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A fourth Thargoid Interceptor type, the "Hydra Variant", began appearing on August 28, 3304 in Threat Level 9 [[Non-Human Signal Source]]s.<ref name="Dundux">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9azyls/new_thargoid_interceptors_threat_9/ r/EliteDangerous: New thargoid interceptors (Threat 9)]</ref> The Hydra exhibited even more complex structural features than the Medusa, most notably four additional rotating petals behind the standard eight petals, as well as a vivid green coloration. Following the trend of the previous Interceptor variants, the Hydra's offensive and defensive capabilities demonstrated a significant increase over its predecessors, making it the Thargoids' most fearsome weapon yet.<ref>[https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ishootpoop13/video/59404587 XboxDVR: NEW INTERCEPTOR - HYDRA CONFIRMED]</ref> The | A fourth Thargoid Interceptor type, the "Hydra Variant", began appearing on August 28, 3304 in Threat Level 9 [[Non-Human Signal Source]]s.<ref name="Dundux">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/9azyls/new_thargoid_interceptors_threat_9/ r/EliteDangerous: New thargoid interceptors (Threat 9)]</ref> The Hydra exhibited even more complex structural features than the Medusa, most notably four additional rotating petals behind the standard eight petals, as well as a vivid green coloration. Following the trend of the previous Interceptor variants, the Hydra's offensive and defensive capabilities demonstrated a significant increase over its predecessors, making it the Thargoids' most fearsome weapon yet.<ref>[https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ishootpoop13/video/59404587 XboxDVR: NEW INTERCEPTOR - HYDRA CONFIRMED]</ref> The Hydras' emergence coincided with the sudden and unexplained disappearance of all [[Thargoid Scout]]s from the [[Core Systems]] and the [[Pleiades Nebula]] that week.<ref>[https://canonn.science/news/eagle-eye-special-report-week-26-01093304/ Canonn Research: Special Eagle Eye Report Week 26 – 01/09/3304]</ref> | ||
The [[Pilots Federation]] confirmed independent pilots' reports of the new ship the following day. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] also provided [[Aegis]]'s preliminary findings: "We can confirm that this new ship – classified as the Hydra – is a variant of the Thargoid Interceptor. It is structurally stronger than the Cyclops, Basilisk or Medusa, and releases a larger swarm of Thargon drones." In response to this development, the Pilots Federation sealed off the Cone Sector FN-J b9-0 system, which was believed to contain high concentrations of Hydra Interceptors. Despite this, [[The Gnosis]], flagship of the [[The Canonn|Canonn Interstellar Research Group]], confirmed that it would still attempt to jump into the now permit-locked system as scheduled on September 6.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b86af3f5efed618853e99c3 GalNet: New Thargoid Interceptor Encountered]</ref> | The [[Pilots Federation]] confirmed independent pilots' reports of the new ship the following day. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]] also provided [[Aegis]]'s preliminary findings: "We can confirm that this new ship – classified as the Hydra – is a variant of the Thargoid Interceptor. It is structurally stronger than the Cyclops, Basilisk or Medusa, and releases a larger swarm of Thargon drones." In response to this development, the Pilots Federation sealed off the Cone Sector FN-J b9-0 system, which was believed to contain high concentrations of Hydra Interceptors. Despite this, [[The Gnosis]], flagship of the [[The Canonn|Canonn Interstellar Research Group]], confirmed that it would still attempt to jump into the now permit-locked system as scheduled on September 6.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b86af3f5efed618853e99c3 GalNet: New Thargoid Interceptor Encountered]</ref> | ||