar system, but unfortunately for the citizens of Cornsar, Salvation's prediction was later proven correct.

Following the resignation of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], the discharge of Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], and the departure of other Aegis members over the course of the independent inquiry, Chief Administrator Armstrong became the de facto head of what remained of Aegis's leadership council. He was tasked with overseeing the demobilisation of Aegis's personnel and assets after the organisation was ordered to shut down on January 18, 3308. When it later came to light that the Alexandria had been sabotaged and raided by a private military force with ties to [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], Armstrong declared this absolved Aegis of the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] accusations of negligence, but his request to reinstate Aegis in order to counter the threat posed by Azimuth was denied.

== Timeline ==

02 MAR 3308

*The leaders of [[Aegis]] have formally petitioned the [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] to reform the anti-xeno organisation. Although all three superpowers are in the process of building their own taskforces to replace Aegis, they have been unable to assist against a recent surge of [[Thargoid]] [[incursion]]s. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong gave a statement to the press: "Surviving members of the leadership council have submitted an appeal to reverse the decision to disband Aegis. The essence of our case is that the superpowers are currently distracted by various internal situations, but the Thargoids care nothing for our politics and must be met with a unified show of force. Aegis support ships have recently been repurposed by other crews in several regions, including the Dan, HIP 12314 and Nauni systems. But they could have been operated officially by our trained personnel, if only we were allowed to do our job. In addition to the increasing Thargoid threat, the rediscovery of the [[Alexandria]] in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system proves that [[Azimuth Biochemicals|Azimuth]] still exists. This sinister group slaughtered four thousand people to obtain [[Guardian]] artefacts, and we have logs proving it performed unlicensed xenological research in recent years. Aegis could provide centralised opposition to these criminals as well as defending against alien attack."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/621f612f738e957f724d21e0 GalNet: Aegis Demands Reinstatement]</ref>

07 FEB 3308

*Shutdown procedures for the anti-xeno organisation are continuing, despite [[Aegis]]'s warnings that Azimuth has returned. [[Conrad Sterling]] reported on the situation for [[Vox Galactica]]: "We now know that the [[Alexandria]] megaship was targeted by a hostile force that could be [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], the 200-year-old corporation which owned the [[Adamastor]] and [[Hesperus]]. In the face of this new evidence, Aegis leaders have petitioned for it to be reinstated. Even while accounting for this new evidence, the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]] has exposed a litany of organisational failures within Aegis. There is still a broad consensus among politicians that the organisation should have done more to repel the [[Thargoid]]s. Many senior military figures have switched focus to Aegis's controversial rival [[Salvation]], despite his mysterious nature. As one [[Imperial Navy]] admiral succinctly put it: 'Salvation's methods have proved more effective in counteracting the Thargoid threat.' The issue of military staff defections also appears to have been resolved. [[Alliance]], [[Federation|Federal]] and [[Empire|Imperial]] fleets have opened channels of secondment, allowing naval crews to voluntarily take positions aboard Salvation's vessels without resigning their commissions. However, one of Aegis's requests has been authorised. There will be a public ceremony to posthumously award medals of honour to Captain [[Jacob Morales]] and the four thousand people who lost their lives aboard the Alexandria."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620107f4e5510241a42989bd GalNet: The Fall of Aegis]</ref>

31 JAN 3308

*Information recovered from the [[Alexandria]] has prompted [[Aegis]] to insist that it was not responsible for the loss of the [[megaship]]'s crew and cargo. The wreckage of the Alexandria was recently located in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system. There were no survivors, but fragments of the commanding officer's log were found. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong published this statement on behalf of Aegis: "The logs made by Captain [[Jacob Morales]] tell a bleak tale. The Alexandria was deliberately sabotaged to leave it stranded and powerless. They were met by an unidentified group posing as a rescue team, who slaughtered most of the crew and hijacked the [[Guardian]] artefacts. The survivors later made a desperate attempt to initiate the [[hyperdrive]], which sadly led to their destruction. We can now prove that the Alexandria's loss was not caused by negligence, as claimed by the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]]. In reality, the megaship was snared in a trap laid by an organised quasi-military force. Furthermore, Captain Morales discovered that the raiders worked for someone they referred to as 'the [[Witch]]'. That name was mentioned in logs discovered at [[HIP 22460]] regarding [[Project Seraph]] – vile experiments perpetrated by Azimuth researchers to install human test pilots into [[Thargoid]] vessels. This evidence suggests that [[Azimuth Biochemicals]] has survived in some form over the last two hundred years, and remains focused on aggressive xenological research. Aegis must be reinstated immediately to counter this dangerous organisation before more lives are lost."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f7efc4178bf54c8d5f609d GalNet: 'Azimuth has Survived' Warns Aegis]</ref>

22 JAN 3308

*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Aegis]] [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]], which vanished in [[hyperspace]] seven months ago, has been found in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system. A select group of independent pilots located the Alexandria following a search instigated by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], former head of research at Aegis. She was forced to resign as a result of the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]], which was instigated by the controversial loss of this megaship. In June 3307, the Alexandria was pursued by [[Thargoid]] vessels due to a considerable number of [[Guardian]] artefacts held on board. It initiated a hyperspace jump to the HIP 30944 system to offload its cargo but never arrived. The megaship was assumed to have been [[Hyperdiction|hyperdicted]] by the Thargoids, resulting in the death of all four thousand crewmembers. According to on-site witnesses, the remains of the Alexandria are currently scattered across the planetary rings of Wregoe TC-X b29-0 AB 2 A. Ships are investigating the debris, but so far have not reported finding any survivors or Guardian relics. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong made a public statement: "Losing the Alexandria was as tragic as it was mysterious, but we now have an opportunity to learn what happened. Aegis should remain operational until a full analysis has been completed and we can understand the cause of the megaship's destruction."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61eaaf193da577017e06bf44 GalNet: The Return of the Alexandria]</ref>

18 JAN 3308

*The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and [[Sirius Navy]] will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>

16 SEP 3307

*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The Cornsar system has been attacked by [[Thargoid]] forces, causing severe damage to two [[starport]]s. Direct assaults against Chadwick Port and Ito Market stations have resulted in over ten thousand casualties. Local reports state that Thargoid vessels have also appeared elsewhere throughout the system, placing millions more lives at risk. The anonymous figure known as [[Salvation]] recently warned that Cornsar was in imminent danger of being invaded, having been alerted by his new xeno-detection network. [[Aegis]] could not verify Salvation's claim and saw no evidence of any Thargoid presence. The system's ruler, Marshal [[Noah Sharrow]] of the Allied Cornsar Constitution Party, transmitted this message: "This is a call to any pilots in the vicinity of Cornsar. We urgently need ships to defend our people from the Thargoids, and to rescue civilians trapped within Chadwick Port and Ito Market. This is a grave emergency!" Aegis has released a brief statement: "We can confirm there is a Thargoid presence in the Cornsar system. Unfortunately most of our operations and personnel remain suspended due to the public inquiry, so we cannot contribute to any anti-xeno efforts." There has been no further communication from Salvation, despite his accurate prediction of the attack.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6143366997731616b63cb646 GalNet: Thargoid Strike Follows Salvation's Prediction]</ref>

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-'''Carter Armstrong''' is a chief administrator with Aegis Core, a division of [[Aegis]] based in [[Sol]] that oversees operations within the [[Core Systems]]. In June 3304, when Aegis Core was still based in [[Socho]], Armstrong coordinated a campaign to gather materials to repair Core Systems [[starport]]s that had been damaged by the [[Thargoid]]s in the course of the [[Second Thargoid War]]. In September 3307, amid the independent inquiry into Aegis's conduct in the [[Alexandria]] incident, Armstrong brushed off claims made by [[Salvation]] that the Thargoids were preparing to attack the Cornsar system, but unfortunately for the citizens of Cornsar, Salvation's prediction was later proven correct.
+'''Carter Armstrong''' is the Chief Administrator of Aegis Core, a division of [[Aegis]] based in [[Sol]] that oversaw operations within the [[Core Systems]]. In June 3304, when Aegis Core was still based in [[Socho]], Armstrong coordinated a campaign to gather materials to repair Core Systems [[starport]]s that had been damaged by the [[Thargoid]]s in the course of the [[Second Thargoid War]]. In September 3307, amid the independent inquiry into Aegis's conduct in the [[Alexandria]] incident, Armstrong brushed off claims made by [[Salvation]] that the Thargoids were preparing to attack the Cornsar system, but unfortunately for the citizens of Cornsar, Salvation's prediction was later proven correct.
+Following the resignation of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], the discharge of Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], and the departure of other Aegis members over the course of the independent inquiry, Chief Administrator Armstrong became the de facto head of what remained of Aegis's leadership council. He was tasked with overseeing the demobilisation of Aegis's personnel and assets after the organisation was ordered to shut down on January 18, 3308. When it later came to light that the Alexandria had been sabotaged and raided by a private military force with ties to [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], Armstrong declared this absolved Aegis of the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] accusations of negligence, but his request to reinstate Aegis in order to counter the threat posed by Azimuth was denied.
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 == Timeline ==
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+MAR 3308
+*The leaders of [[Aegis]] have formally petitioned the [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] to reform the anti-xeno organisation. Although all three superpowers are in the process of building their own taskforces to replace Aegis, they have been unable to assist against a recent surge of [[Thargoid]] [[incursion]]s. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong gave a statement to the press: "Surviving members of the leadership council have submitted an appeal to reverse the decision to disband Aegis. The essence of our case is that the superpowers are currently distracted by various internal situations, but the Thargoids care nothing for our politics and must be met with a unified show of force. Aegis support ships have recently been repurposed by other crews in several regions, including the Dan, HIP 12314 and Nauni systems. But they could have been operated officially by our trained personnel, if only we were allowed to do our job. In addition to the increasing Thargoid threat, the rediscovery of the [[Alexandria]] in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system proves that [[Azimuth Biochemicals|Azimuth]] still exists. This sinister group slaughtered four thousand people to obtain [[Guardian]] artefacts, and we have logs proving it performed unlicensed xenological research in recent years. Aegis could provide centralised opposition to these criminals as well as defending against alien attack."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/621f612f738e957f724d21e0 GalNet: Aegis Demands Reinstatement]</ref>
+FEB 3308
+*Shutdown procedures for the anti-xeno organisation are continuing, despite [[Aegis]]'s warnings that Azimuth has returned. [[Conrad Sterling]] reported on the situation for [[Vox Galactica]]: "We now know that the [[Alexandria]] megaship was targeted by a hostile force that could be [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], the 200-year-old corporation which owned the [[Adamastor]] and [[Hesperus]]. In the face of this new evidence, Aegis leaders have petitioned for it to be reinstated. Even while accounting for this new evidence, the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]] has exposed a litany of organisational failures within Aegis. There is still a broad consensus among politicians that the organisation should have done more to repel the [[Thargoid]]s. Many senior military figures have switched focus to Aegis's controversial rival [[Salvation]], despite his mysterious nature. As one [[Imperial Navy]] admiral succinctly put it: 'Salvation's methods have proved more effective in counteracting the Thargoid threat.' The issue of military staff defections also appears to have been resolved. [[Alliance]], [[Federation|Federal]] and [[Empire|Imperial]] fleets have opened channels of secondment, allowing naval crews to voluntarily take positions aboard Salvation's vessels without resigning their commissions. However, one of Aegis's requests has been authorised. There will be a public ceremony to posthumously award medals of honour to Captain [[Jacob Morales]] and the four thousand people who lost their lives aboard the Alexandria."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620107f4e5510241a42989bd GalNet: The Fall of Aegis]</ref>
+JAN 3308
+*Information recovered from the [[Alexandria]] has prompted [[Aegis]] to insist that it was not responsible for the loss of the [[megaship]]'s crew and cargo. The wreckage of the Alexandria was recently located in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system. There were no survivors, but fragments of the commanding officer's log were found. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong published this statement on behalf of Aegis: "The logs made by Captain [[Jacob Morales]] tell a bleak tale. The Alexandria was deliberately sabotaged to leave it stranded and powerless. They were met by an unidentified group posing as a rescue team, who slaughtered most of the crew and hijacked the [[Guardian]] artefacts. The survivors later made a desperate attempt to initiate the [[hyperdrive]], which sadly led to their destruction. We can now prove that the Alexandria's loss was not caused by negligence, as claimed by the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]]. In reality, the megaship was snared in a trap laid by an organised quasi-military force. Furthermore, Captain Morales discovered that the raiders worked for someone they referred to as 'the [[Witch]]'. That name was mentioned in logs discovered at [[HIP 22460]] regarding [[Project Seraph]] – vile experiments perpetrated by Azimuth researchers to install human test pilots into [[Thargoid]] vessels. This evidence suggests that [[Azimuth Biochemicals]] has survived in some form over the last two hundred years, and remains focused on aggressive xenological research. Aegis must be reinstated immediately to counter this dangerous organisation before more lives are lost."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f7efc4178bf54c8d5f609d GalNet: 'Azimuth has Survived' Warns Aegis]</ref>
+JAN 3308
+*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Aegis]] [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]], which vanished in [[hyperspace]] seven months ago, has been found in the Wregoe TC-X B29-0 system. A select group of independent pilots located the Alexandria following a search instigated by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], former head of research at Aegis. She was forced to resign as a result of the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]], which was instigated by the controversial loss of this megaship. In June 3307, the Alexandria was pursued by [[Thargoid]] vessels due to a considerable number of [[Guardian]] artefacts held on board. It initiated a hyperspace jump to the HIP 30944 system to offload its cargo but never arrived. The megaship was assumed to have been [[Hyperdiction|hyperdicted]] by the Thargoids, resulting in the death of all four thousand crewmembers. According to on-site witnesses, the remains of the Alexandria are currently scattered across the planetary rings of Wregoe TC-X b29-0 AB 2 A. Ships are investigating the debris, but so far have not reported finding any survivors or Guardian relics. Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong made a public statement: "Losing the Alexandria was as tragic as it was mysterious, but we now have an opportunity to learn what happened. Aegis should remain operational until a full analysis has been completed and we can understand the cause of the megaship's destruction."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61eaaf193da577017e06bf44 GalNet: The Return of the Alexandria]</ref>
+JAN 3308
+*The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator Carter Armstrong has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and [[Sirius Navy]] will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>
 SEP 3307
 *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The Cornsar system has been attacked by [[Thargoid]] forces, causing severe damage to two [[starport]]s. Direct assaults against Chadwick Port and Ito Market stations have resulted in over ten thousand casualties. Local reports state that Thargoid vessels have also appeared elsewhere throughout the system, placing millions more lives at risk. The anonymous figure known as [[Salvation]] recently warned that Cornsar was in imminent danger of being invaded, having been alerted by his new xeno-detection network. [[Aegis]] could not verify Salvation's claim and saw no evidence of any Thargoid presence. The system's ruler, Marshal [[Noah Sharrow]] of the Allied Cornsar Constitution Party, transmitted this message: "This is a call to any pilots in the vicinity of Cornsar. We urgently need ships to defend our people from the Thargoids, and to rescue civilians trapped within Chadwick Port and Ito Market. This is a grave emergency!" Aegis has released a brief statement: "We can confirm there is a Thargoid presence in the Cornsar system. Unfortunately most of our operations and personnel remain suspended due to the public inquiry, so we cannot contribute to any anti-xeno efforts." There has been no further communication from Salvation, despite his accurate prediction of the attack.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6143366997731616b63cb646 GalNet: Thargoid Strike Follows Salvation's Prediction]</ref>

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