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'''Taurus Mining Ventures''' is an [[independent]] mining [[Corporations|corporation]] based at Hind Mine in the T Tauri system. Since its appearance in T Tauri on April 17, 3303, Taurus Mining Ventures largely kept out of the public eye. In 3307, however, it was revealed that the corporation had recently been contracted 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]] has 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. | '''Taurus Mining Ventures''' is an [[independent]] mining [[Corporations|corporation]] based at Hind Mine in the T Tauri system. Since its appearance in T Tauri on April 17, 3303, Taurus Mining Ventures largely kept out of the public eye. In 3307, however, it was revealed that the corporation had recently been contracted 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]] has 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, Taurus Mining Ventures has materially supported Salvation on three 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 weapon. On October 28, 3307, Taurus Mining Ventures opened a new [[Surface Port]] in [[Mbooni]] named Prospect's Deep. | Thus far, Taurus Mining Ventures has materially supported Salvation on three 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 weapon. On October 28, 3307, Taurus Mining Ventures opened a new [[Surface Port]] in [[Mbooni]] named Prospect's Deep. | ||
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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>A rogue [[Aegis|Aegis Defense]] force has initiated conflict with Taurus Mining Ventures in the T Tauri system. The [[megaship]] Musashi is commanded by Aegis's chief military liaison Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], who made this announcement: "The Hind Mine [[Asteroid Base|asteroid base]] contains proof that [[Salvation]]'s unlicensed anti-xeno weapon is intentionally designed to provoke the [[Thargoid]]s, and therefore endangers us all. As Taurus Mining Ventures refuses to cooperate, we have no choice but to obtain the evidence by force. This may be our only opportunity to discover Salvation's true ambitions. I urge all independent pilots who have fought alongside Aegis to help us complete this vital mission." [[Patience Middleton]], a spokesperson for Taurus Mining Ventures, responded: "This is an illegal attack that jeopardises the important work we are undertaking on behalf of Salvation. It is in the galactic community's interests to defend our corporate headquarters." Aegis officially stated that Admiral Tanner is acting on his own authority, and that the Musashi's presence in the T Tauri system is in direct violation of orders. Despite this, there are reports that Tanner has tacit support from many members of Aegis, who disagree with the public inquiry that has suspended its operations.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/618d13fa79f0245b464f12dd GalNet: Aegis Renegades Attack Salvation's Allies]</ref> | |||
05 NOV 3307 | 05 NOV 3307 | ||
*Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] has called for [[Aegis]] to reject the public inquiry's shutdown and take direct action against [[Salvation]]. The Musashi, an Aegis Defense [[megaship]] under his command, has entered the T Tauri system to challenge Taurus Mining Ventures. The corporation has performed activities on Salvation's behalf, including preparation for the anti-xeno weapon used to eliminate all [[Thargoid]]s from the Cornsar system. Admiral Tanner transmitted this message to media outlets: "Salvation's unlicensed weapons technology is deliberately designed to provoke the Thargoids, risking millions of lives. My sources tell me that Hind Mine [[Asteroid Base|asteroid base]] contains evidence of this. I therefore demand that Taurus Mining Ventures allows us access so we can determine the truth." [[Patience Middleton]] of Taurus Mining Ventures responded: "We are a legitimate business under contract to a private citizen, whose activities are protected by confidentiality agreements. These threats have no legal standing and are not welcome." Admiral Tanner is a highly decorated [[Federal Navy]] officer and Aegis's chief military liaison, having coordinated many combat efforts against the Thargoids. The Musashi's relocation has been condemned by Aegis leadership, and Tanner has been ordered to depart the T Tauri system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61840798afc9de16453ca51e GalNet: Aegis Leader Opposes Salvation]</ref> | *Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] has called for [[Aegis]] to reject the public inquiry's shutdown and take direct action against [[Salvation]]. The Musashi, an Aegis Defense [[megaship]] under his command, has entered the T Tauri system to challenge Taurus Mining Ventures. The corporation has performed activities on Salvation's behalf, including preparation for the anti-xeno weapon used to eliminate all [[Thargoid]]s from the Cornsar system. Admiral Tanner transmitted this message to media outlets: "Salvation's unlicensed weapons technology is deliberately designed to provoke the Thargoids, risking millions of lives. My sources tell me that Hind Mine [[Asteroid Base|asteroid base]] contains evidence of this. I therefore demand that Taurus Mining Ventures allows us access so we can determine the truth." [[Patience Middleton]] of Taurus Mining Ventures responded: "We are a legitimate business under contract to a private citizen, whose activities are protected by confidentiality agreements. These threats have no legal standing and are not welcome." Admiral Tanner is a highly decorated [[Federal Navy]] officer and Aegis's chief military liaison, having coordinated many combat efforts against the Thargoids. The Musashi's relocation has been condemned by Aegis leadership, and Tanner has been ordered to depart the T Tauri system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61840798afc9de16453ca51e GalNet: Aegis Leader Opposes Salvation]</ref> | ||