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'''Taurus Mining Ventures''' is an [[independent]] | '''Azimuth Biotech,''' (formerly known as '''Taurus Mining Ventures''') is an [[independent]] [[Corporations|corporation]] based at Hind Mine in the T Tauri system. Since its appearance in T Tauri on April 17, 3303, Taurus Mining Ventures (as it was originally known) largely kept out of the public eye. In 3307, however, it was revealed that the corporation had been used by the mysterious [[Salvation]] to act as an intermediary between him and the various pilots who had chosen to assist him in his investigation of [[Azimuth Biochemicals]] as well as his anti-[[Thargoid]] operations. The [[Pilots Federation]] had cautioned pilots from associating with Taurus Mining Ventures due to its ties to Salvation and the possibility that both entities may be engaged in criminal activities. In November 3307, the corporation's headquarters came under attack from rogue [[Aegis]] forces led by Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], who believed Hind Mine concealed hard proof that Salvation's work was recklessly provoking the Thargoids. | ||
Thus far, | Thus far, Azimuth Biotech has materially supported Salvation on four occasions. Between April 10 and May 21, 3307, it rewarded pilots who brought copies of the logs of the [[Hesperus]] to Hind Mine for Salvation to analyse. Between June 24 and July 1, 3307, it oversaw a [[Guardian]] artefact collection campaign in PMD2009 48 that competed with Aegis to acquire exclusive rights to the [[Proteus]] wreck and xenological sites in Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2, which had been found thanks to information supplied by Salvation. On September 17, 3307, it transported advanced technical components falsely registered as [[Basic Medicines]] to Pegasi Sector ON-S b4-8 and sold them to pilots so they could be smuggled into the Thargoid-besieged Cornsar system, where Salvation used them to build a prototype [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. On December 9, 3307, the company moved three of its megaships to the [[Pleiades Nebula]] and allowed pilots to transport [[Classified Experimental Equipment]] to them to build three more anti-xeno superweapons as part of "Operation Tri-hammer". | ||
On October 28, 3307, Taurus Mining Ventures opened a new [[Surface Port]] in [[Mbooni]] named Prospect's Deep. Between November 11 and November 18, it fended off an assault on Hind Mine by a rogue Aegis Defense force led by Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], resulting in the company's capture of the megaship Musashi. In late 3307, hundreds of military personnel from the three superpowers and [[Sirius Corporation]] resigned their commissions to join Taurus Mining Ventures for the purpose of aiding Salvation in defeating the Thargoids. | On October 28, 3307, Taurus Mining Ventures opened a new [[Surface Port]] in [[Mbooni]] named Prospect's Deep. Between November 11 and November 18, it fended off an assault on Hind Mine by a rogue Aegis Defense force led by Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], resulting in the company's capture of the megaship Musashi. In late 3307, hundreds of military personnel from the three superpowers and [[Sirius Corporation]] resigned their commissions to join Taurus Mining Ventures for the purpose of aiding Salvation in defeating the Thargoids. | ||
On June 20, 3308, [https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/azimuth-resurgent Salvation announced] that Taurus Mining Ventures is a "modern incarnation of [[Azimuth Biochemicals]]".and rebranded the corporation as 'Azimuth Biotech', with the intention to "prove that Azimuth has no further need to conceal its operations". | |||
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== Members == | == Members == | ||
*Management | *Management | ||
**[[Salvation]] - Leader | |||
**[[Patience Middleton]] - Corporate spokesperson | **[[Patience Middleton]] - Corporate spokesperson | ||
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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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*Salvation has announced that his partner organisation Taurus Mining Ventures is a modern incarnation of Azimuth Biochemicals. The revelation came via a public statement across all media channels: “This is Salvation. In light of recent speculation, we are rebranding Taurus Mining Ventures as Azimuth Biotech. My intent is to prove that Azimuth has no further need to conceal its operations.” “Two centuries ago, Azimuth’s pioneers first acquired evidence of the alien creatures now referred to as Thargoids. My research division focused exclusively on studying this life form and preparing for the inevitable inter-species conflict. When Azimuth Biochemicals was commercially overtaken by Pharmasapien over a century ago, I ensured key assets and personnel were removed from company records prior to the acquisition. We continued our research in secret, free from shareholders and corporate espionage.” “Since then, my team has led multiple projects to develop necessary advancements for the inevitable war. Our work with INRA on the mycoid virus was one early success. More recently, locating the Proteus in Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2 provided us with a key breakthrough in weaponising Guardian technology.” “My anti-xeno superweapon has already saved billions of lives. Azimuth Biotech is currently developing the next generation of this weapon, with which I intend to permanently cripple the Thargoid war machine.” “Caleb Wycherley is no more, but his accomplishments laid the foundations for the man I have become. A man whose life goal has always been to save humanity from extinction.”<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/azimuth-resurgent GalNet: Azimuth Resurgent]</ref> | |||
12 JAN 3308 | 12 JAN 3308 | ||
*The independent inquiry into [[Aegis]] has delivered its final conclusions and recommended that the organisation be closed down. Dr [[Paul Baumann]], who chaired the board of inquiry, summarised the detailed report: "Aegis was established on solid foundations in 3303 with strong leadership. Over the years, poor mid-level management and general negligence reduced its effectiveness. A silo mentality developed, with each department focusing on itself rather than strategic goals. Reduced funding undoubtedly contributed to low morale among staff and a lack of any further breakthroughs in AX technology. But a reliance on independent pilots to combat the [[Thargoid]]s became normalised, with some staff considering them 'disposable mercenaries'. More specifically, the loss of the megaship [[Alexandria]] and the illegal attack against Hind Mine are both catastrophes that could have been anticipated and prevented. This board cannot in all conscience recommend any scenario that might enable further loss of life in Aegis's name." Observers have noted that the Baumann Report, as it is commonly referred to, does not discuss [[Salvation]] or suggest methods of replacing Aegis. In related news, the court martial of Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] has concluded with a verdict of guilty and a dishonourable discharge from the [[Federal Navy]]. However, his sentencing has been postponed by request from newly promoted [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]], who has ordered a full review of evidence provided by [[Ram Tah]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf911a71403670b054d12 GalNet: Baumann Report: 'Dismantle Aegis']</ref> | *The independent inquiry into [[Aegis]] has delivered its final conclusions and recommended that the organisation be closed down. Dr [[Paul Baumann]], who chaired the board of inquiry, summarised the detailed report: "Aegis was established on solid foundations in 3303 with strong leadership. Over the years, poor mid-level management and general negligence reduced its effectiveness. A silo mentality developed, with each department focusing on itself rather than strategic goals. Reduced funding undoubtedly contributed to low morale among staff and a lack of any further breakthroughs in AX technology. But a reliance on independent pilots to combat the [[Thargoid]]s became normalised, with some staff considering them 'disposable mercenaries'. More specifically, the loss of the megaship [[Alexandria]] and the illegal attack against Hind Mine are both catastrophes that could have been anticipated and prevented. This board cannot in all conscience recommend any scenario that might enable further loss of life in Aegis's name." Observers have noted that the Baumann Report, as it is commonly referred to, does not discuss [[Salvation]] or suggest methods of replacing Aegis. In related news, the court martial of Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] has concluded with a verdict of guilty and a dishonourable discharge from the [[Federal Navy]]. However, his sentencing has been postponed by request from newly promoted [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]], who has ordered a full review of evidence provided by [[Ram Tah]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf911a71403670b054d12 GalNet: Baumann Report: 'Dismantle Aegis']</ref> | ||