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*The superpowers have partly suspended [[Aegis]] and authorised an inquiry into the Alexandria [[megaship]], which disappeared in [[hyperspace]]. Freelance journalist [[Alexei Keel]] reported on this development for [[Vox Galactica]]: "Public opinion regarding Aegis has always been chequered, but its founding governments insisted that it played a vital defensive role against the [[Thargoid]]s. The tragic loss of the Alexandria, carrying thousands of crewmembers and valuable [[Guardian]] artefacts, has now raised questions about the organisation's competence. The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have jointly ordered an independent inquiry to determine the facts about the Alexandria. Many Aegis operations were shut down, and detailed investigations have begun. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] and other senior members have already been forced to resign. Part of the reason for such scrutiny is the emergence of the anonymous '[[Salvation]]', who many view as running an alternative anti-xeno effort. Some security agencies suspect him to be the leader of an Aegis splinter group, composed of rogue agents and stolen resources."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61001290b7627a262920271c GalNet: Aegis Investigated After Megaship Loss]</ref> | *The superpowers have partly suspended [[Aegis]] and authorised an inquiry into the Alexandria [[megaship]], which disappeared in [[hyperspace]]. Freelance journalist [[Alexei Keel]] reported on this development for [[Vox Galactica]]: "Public opinion regarding Aegis has always been chequered, but its founding governments insisted that it played a vital defensive role against the [[Thargoid]]s. The tragic loss of the Alexandria, carrying thousands of crewmembers and valuable [[Guardian]] artefacts, has now raised questions about the organisation's competence. The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have jointly ordered an independent inquiry to determine the facts about the Alexandria. Many Aegis operations were shut down, and detailed investigations have begun. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] and other senior members have already been forced to resign. Part of the reason for such scrutiny is the emergence of the anonymous '[[Salvation]]', who many view as running an alternative anti-xeno effort. Some security agencies suspect him to be the leader of an Aegis splinter group, composed of rogue agents and stolen resources."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61001290b7627a262920271c GalNet: Aegis Investigated After Megaship Loss]</ref> | ||
24 JUN 3307 | 24 JUN 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Aegis|Aegis Research]] and Taurus Mining Ventures have requested deliveries of [[Guardian]] artefacts to the PMD2009 48 system. Their rival campaigns follow the discovery of an ancient battleground between the Guardians and the [[Thargoid]]s on Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2 1a. [[Patience Middleton]], representing Taurus Mining Ventures, broadcast this statement: "'[[Salvation]]' has claimed the exclusive rights to exploit the [[Proteus]] site, which was only discovered because of his specialist knowledge. He has contracted us to pay for Guardian caskets, orbs, relics, tablets, totems and urns brought to the Glorious Prospect [[megaship]]." Aegis Research has also positioned a megaship, the Archimedes, in the PMD2009 48 system. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] announced: "It is vital that Aegis replaces the Guardian artefacts that were lost aboard the Alexandria. Without sufficient materials, our anti-xeno research programme will be severely hampered. We recognise the risk that collecting Guardian technology on a megaship may attract the Thargoids, as happened in the [[Delphi]] system. However, this system is much farther from any known areas of Thargoid activity, so we hope to avoid drawing their attention." The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] consider depriving Aegis of resources to be a criminal act. As a result, pilots are warned that any ship modules received from Taurus Mining Ventures will be marked as 'hot', thereby incurring extra costs to be cleaned prior to installation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60d487e32dbeb747e3341783 GalNet: Aegis and 'Salvation' Compete for Guardian Artefacts]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Aegis|Aegis Research]] and [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] have requested deliveries of [[Guardian]] artefacts to the PMD2009 48 system. Their rival campaigns follow the discovery of an ancient battleground between the Guardians and the [[Thargoid]]s on Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2 1a. [[Patience Middleton]], representing Taurus Mining Ventures, broadcast this statement: "'[[Salvation]]' has claimed the exclusive rights to exploit the [[Proteus]] site, which was only discovered because of his specialist knowledge. He has contracted us to pay for Guardian caskets, orbs, relics, tablets, totems and urns brought to the Glorious Prospect [[megaship]]." Aegis Research has also positioned a megaship, the Archimedes, in the PMD2009 48 system. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] announced: "It is vital that Aegis replaces the Guardian artefacts that were lost aboard the Alexandria. Without sufficient materials, our anti-xeno research programme will be severely hampered. We recognise the risk that collecting Guardian technology on a megaship may attract the Thargoids, as happened in the [[Delphi]] system. However, this system is much farther from any known areas of Thargoid activity, so we hope to avoid drawing their attention." The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] consider depriving Aegis of resources to be a criminal act. As a result, pilots are warned that any ship modules received from Taurus Mining Ventures will be marked as 'hot', thereby incurring extra costs to be cleaned prior to installation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60d487e32dbeb747e3341783 GalNet: Aegis and 'Salvation' Compete for Guardian Artefacts]</ref> | ||
18 JUN 3307 | 18 JUN 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>An [[Anaconda]] from the [[Hesperus]] [[megaship]] has been found at a historical battlefield on the moon Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2 1a. The discovery was made by pilots who tracked down a series of [[Listening post|signal beacons]], following instructions provided by the anonymous '[[Salvation]]'. The beacons were deployed by the Hesperus during its voyage nearly 200 years ago. The Anaconda, named [[Proteus]], was one of the megaship's secondary vessels and had been outfitted for long-range exploration. It was used by an [[Azimuth Biochemicals]] science team to flee the Hesperus after the megaship was overtaken by saboteurs from rival company [[Pharmasapien]]. Upon landing, the Proteus was converted into a research facility to study the ancient structures and wreckage on the moon. The proximity of both [[Guardian]] and [[Thargoid]] technology suggests this was the site of a battle fought by the two civilisations over a million years ago, although in 3113 neither species had yet been identified. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] of [[Aegis|Aegis Research]] gave this statement: "This is a significant xenoarchaeological find – physical evidence of [[Guardian-Thargoid War|the war between the Guardians and the Thargoids]]. Our advance teams are conducting preliminary surveys, and a megaship is being prepared. Following the Alexandria's tragic disappearance, we hope this may serve as a fresh source of Guardian artefacts for our anti-xeno research programme."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60cc9d2606236c5ec30eb969 GalNet: Guardian-Thargoid Battlefield Discovered]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>An [[Anaconda]] from the [[Hesperus]] [[megaship]] has been found at a historical battlefield on the moon Trapezium Sector YU-X c1-2 1a. The discovery was made by pilots who tracked down a series of [[Listening post|signal beacons]], following instructions provided by the anonymous '[[Salvation]]'. The beacons were deployed by the Hesperus during its voyage nearly 200 years ago. The Anaconda, named [[Proteus]], was one of the megaship's secondary vessels and had been outfitted for long-range exploration. It was used by an [[Azimuth Biochemicals]] science team to flee the Hesperus after the megaship was overtaken by saboteurs from rival company [[Pharmasapien]]. Upon landing, the Proteus was converted into a research facility to study the ancient structures and wreckage on the moon. The proximity of both [[Guardian]] and [[Thargoid]] technology suggests this was the site of a battle fought by the two civilisations over a million years ago, although in 3113 neither species had yet been identified. Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] of [[Aegis|Aegis Research]] gave this statement: "This is a significant xenoarchaeological find – physical evidence of [[Guardian-Thargoid War|the war between the Guardians and the Thargoids]]. Our advance teams are conducting preliminary surveys, and a megaship is being prepared. Following the Alexandria's tragic disappearance, we hope this may serve as a fresh source of Guardian artefacts for our anti-xeno research programme."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60cc9d2606236c5ec30eb969 GalNet: Guardian-Thargoid Battlefield Discovered]</ref> | ||