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'''Onionhead Gamma Strain''', also known as '''Helix''', is a [[Commodities#Legal Drugs|Legal Drug Commodity]] that is produced by 10% of systems with Industrial economies that are controlled by Anarchy minor factions. It is considered [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] in some systems, and transporting it can result in a fine or bounty if scanned by system security. | '''Onionhead Gamma Strain''', also known as '''Helix''', is a [[Commodities#Legal Drugs|Legal Drug Commodity]] that is produced by 10% of [[independent]] systems with Industrial economies that are controlled by Anarchy minor factions. Beginning September 17, 3307, it will also be produced by 15% of all independent and [[Alliance]] systems with Industrial economies. It is considered [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] in some systems, and transporting it can result in a fine or bounty if scanned by system security. | ||
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Even though proponents of Gamma Strain such as the [[Coalition for Legalisation]] asserted it was no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], it was declared illegal in all systems but those controlled by anarchy governments. It was also speculated, but not proven, that [[Sirius Corporation]] was party to the deal between Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club, and secretly shipped Gamma Strain to markets using its own freight transportation network.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/610944441d6dc65db72d5f75 GalNet: Superpowers Respond to New Onionhead]</ref> By August 13, 3307, it was reported that Onionhead Gamma Strain was freely circulating among upper-class circles in the [[Federation]] and [[Empire]], and tourists from the [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] systems were flocking to places where the drug was legal.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61165edf97f3c87cee22b398 GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate]</ref> | Even though proponents of Gamma Strain such as the [[Coalition for Legalisation]] asserted it was no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], it was declared illegal in all systems but those controlled by anarchy governments. It was also speculated, but not proven, that [[Sirius Corporation]] was party to the deal between Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club, and secretly shipped Gamma Strain to markets using its own freight transportation network.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/610944441d6dc65db72d5f75 GalNet: Superpowers Respond to New Onionhead]</ref> By August 13, 3307, it was reported that Onionhead Gamma Strain was freely circulating among upper-class circles in the [[Federation]] and [[Empire]], and tourists from the [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] systems were flocking to places where the drug was legal.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61165edf97f3c87cee22b398 GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate]</ref> | ||
A report published by Dr. [[Nisha Devi]] of the IHO on August 24, 3307 also concluded that the Kumo Crew's claims of the drug having medicinal properties appeared to be true, but the report was criticised as flawed by [[Ronan Roscoe]] of the [[Vandermeer Corporation]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6124ddd5fd52f63cbf27e5a8 GalNet: Onionhead's Medical Benefits Verified]</ref> Based on the IHO report and its own clinical trials, [[Neomedical Industries]] announced plans on August 30 to mass-produce and sell Onionhead Gamma Strain as a medicine.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6128e5720c9cdf4338166e23 GalNet: Corporation Plans Onionhead Medical Product]</ref> The project started in the Haithis system on September 2, with Neomedical Industries intending to distribute the drug to Alliance systems as well as more independent systems. [[Archon Delaine]] was not pleased by what he viewed as a brazen theft of Kumo Crew commercial property, and the Kumo Council deployed the megaship The Mictlan to Haithis as a show of force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6130cc1a262257290575d9c8 GalNet: Pharma Giant Begins Onionhead Project]</ref> | A report published by Dr. [[Nisha Devi]] of the IHO on August 24, 3307 also concluded that the Kumo Crew's claims of the drug having medicinal properties appeared to be true, but the report was criticised as flawed by [[Ronan Roscoe]] of the [[Vandermeer Corporation]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6124ddd5fd52f63cbf27e5a8 GalNet: Onionhead's Medical Benefits Verified]</ref> Based on the IHO report and its own clinical trials, [[Neomedical Industries]] announced plans on August 30 to mass-produce and sell Onionhead Gamma Strain as a medicine.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6128e5720c9cdf4338166e23 GalNet: Corporation Plans Onionhead Medical Product]</ref> The project started in the Haithis system on September 2, with Neomedical Industries intending to distribute the drug to Alliance systems as well as more independent systems. [[Archon Delaine]] was not pleased by what he viewed as a brazen theft of Kumo Crew commercial property, and the Kumo Council deployed the megaship The Mictlan to Haithis as a show of force.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6130cc1a262257290575d9c8 GalNet: Pharma Giant Begins Onionhead Project]</ref> The campaign successfully collected enough resources on September 9 to distribute Onionhead Gamma Strain to 15% of all independent and [[Alliance]] systems with Industrial economies by September 17, but this prompted a declaration of war from the Kumo Council, and Haithis was thrown into chaos. Kendrick warned that Delaine's forces could intimidate investors into withdrawing from the drug project and prevent its rollout.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6139f5e8fdb64d29d20b8778 GalNet: Neomedical Industries Onionhead Campaign Concludes]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/613a097f7f5dd725cf66d19f GalNet: Archon Delaine Retaliates Against Pharma Giant]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 01:15, 10 September 2021
- Not to be confused with Onionhead, Lucan Onionhead, Onionhead Alpha Strain, or Onionhead Beta Strain.
A new strain of Onionhead tailored to grow in local conditions.
— In-Game Description
Onionhead Gamma Strain, also known as Helix, is a Legal Drug Commodity that is produced by 10% of independent systems with Industrial economies that are controlled by Anarchy minor factions. Beginning September 17, 3307, it will also be produced by 15% of all independent and Alliance systems with Industrial economies. It is considered illegal in some systems, and transporting it can result in a fine or bounty if scanned by system security.
History
A fourth unique variant of Onionhead that was obtained by the Blue Viper Club Dredger Clan from an unknown research facility, Onionhead Gamma Strain entered mass-production and distribution under the Kumo Crew in July 3307. By order of the Interstellar Health Organisation, the drug must be packaged and sold as "Onionhead Gamma Strain" rather than its original name, "Helix". A detailed analysis of Gamma Strain revealed that it had been modified with synthetic molecules of unknown origin, which reduced its psychedelic potency but made it easier to grow and transport than other strains, characteristics which indicated the drug had been designed for the mass market.[1][2][3][4]
Even though proponents of Gamma Strain such as the Coalition for Legalisation asserted it was no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or coffee, it was declared illegal in all systems but those controlled by anarchy governments. It was also speculated, but not proven, that Sirius Corporation was party to the deal between Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club, and secretly shipped Gamma Strain to markets using its own freight transportation network.[5][6] By August 13, 3307, it was reported that Onionhead Gamma Strain was freely circulating among upper-class circles in the Federation and Empire, and tourists from the Alliance and independent systems were flocking to places where the drug was legal.[7]
A report published by Dr. Nisha Devi of the IHO on August 24, 3307 also concluded that the Kumo Crew's claims of the drug having medicinal properties appeared to be true, but the report was criticised as flawed by Ronan Roscoe of the Vandermeer Corporation.[8] Based on the IHO report and its own clinical trials, Neomedical Industries announced plans on August 30 to mass-produce and sell Onionhead Gamma Strain as a medicine.[9] The project started in the Haithis system on September 2, with Neomedical Industries intending to distribute the drug to Alliance systems as well as more independent systems. Archon Delaine was not pleased by what he viewed as a brazen theft of Kumo Crew commercial property, and the Kumo Council deployed the megaship The Mictlan to Haithis as a show of force.[10] The campaign successfully collected enough resources on September 9 to distribute Onionhead Gamma Strain to 15% of all independent and Alliance systems with Industrial economies by September 17, but this prompted a declaration of war from the Kumo Council, and Haithis was thrown into chaos. Kendrick warned that Delaine's forces could intimidate investors into withdrawing from the drug project and prevent its rollout.[11][12]
References
- ↑ GalNet: Kumo Crew Initiative to Produce New Commodity
- ↑ GalNet: The Story of Onionhead
- ↑ GalNet: Kumo Crew Campaign Starts Drug Production
- ↑ GalNet: IHO Reports on New Onionhead Variant
- ↑ GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market
- ↑ GalNet: Superpowers Respond to New Onionhead
- ↑ GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate
- ↑ GalNet: Onionhead's Medical Benefits Verified
- ↑ GalNet: Corporation Plans Onionhead Medical Product
- ↑ GalNet: Pharma Giant Begins Onionhead Project
- ↑ GalNet: Neomedical Industries Onionhead Campaign Concludes
- ↑ GalNet: Archon Delaine Retaliates Against Pharma Giant