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== 11 DEC 3309 ==
=== Utopia Shares Update on Nemesis Failsafe ===
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Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] has discussed [[Utopia]]’s analysis of the designs for a [[Guardian]]-based device allegedly constructed by [[Salvation]].
The schematics for the [[Nemesis Protocol|Nemesis Failsafe]] were unearthed by [[Seo Jin-ae]], who believed that Salvation had developed a way to digitise and relocate his mind upon physical death. Following concerns that Utopia was involved, [[Aegis]] shared these designs with the commune to confirm that there was no connection with their Sim-Archive technology.
Pranav Antal recently sent a message to Aegis, which has been made public with Utopia’s permission:
“After studying the designs intensively, our neurosmiths have gained some insights into the Nemesis Failsafe. Salvation’s unique knowledge of Guardian energy particles and their applications exceeds even our understanding. But we have formulated a theory about what happened when the ‘Nemesis protocol’ was activated aboard the [[Bright Sentinel]] megaship, shortly before its destruction in [[HIP 22460]].”
“I would like to discuss this matter in person with Seo Jin-ae. Her unique experience with Salvation’s methods and independent research into his character may help me resolve some remaining questions.”
[[Vox Galactica]]’s science correspondent [[Leon Banerjee]] reported:
“The Nemesis Failsafe question is generally viewed with scepticism, if not outright mockery, among leading exoneurologists. Nobody disputes Salvation’s expertise at weaponising Guardian artefacts, but few believe that a living mind could be converted into electromagnetic pulses, even using alien technology.”
“[[Azimuth Biotech]] is also dismissive, not just about the science but the very idea that Salvation may have survived. [[Torben Rademaker]] has referred to it as ‘inappropriate and disrespectful to the memory of our founder [[Salvation|Caleb Wycherley]].’ Nevertheless, Aegis has agreed to transport Seo Jin-ae to meet Pranav Antal, if she accepts his invitation.”
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== 15 DEC 3309 ==
=== Help Harksing’s Gifts Reach Recipients ===
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<nowiki>*Pilots’ Federation ALERT*</nowiki>
The eccentric inventor Harald Harksing has been causing quite a stir on Angel Station in the Calhuacan system.
Recent reports suggest that the independent entrepreneur is experiencing problems with a corrupted database. This has prevented him from shipping his latest batch of inventions to their intended destinations. The commotion caused by his efforts to resolve the issue has brought both amusement and exasperation to the starport’s inhabitants.
[[Lishan Abara]], culture correspondent for [[Vox Galactica]], published a profile piece on Harksing:
“Little of Harald Harksing’s background has ever been confirmed. What is well known – indeed, highly publicised – is his annual sending of unusual gifts to individuals referenced in GalNet news articles. These mostly comprise of unique toys, gadgets or games that Harksing has designed and built himself, sometimes tailor-made for the recipient.”
“Those who receive Harksing’s inventions typically find them charming. The gourmet Giles Cappelleo, for example, was delighted by a chin-mounted palate-cleansing [[robot]]. Ambassador [[Delphine Dumont]] of the Federal Diplomatic Corps blushed when asked about the ‘Furry Yuri’ teddy bear that arrived at her office. And Archduke [[Otto Lombardo-Duval]] admitted that all twelve of his grandchildren adored a card game based on Imperial bloodlines called ‘Filial Pursuit’.”
“Harksing himself is always overjoyed at such positive responses. He often claims to be a huge fan of each person, describing them as ‘glorious’ or ‘kings in their field’. Such boyish enthusiasm, coupled with the odd nature of his creations, has made him a local celebrity in a short time.”
“Somewhat cynically, The [[Tau Ceti Journal]] described Harald Harksing as: ‘A calculating businessman who sends his prototypes to celebrities to secure endorsement and attract investors.’ While it is true that several manufacturers have offered contracts to mass-produce his less outlandish inventions, Harksing is more commonly viewed as a joyful and philanthropic figure.”
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== 18 DEC 3309 ==
=== Alliance Lifts Quarantine for Thargoid Abductees ===
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The [[Alliance]] has ended medical isolation for all citizens who were rescued from the [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]]s after being abducted by [[Thargoid]] vessels.
[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]]’s official declaration was published by all newsfeeds:
“The [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] has agreed that quarantine procedures for everyone recovered from the Titans are no longer necessary. Those who hail from an Allied system are being transported from the secure facilities back to their families and communities. Their long nightmare is over. We are sending our people home.”
“I call upon the governments of the [[Empire]], [[Federation]] and [[independent]] systems to follow our lead with their own citizens. We must not treat these unfortunates as criminals or laboratory specimens. During this dark time of war, let our humanity shine through.”
Some medical institutes such as [[Kamadhenu Medipure]] and [[Vandermeer Corporation]] opposed the Alliance’s decision, claiming that Imperial and Federal returnees should never be allowed back into the general population. [[Azimuth Biotech]] also repeated its offer to perform “cutting-edge xenological detection procedures on every human extracted from a Thargoid bio-storage capsule.”
The political dimension was analysed by [[Vanya Driscoll]] for The [[Alliance Tribune]]:
“Prime Minister Mahon knows that this will be a popular decision, after many public figures called the extended quarantine ‘inhumane’ and ‘barbaric’. Plus, with his rival [[Nakato Kaine|Councillor Kaine]] currently questioning the wisdom of the Mahon-endorsed [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|strategic defence pact with Sirius]], the timing of this benevolent act could not be better.”
“On the wider political stage, asking the other superpowers to follow suit frames the Alliance as a more humanitarian society than its counterparts. This may be a rare occasion when the Empire and Federation are looking to us for moral guidance… or at least, waiting to see if sending home thousands of Thargoid abductees is a mistake.”
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== 21 DEC 3309 ==
=== Seo Jin-ae Departs Utopia in Silence ===
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[[Seo Jin-ae]] has returned from a visit to [[Utopia]] following an invitation from Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] to discuss the possibility of [[Salvation]]’s survival.
The leader of the Utopia commune invited her to review the schematics that she recovered from an abandoned [[Azimuth Biochemicals|Azimuth Corporation]] facility in March. The schematics detailed a mysterious [[Guardian]]-based device named the [[Nemesis Protocol|Nemesis Failsafe]]. Seo Jin-ae believes this was used by Salvation to transfer his living mind to a remote location before his death in [[HIP 22460]].
[[Aegis]] confirmed that it has no information about the meeting in Utopia, and that Seo Jin-ae refused to discuss the matter with them upon her return.
Pranav Antal transmitted a message that was shared across public [[newsfeed]]s:
“My sincere thanks to Seo Jin-ae for allowing me to explain my theories about Salvation’s ‘Nemesis protocol’. We have agreed not to disclose our conclusions. I must respect that Seo’s experiences with Salvation, along with her present goals, are very personal to her. It is my hope that Utopia’s findings are useful to her in some way.”
“A far more significant message that I would like to share concerns the increasing likelihood of humanity’s extinction. I speak not of the [[Second Thargoid War|Thargoid war]], but the ceaseless rivalries wrought by our innate tribalism. Now that our communities have become interstellar superpowers, this flaw in our nature could lead to the collapse of civilisation amid fire and ruin.”
“In the past, I have urged leaders to abandon militaristic posturing in favour of diplomacy. We must focus on what draws us together rather than our differences. Utopia will continue to serve as an exemplar of this philosophy, which may one day steer us toward a more holistic path.”
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== 28 DEC 3309 ==
=== Federation Extends Quarantine for Thargoid Abductees ===
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[[Federation|Federal]] citizens who were captured by [[Thargoid]]s then rescued from the [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]]s will not yet be permitted to leave secure medical facilities.
The decision comes after the [[Alliance]] ended quarantine restrictions for returnees from their systems, with newly rescued civilians expected to spend no more than a week in observation. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has called on other governments to do the same.
[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] discussed the situation during a press conference:
“The consensus of Federal medical experts is that it would be foolishly optimistic to allow these people – some of whom were held aboard the Titans for months – back into the general population. When at war with such an implacable enemy as the Thargoids, we simply cannot afford to take any risks.”
“Rest assured that Federal citizens are not suffering in any way. They are allowed to receive visitors, albeit without physical contact, and have full comms and media access. But they will remain under observation for the time being.”
President-elect [[Felicia Winters]], whose term of office is due to begin early next year, explained her viewpoint:
“Once I am sworn in as president, bringing our people home will be one of my top priorities. The experts referred to by President Hudson have reached no such consensus. Instead, their meticulous tests reveal no evidence whatsoever that former abductees have been influenced or physically compromised by the Thargoids.”
“Nevertheless, I am mindful of the public concern. To that end, I will instruct the Department of Health and Wellness to closely monitor all rescued citizens once they have returned home, including mandatory medical checks. This should allay fears and minimise any social ostracism these individuals may face.”
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== 29 DEC 3309 ==
=== Thargoid War Update: December 3309 ===
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As the year draws to a close, [[Jade Sanderlyn]] reflects on humanity’s ongoing conflict against the [[Thargoid]]s in a summary for [[Vox Galactica]].
“We began 3309 reeling under the colossal impact brought by the [[Thargoid Maelstrom|Maelstrom]]s, which had arrived on the fringes of the [[Core Systems|core systems]]. Unleashed from within these corrosive clouds were Thargoid attacks on a scale never seen before. Hundreds of systems fell rapidly, with the current death toll over a billion. Billions more were forced to flee from their burning homes.”
“It was months before the [[Thargoid Titan|Thargoid motherships]] within the Maelstroms were revealed. The Titans remain in place to this day, seemingly indestructible. Their unearthly horror was enhanced when it became clear that they are also prisons for living humans abducted by the aliens.”
“With a reformed [[Aegis]] in place, our resistance to these invasions grew stronger over the months. Many fallen systems were recovered, and courageous pilots destroyed countless Thargoid vessels. Their efforts were boosted by technological breakthroughs such as the [[Pulse Wave Xeno Scanner|pulse wave xeno scanner]], [[Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser|Thargoid pulse neutraliser]] and [[Sub-Surface Extraction Missile|sub-surface extraction missile]].”
“More recently, a contaminant developed by Professor [[Ishmael Palin]] proved effective against the [[Thargoid spire]] sites that emerged on dozens of planets. Another recent success was the clearing of all systems around Taranis. This raises the prospect that other Thargoid fleets could be beaten back to their motherships.”
“Perhaps the most incredible victory is the liberation of hundreds of thousands of abducted people from captivity within the Titans. All were kept in strict quarantine since their return, undergoing tests to ensure that they were not somehow influenced by the Thargoids.”
“Now, however, the [[Alliance]] has decided to allow its citizens to return home. Other governments are more cautious, but this has not stopped returnees from receiving gifts, calls and visits from their friends and families. There has been a concerted effort to alleviate their horrific ordeal and reconnect with them as much as possible.”
“And so, as 3310 dawns, there is real hope that this most terrible period of history may have some end in sight. This is [[Jade Sanderlyn]] reporting for [[Vox Galactica]]. Stay safe out there.”
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