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'''Dr. Paul Baumann''' is the chair of the independent board of inquiry charged with investigating the multinational research organisation [[Aegis]]. The investigation was launched by the superpowers on July 27, 3307 in response to the disappearance of the Aegis [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]]; at the time of its disappearance on June 3, 3307, the Alexandria had been transporting a large cargo of [[Guardian]] artefacts, collected at the direction of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], that had seemingly provoked a hostile pursuit from the [[Thargoid]]s. Baumann's inquiry sought to determine whether Aegis had acted incompetently or negligently, and ~~planned to publish a full report of its findings~~.

'''Dr. Paul Baumann''' was the chair of the independent board of inquiry charged with investigating the multinational research organisation [[Aegis]]. The investigation was launched by the superpowers on July 27, 3307 in response to the disappearance of the Aegis [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]]; at the time of its disappearance on June 3, 3307, the Alexandria had been transporting a large cargo of [[Guardian]] artefacts, collected at the direction of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], that had seemingly provoked a hostile pursuit from the [[Thargoid]]s. Baumann's inquiry sought to determine whether Aegis had acted incompetently or negligently. The final account of the inquiry's conclusions, known as the Baumann Report, was published on January 12, 3308, and formally recommended that Aegis be dismantled.

== Timeline ==

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 [[Taurus Mining Ventures|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>

02 JAN 3308

*[[Sima Kalhana]] reviews the most newsworthy events of the past year in this series of articles.<br/>"July began badly for the [[Federation]], with more factions seceding in response to the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]]'s establishment. The newly independent nations severed all links with these new surveillance efforts, inspiring many other systems to do likewise. This [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|secession crisis]] would rumble on for the rest of the year. The [[Blue Viper Club Clan Dredger|Blue Viper Club]], one of the rarely seen [[Dredger Clans|dredger clans]], joined forces with the [[Kumo Crew]] to manufacture a medicinal [[drug]] that turned out to be a [[Onionhead Gamma Strain|new strain]] of [[onionhead]]. The drug would ultimately end up being legally distributed by [[Neomedical Industries]], causing [[Archon Delaine]] to seek revenge against the corporation. Tensions soared in the [[Marlinist Colonies]] during an election for the head of their [[Marlinist Consulate|diplomatic consulate]]. [[Aaron Whyte]]'s [[Verity Dexter|candidate]] had the support of an [[Lorcan Scordato|Imperial senator]], which would have given the Neo-Marlinists a powerful voice within the [[Empire]]. When a more [[Kayode Tau|moderate candidate]] was elected, the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] reacted by bombing both Marlinist starports, murdering tens of thousands including First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]]. It seemed [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven's]] extremist views allowed anyone to be targeted as an enemy, even his fellow Marlinists. The civil war concluded in August, with Whyte killed in battle as his supporters were overcome in direct combat. Following accusations of incompetence regarding the vanished [[Alexandria]] megaship, [[Aegis]] was officially suspended and subjected to a board of inquiry. This would have ramifications for the [[Second Thargoid War|ongoing conflict]] with the [[Thargoid]]s, and encourage [[Salvation]] to position himself as an alternative. In the corporate sphere, [[Zemina Torval]] created a [[Torval Mining Ltd|new subsidiary]] of [[Mastopolos Mining]] that would eventually become an autonomous company. There were rumours that the [[Torval family|Torval]] and [[Mastopolos family|Mastopolos]] families were now at loggerheads after decades of working in unison. In September, the mystery of [[Hyford's Cache]] was finally unlocked. The trail led to revelations of [[Project Seraph|dark experiments]] which are believed to have involved human test subjects and Thargoid technology. When the Thargoids themselves appeared en masse in the Cornsar system, Salvation was ready for them. An [[anti-xeno superweapon]] of undisclosed nature was deployed, wiping out some of the aliens and driving away the rest. It seemed that the self-titled 'man of science' had developed something revolutionary, inspiring many to place their faith in him to end the Thargoid menace once and for all."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc624fc9a41028410f101a GalNet: A Retrospective of 3307 (Part Three)]</ref>

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-'''Dr. Paul Baumann''' is the chair of the independent board of inquiry charged with investigating the multinational research organisation [[Aegis]]. The investigation was launched by the superpowers on July 27, 3307 in response to the disappearance of the Aegis [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]]; at the time of its disappearance on June 3, 3307, the Alexandria had been transporting a large cargo of [[Guardian]] artefacts, collected at the direction of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], that had seemingly provoked a hostile pursuit from the [[Thargoid]]s. Baumann's inquiry sought to determine whether Aegis had acted incompetently or negligently, and planned to publish a full report of its findings.
+'''Dr. Paul Baumann''' was the chair of the independent board of inquiry charged with investigating the multinational research organisation [[Aegis]]. The investigation was launched by the superpowers on July 27, 3307 in response to the disappearance of the Aegis [[megaship]] [[Alexandria]]; at the time of its disappearance on June 3, 3307, the Alexandria had been transporting a large cargo of [[Guardian]] artefacts, collected at the direction of Professor [[Alba Tesreau]], that had seemingly provoked a hostile pursuit from the [[Thargoid]]s. Baumann's inquiry sought to determine whether Aegis had acted incompetently or negligently. The final account of the inquiry's conclusions, known as the Baumann Report, was published on January 12, 3308, and formally recommended that Aegis be dismantled.
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+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 [[Taurus Mining Ventures|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>
 JAN 3308
 *[[Sima Kalhana]] reviews the most newsworthy events of the past year in this series of articles.<br/>"July began badly for the [[Federation]], with more factions seceding in response to the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]]'s establishment. The newly independent nations severed all links with these new surveillance efforts, inspiring many other systems to do likewise. This [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|secession crisis]] would rumble on for the rest of the year. The [[Blue Viper Club Clan Dredger|Blue Viper Club]], one of the rarely seen [[Dredger Clans|dredger clans]], joined forces with the [[Kumo Crew]] to manufacture a medicinal [[drug]] that turned out to be a [[Onionhead Gamma Strain|new strain]] of [[onionhead]]. The drug would ultimately end up being legally distributed by [[Neomedical Industries]], causing [[Archon Delaine]] to seek revenge against the corporation. Tensions soared in the [[Marlinist Colonies]] during an election for the head of their [[Marlinist Consulate|diplomatic consulate]]. [[Aaron Whyte]]'s [[Verity Dexter|candidate]] had the support of an [[Lorcan Scordato|Imperial senator]], which would have given the Neo-Marlinists a powerful voice within the [[Empire]]. When a more [[Kayode Tau|moderate candidate]] was elected, the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] reacted by bombing both Marlinist starports, murdering tens of thousands including First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]]. It seemed [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven's]] extremist views allowed anyone to be targeted as an enemy, even his fellow Marlinists. The civil war concluded in August, with Whyte killed in battle as his supporters were overcome in direct combat. Following accusations of incompetence regarding the vanished [[Alexandria]] megaship, [[Aegis]] was officially suspended and subjected to a board of inquiry. This would have ramifications for the [[Second Thargoid War|ongoing conflict]] with the [[Thargoid]]s, and encourage [[Salvation]] to position himself as an alternative. In the corporate sphere, [[Zemina Torval]] created a [[Torval Mining Ltd|new subsidiary]] of [[Mastopolos Mining]] that would eventually become an autonomous company. There were rumours that the [[Torval family|Torval]] and [[Mastopolos family|Mastopolos]] families were now at loggerheads after decades of working in unison. In September, the mystery of [[Hyford's Cache]] was finally unlocked. The trail led to revelations of [[Project Seraph|dark experiments]] which are believed to have involved human test subjects and Thargoid technology. When the Thargoids themselves appeared en masse in the Cornsar system, Salvation was ready for them. An [[anti-xeno superweapon]] of undisclosed nature was deployed, wiping out some of the aliens and driving away the rest. It seemed that the self-titled 'man of science' had developed something revolutionary, inspiring many to place their faith in him to end the Thargoid menace once and for all."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc624fc9a41028410f101a GalNet: A Retrospective of 3307 (Part Three)]</ref>

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