GalNet/3311/September
02 SEP 3311
Mystery Of Missing Exobiology Protégé Deepens
A recent hunt for maverick exobiology scientist Terri Tora has only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
The search began after Professor Frank Raddix issued an appeal to locate his missing colleague, who was last reported pursuing “something big” for the science community. An encrypted trail of messages led search pilots across multiple systems, piecing together encrypted comms data. Thousands participated, ultimately confirming Tora’s final location at HIP 87621, a permit locked system.
Speculation about the system is rife as no third party or superpower has claimed ownership of the permit lock, leading to rumours about its true significance and why access has been restricted for so long.
Professor Raddix issued the following statement after the discovery of Tora’s last known location: “My thanks go to the many pilots who answered my call. Terri’s trail has led us somewhere we have never been able to access before. Why is access to this system restricted? Who operates the permit? And what discovery did Terri make that beyond this cloak of secrecy?”
A spokesperson for the October Consortium responded to calls regarding the presence of two of its megaships, stating that a routine survey expedition was occurring in the region. It denied knowing anything regarding Tora’s current whereabouts.
As one mystery has been answered more questions are raised, with ICE-casters and opinion piece authors demanding to know what lies within HIP 87621 and where Terri Tora is now. Template:GalNetLinks
08 SEP 3311
Rackham Funds Exploration Push After HIP 87621 Discovery
The mystery surrounding the permit-locked HIP 87621 system continues, with claims of unusual planetary signatures detected via long-range scan.
Many independent pilots have also reported that all colonisation has been blocked within a 37ly radius, fuelling speculation further.
While authorities remain tight-lipped, multiple independent analysts claim that at least one world within the system is exhibiting anomalous exobiological readings. These findings have prompted the galaxy’s wealthiest citizen, Zachary Rackham, to offer a lucrative incentive for explorers willing to examine the puzzle via cross-reference.
Rackham, speaking from his villa on Lake Rackham on Homeland, said:
“Whatever’s in HIP 87621 is strange enough to have the boffins scratching their heads. Therefore, I propose scouring every corner of the galaxy for similar planets. With enough data, maybe our top scientists will be able to confirm that these anomalous readings are indeed unique to this mysteriously locked system!”
“Of course, I will be funding this initiative personally. No expense spared for our brave heroes in the science and research fields!”
Independent pilots are being asked to locate and conduct full scans of Rocky and High Metal Content worlds, the same classifications as those of interest within the system. The resulting data will be collated and analysed by scientific experts sponsored by Rackham Capital Investments, with results expected to be shared publicly at a later date. Template:GalNetLinks Template:GalNetNavBox ru:GalNet/3311/Сентябрь