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The '''Bright Sentinel''' is a [[Wells-class Carrier]] [[megaship]] that is owned and operated by [[Taurus Mining Ventures]]. It is currently located in [[Maia]]. Together with Prospect's Deep, a Taurus Mining Ventures [[Surface Port]] in Mbooni, Bright Sentinel is one of only two ports that host a [[Technology Broker]] who offers modified versions of the [[Guardian Gauss Cannon]], [[Guardian Plasma Charger]], and [[Guardian Shard Cannon]], but unlike Prospect's Deep, the Bright Sentinel is mobile. | The '''Bright Sentinel''' is a [[Wells-class Carrier]] [[megaship]] that is owned and operated by [[Taurus Mining Ventures]]. It is currently located in [[Maia]]. Together with Prospect's Deep, a Taurus Mining Ventures [[Surface Port]] in Mbooni, Bright Sentinel is one of only two ports that host a [[Technology Broker]] who offers modified versions of the [[Guardian Gauss Cannon]], [[Guardian Plasma Charger]], and [[Guardian Shard Cannon]], but unlike Prospect's Deep, the Bright Sentinel is mobile. | ||
The existence of the Bright Sentinel was first revealed on September 17, 3307, when [[Salvation]] asked for help assembling a new anti-xeno superweapon to repel a [[Thargoid]] invasion in the Cornsar system. Pilots who participated in this project were directed by Captain [[Chae-Won Lee]] of the Heart of Taurus, another Taurus Mining Ventures megaship, to retrieve their rewards in Mbooni. Following a major Thargoid assault on multiple nebulae with human colonies, the Bright Sentinel jumped to [[Merope]] at Salvation's request to distribute a new [[Engineers|Engineered]] anti-xeno module, the Modified Plasma Charger, to local pilots battling the invasion. The vessel remained in Merope from October 28 to November 18, 3307, when it returned to Mbooni. The Bright Sentinel departed its home system again for [[Maia]] on December 9 to take part in "Operation Tri-hammer", the assembly and activation of three more anti-xeno superweapons. | The existence of the Bright Sentinel was first revealed on September 17, 3307, when [[Salvation]] asked for help assembling a new [[anti-xeno superweapon]] to repel a [[Thargoid]] invasion in the Cornsar system. Pilots who participated in this project were directed by Captain [[Chae-Won Lee]] of the Heart of Taurus, another Taurus Mining Ventures megaship, to retrieve their rewards in Mbooni. Following a major Thargoid assault on multiple nebulae with human colonies, the Bright Sentinel jumped to [[Merope]] at Salvation's request to distribute a new [[Engineers|Engineered]] anti-xeno module, the Modified Plasma Charger, to local pilots battling the invasion. The vessel remained in Merope from October 28 to November 18, 3307, when it returned to Mbooni. The Bright Sentinel departed its home system again for [[Maia]] on December 9 to take part in "Operation Tri-hammer", the assembly and activation of three more anti-xeno superweapons. | ||
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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Salvation]]'s anti-xeno | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Salvation]]'s [[anti-xeno superweapon]]s have cleared most [[Thargoid]] vessels from the [[Delphi]], [[Maia]] and [[Merope]] systems. Pilots were asked to transport [[Classified Experimental Equipment|classified experimental equipment]] from the Heart of Taurus in the Qarato system to three other [[megaship]]s owned by [[Taurus Mining Ventures]]. These components were used to prepare the large-scale weapons developed by Salvation to affect Thargoid technology. [[Vox Galactica]] published an intercepted message from Commodore [[Morag Halloran]], commanding officer of the Musashi, to the Bright Sentinel and Glorious Prospect megaships: "This is Halloran. Operation Tri-hammer has concluded with a code white-three-alpha. Estimated target destruction in Delphi is at 27%, with full dispersal of 98% of remaining hostiles. Scans underway for non-combatant disruption or casualties. Maia and Merope data to be submitted immediately to central analytics." Independent observers have reported that the majority of all Thargoid ships in the three systems have abruptly departed, with some [[Crashed Thargoid Ship|wreckages]] found on planetary surfaces. This closely matches the event in the Cornsar system in September, when the anti-xeno superweapon was first deployed. Pilots are requested to help with repair and rescue efforts for starports damaged by the Thargoids: Donar's Oak and The Oracle in the Delphi system, [[Obsidian Orbital]] in the Maia system, and Reed's Rest in the Merope system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61b22de57f20dc7b365da05a GalNet: Thargoids Repulsed from Three Systems]</ref> | ||
09 DEC 3307 | 09 DEC 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Salvation]] requires vital materials to deploy anti-xeno | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Salvation]] requires vital materials to deploy [[anti-xeno superweapon]]s in the [[Delphi]], [[Maia]] and [[Merope]] systems. A message was transmitted from the Musashi [[megaship]] by its new commanding officer, Commodore [[Morag Halloran]]: "The [[Thargoid]]s have invaded three key systems, as Salvation anticipated. Preparations have been made to halt their advance, but there is an urgent requirement to collect [[Classified Experimental Equipment|classified experimental equipment]] from the Heart of Taurus in the Qarato system. Pilots must then deliver these shipments to three other megaships: the Musashi in the Delphi system, the Bright Sentinel in the Maia system, and the Glorious Prospect in the Merope system. It is crucial that all deliveries are made by early on Tuesday the 14th of December. Without these components, Salvation's superweapons will not be able to affect enough Thargoid vessels to turn the tide." Commodore Halloran was formerly a member of the [[Alliance Defence Force]], and was in charge of protecting the first expedition to the [[Coalsack Nebula]] in 3306. She is one of hundreds of naval officers and crew from all three superpowers who have resigned their commissions to offer their services to Salvation, believing that only he can defeat the Thargoids.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61b2004bb01f6418d158f6f9 GalNet: Support Salvation's Counterstrike Against the Thargoids]</ref> | ||
28 OCT 3307 | 28 OCT 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Several inhabited systems in the [[Pleiades Nebula|Pleiades]] and [[Witch Head Nebula]]s have come under attack by large numbers of [[Thargoid]] ships. An emergency has been declared by the authorities in multiple systems including Asterope, [[Shenve]] and Onoros. Thargoid vessels have again targeted [[starport]]s, with casualties estimated in the many thousands. Increased Thargoid activity has also been reported in the [[California Nebula|California]] and [[Coalsack Nebula]]s. Independent pilots and anti-xeno squadrons are moving to defend the invaded systems and evacuate survivors from damaged starports. [[Aegis]] is not currently able to assist, as the operational shutdown enforced by the public inquiry has led to many ships and pilots being withdrawn from service. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], chief military liaison to Aegis, commented: "Many of us in Aegis are frustrated that the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]] has tied our hands. I am also convinced that these Thargoids are reacting aggressively to the weapon of mass destruction that Salvation deployed in the Cornsar system. Not only should we be fighting the alien threat, but Salvation must be prevented from escalating the war." The [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] [[megaship]] Bright Sentinel has moved to the [[Merope]] system at [[Salvation]]'s request. Reports indicate that [[Technology Broker|tech brokers]] on board are offering a [[Guardian Plasma Charger|Guardian-hybrid plasma charger]] as well as material cost discounts to support the anti-xeno effort.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/617a92af979938635b475461 GalNet: Thargoid Fleets Invade Nebula Systems]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Several inhabited systems in the [[Pleiades Nebula|Pleiades]] and [[Witch Head Nebula]]s have come under attack by large numbers of [[Thargoid]] ships. An emergency has been declared by the authorities in multiple systems including Asterope, [[Shenve]] and Onoros. Thargoid vessels have again targeted [[starport]]s, with casualties estimated in the many thousands. Increased Thargoid activity has also been reported in the [[California Nebula|California]] and [[Coalsack Nebula]]s. Independent pilots and anti-xeno squadrons are moving to defend the invaded systems and evacuate survivors from damaged starports. [[Aegis]] is not currently able to assist, as the operational shutdown enforced by the public inquiry has led to many ships and pilots being withdrawn from service. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], chief military liaison to Aegis, commented: "Many of us in Aegis are frustrated that the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report]] has tied our hands. I am also convinced that these Thargoids are reacting aggressively to the [[Anti-xeno superweapon|weapon of mass destruction]] that Salvation deployed in the Cornsar system. Not only should we be fighting the alien threat, but Salvation must be prevented from escalating the war." The [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] [[megaship]] Bright Sentinel has moved to the [[Merope]] system at [[Salvation]]'s request. Reports indicate that [[Technology Broker|tech brokers]] on board are offering a [[Guardian Plasma Charger|Guardian-hybrid plasma charger]] as well as material cost discounts to support the anti-xeno effort.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/617a92af979938635b475461 GalNet: Thargoid Fleets Invade Nebula Systems]</ref> | ||
22 SEP 3307 | 22 SEP 3307 | ||
*The anonymous 'man of science' [[Salvation]] has claimed responsibility for the [[Thargoid]]s' unexplained departure from the Cornsar system. Salvation had predicted their attack, but his claim was discounted by [[Aegis]] and [[Noah Sharrow|other authorities]]. After a few days the Thargoid vessels fled abruptly, leaving behind [[Crashed Thargoid Ship|wreckages]] across the system. The following message was transmitted on public channels: "This is Salvation. The Thargoid invasion of Cornsar has now been repulsed, thanks to prototype anti-xeno weaponry that I have been developing for some time. I have achieved what Aegis could not – an effective deterrent against the alien threat. Refinement of this weapon is at a critical stage, so I cannot reveal any details. I only regret that my warning was not heeded in time to save everyone on the two [[starport]]s. This triumph was only possible thanks to those loyal pilots who answered my call. Rewards will shortly be available from the Bright Sentinel [[megaship]] in the [[Mbooni]] system." Salvation's identity and capabilities remain unknown, but he has established a reputation as a rival to Aegis. He is also knowledgeable about [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], a research company connected to the earliest recorded encounters with [[Guardian]] and Thargoid artefacts.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614b1b42ee27c94b1b195046 GalNet: Salvation Takes Credit for Repelling Thargoids]</ref> | *The anonymous 'man of science' [[Salvation]] has claimed responsibility for the [[Thargoid]]s' unexplained departure from the Cornsar system. Salvation had predicted their attack, but his claim was discounted by [[Aegis]] and [[Noah Sharrow|other authorities]]. After a few days the Thargoid vessels fled abruptly, leaving behind [[Crashed Thargoid Ship|wreckages]] across the system. The following message was transmitted on public channels: "This is Salvation. The Thargoid invasion of Cornsar has now been repulsed, thanks to [[Anti-xeno superweapon|prototype anti-xeno weaponry]] that I have been developing for some time. I have achieved what Aegis could not – an effective deterrent against the alien threat. Refinement of this weapon is at a critical stage, so I cannot reveal any details. I only regret that my warning was not heeded in time to save everyone on the two [[starport]]s. This triumph was only possible thanks to those loyal pilots who answered my call. Rewards will shortly be available from the Bright Sentinel [[megaship]] in the [[Mbooni]] system." Salvation's identity and capabilities remain unknown, but he has established a reputation as a rival to Aegis. He is also knowledgeable about [[Azimuth Biochemicals]], a research company connected to the earliest recorded encounters with [[Guardian]] and Thargoid artefacts.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614b1b42ee27c94b1b195046 GalNet: Salvation Takes Credit for Repelling Thargoids]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 6 January 2022
The Bright Sentinel is a Wells-class Carrier megaship that is owned and operated by Taurus Mining Ventures. It is currently located in Maia. Together with Prospect's Deep, a Taurus Mining Ventures Surface Port in Mbooni, Bright Sentinel is one of only two ports that host a Technology Broker who offers modified versions of the Guardian Gauss Cannon, Guardian Plasma Charger, and Guardian Shard Cannon, but unlike Prospect's Deep, the Bright Sentinel is mobile.
The existence of the Bright Sentinel was first revealed on September 17, 3307, when Salvation asked for help assembling a new anti-xeno superweapon to repel a Thargoid invasion in the Cornsar system. Pilots who participated in this project were directed by Captain Chae-Won Lee of the Heart of Taurus, another Taurus Mining Ventures megaship, to retrieve their rewards in Mbooni. Following a major Thargoid assault on multiple nebulae with human colonies, the Bright Sentinel jumped to Merope at Salvation's request to distribute a new Engineered anti-xeno module, the Modified Plasma Charger, to local pilots battling the invasion. The vessel remained in Merope from October 28 to November 18, 3307, when it returned to Mbooni. The Bright Sentinel departed its home system again for Maia on December 9 to take part in "Operation Tri-hammer", the assembly and activation of three more anti-xeno superweapons.
Timeline
14 DEC 3307
- *Pilots' Federation ALERT*
Salvation's anti-xeno superweapons have cleared most Thargoid vessels from the Delphi, Maia and Merope systems. Pilots were asked to transport classified experimental equipment from the Heart of Taurus in the Qarato system to three other megaships owned by Taurus Mining Ventures. These components were used to prepare the large-scale weapons developed by Salvation to affect Thargoid technology. Vox Galactica published an intercepted message from Commodore Morag Halloran, commanding officer of the Musashi, to the Bright Sentinel and Glorious Prospect megaships: "This is Halloran. Operation Tri-hammer has concluded with a code white-three-alpha. Estimated target destruction in Delphi is at 27%, with full dispersal of 98% of remaining hostiles. Scans underway for non-combatant disruption or casualties. Maia and Merope data to be submitted immediately to central analytics." Independent observers have reported that the majority of all Thargoid ships in the three systems have abruptly departed, with some wreckages found on planetary surfaces. This closely matches the event in the Cornsar system in September, when the anti-xeno superweapon was first deployed. Pilots are requested to help with repair and rescue efforts for starports damaged by the Thargoids: Donar's Oak and The Oracle in the Delphi system, Obsidian Orbital in the Maia system, and Reed's Rest in the Merope system.[1]
09 DEC 3307
- *Pilots' Federation ALERT*
Salvation requires vital materials to deploy anti-xeno superweapons in the Delphi, Maia and Merope systems. A message was transmitted from the Musashi megaship by its new commanding officer, Commodore Morag Halloran: "The Thargoids have invaded three key systems, as Salvation anticipated. Preparations have been made to halt their advance, but there is an urgent requirement to collect classified experimental equipment from the Heart of Taurus in the Qarato system. Pilots must then deliver these shipments to three other megaships: the Musashi in the Delphi system, the Bright Sentinel in the Maia system, and the Glorious Prospect in the Merope system. It is crucial that all deliveries are made by early on Tuesday the 14th of December. Without these components, Salvation's superweapons will not be able to affect enough Thargoid vessels to turn the tide." Commodore Halloran was formerly a member of the Alliance Defence Force, and was in charge of protecting the first expedition to the Coalsack Nebula in 3306. She is one of hundreds of naval officers and crew from all three superpowers who have resigned their commissions to offer their services to Salvation, believing that only he can defeat the Thargoids.[2]
28 OCT 3307
- *Pilots Federation ALERT*
Several inhabited systems in the Pleiades and Witch Head Nebulas have come under attack by large numbers of Thargoid ships. An emergency has been declared by the authorities in multiple systems including Asterope, Shenve and Onoros. Thargoid vessels have again targeted starports, with casualties estimated in the many thousands. Increased Thargoid activity has also been reported in the California and Coalsack Nebulas. Independent pilots and anti-xeno squadrons are moving to defend the invaded systems and evacuate survivors from damaged starports. Aegis is not currently able to assist, as the operational shutdown enforced by the public inquiry has led to many ships and pilots being withdrawn from service. Admiral Aden Tanner, chief military liaison to Aegis, commented: "Many of us in Aegis are frustrated that the Baumann Report has tied our hands. I am also convinced that these Thargoids are reacting aggressively to the weapon of mass destruction that Salvation deployed in the Cornsar system. Not only should we be fighting the alien threat, but Salvation must be prevented from escalating the war." The Taurus Mining Ventures megaship Bright Sentinel has moved to the Merope system at Salvation's request. Reports indicate that tech brokers on board are offering a Guardian-hybrid plasma charger as well as material cost discounts to support the anti-xeno effort.[3]
22 SEP 3307
- The anonymous 'man of science' Salvation has claimed responsibility for the Thargoids' unexplained departure from the Cornsar system. Salvation had predicted their attack, but his claim was discounted by Aegis and other authorities. After a few days the Thargoid vessels fled abruptly, leaving behind wreckages across the system. The following message was transmitted on public channels: "This is Salvation. The Thargoid invasion of Cornsar has now been repulsed, thanks to prototype anti-xeno weaponry that I have been developing for some time. I have achieved what Aegis could not – an effective deterrent against the alien threat. Refinement of this weapon is at a critical stage, so I cannot reveal any details. I only regret that my warning was not heeded in time to save everyone on the two starports. This triumph was only possible thanks to those loyal pilots who answered my call. Rewards will shortly be available from the Bright Sentinel megaship in the Mbooni system." Salvation's identity and capabilities remain unknown, but he has established a reputation as a rival to Aegis. He is also knowledgeable about Azimuth Biochemicals, a research company connected to the earliest recorded encounters with Guardian and Thargoid artefacts.[4]