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Deep Space ‘Anomalies’ Generate Discussion​



Pilots’ Federation ALERT

Inexplicable visual phenomena located in deep space have caused extensive speculation and media interest.

There is no official terminology for the signals but they are referred to by many names, most popular of which is ‘the anomalies’. Appearing as a bright flare with spiralling radial arms, they emit electromagnetic feedback that can be detected using full spectrum system (FSS) scanners.

The first anomaly was discovered beyond the permit-locked Col 70 sector, with additional signals now observed. Multiple calculations have verified that the objects are moving, supposedly at faster-than-light speeds. Various estimates as to their trajectory have been made, but the great distances involved defy accurate measurement.

The appearance of the anomalies so soon after the Battle of HIP 22460 has led many to assume that they are somehow related to the Thargoids. These fears have been exacerbated by the claims of the Far God cult that this is a sign of their deity’s imminent arrival, but early analysis has yielded no evidence that the anomaly is Thargoid in origin.

The engineer Kit Fowler collated several ideas during his End Times broadcast:

“The anomaly could be some form of hyperspace distortion generated by an exceptionally large object heading our way. Or maybe the Thargoids have built a dimensional portal, through which their fleets can attack anywhere. Perhaps they’ve fired a colossal system-destroying weapon at Sol, as an act of revenge against humanity for the Proteus Wave. We’ve got to prepare for the very worst, people!”

However, Professor Elizabeth Perez of Orion University quickly dismissed these theories:

“Such outlandish notions illustrate how people draw imaginary patterns between unconnected events. Scientific progress has not stopped us inventing human-centric explanations for natural phenomena, especially when experiencing feelings of guilt or paranoia.”
 
Unfortunately doesn't look like it, reward for the combat side of the CG is a teal paint job for the python.
Yeah, I saw that.. To matters worse, IRL is conspiring against me during this once-in-a-lifetime bounty hunting CG, so I don't even know if I'll be able to participate.

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And since then they were given the materials to build two new AX megaships that don't seem to have been delivered, Sirius really aren't much use - you can see why people went with Azimuth :sneaky:

Non-delivery of Sirius megaships - bug or plot point? (I'm betting bug because, well, fdev ...)
 
Anyone else think we will get a continuation or second phase of the campaign started on the 12th, start again tomorow ?
I hope so.
 
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Federal Crackdown on Thargoid Worshippers​



The Federal government has declared the Order of the Far God to be a potential enemy of the state.

The following press statement was delivered from the White House on Mars:

“The Federal Navy Intelligence Office has uncovered sufficient cause for concern to suspect the Far God cult of treason. They are believed to be responsible for leaking classified audiovisual data from the HIP 22460 system, while sharing other sensitive Thargoid-related material internally. Due to this, the risk that they will frustrate anti-xeno operations is deemed considerable.”

“President Hudson has therefore ordered military units to take control of all hive-chapels in Federal systems. Their inhabitants will be placed in detention facilities and subject to questioning.”

In related news, Secretary of State Lana Berkovich has sponsored a resolution petitioning Congress to make the Order of the Far God illegal. She has cited constitutional amendments that prevent citizens from providing aid and comfort to an enemy of the state.

The civil rights organisation Advocacy, the Galactic Interfaith Commune and the Spiritual Freedom Movement have all condemned these actions. However, political opinion polls suggest that a majority of voters are in favour of banning the Far God cult in the Federation.

Shadow President Felicia Winters issued the following response:

“I understand there are concerns regarding a Thargoid-based religious order, especially at this time. But there must be concrete evidence supporting these allegations before we treat our own citizens as enemies. It seems to me that Hudson’s administration is desperate to appear ‘tough on Thargoids’ after the debacle in HIP 22460, and has found an easy scapegoat to generate popular support.”
 
Duamta is the only Federal system on the Testament's flightpath, with a few of the others having Federal factions but not ones which are likely to take control any time soon.

I think it's just left Duamta, hasn't it? ... so I guess potential for a warzone CG around it in ten weeks time but that feels a bit late to be getting around to that bit. Probably not where this bit is going, then, unless Hudson sends a war fleet into Alliance space after it, which doesn't feel impossible...
 
Duamta is the only Federal system on the Testament's flightpath, with a few of the others having Federal factions but not ones which are likely to take control any time soon.

I think it's just left Duamta, hasn't it? ... so I guess potential for a warzone CG around it in ten weeks time but that feels a bit late to be getting around to that bit. Probably not where this bit is going, then, unless Hudson sends a war fleet into Alliance space after it, which doesn't feel impossible...
They're both on the final leg of their loops - IIRC they are both due to jump to Panjabell on Thursday - not very Federal at all.

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It does have a Federal corporation present, which could at least act as CG sponsor for a raid.

(I have megaship jump day as a week Thursday, but it's possible that they're on a different schedule.)
 
It does have a Federal corporation present, which could at least act as CG sponsor for a raid.

(I have megaship jump day as a week Thursday, but it's possible that they're on a different schedule.)
I see it transitioning from Duamta around the 15th, so I'll stick with a jump this week :) (It actually quite surprised me when I started 'watching' them in eddn just how often people visit them)


15-09-2022 06:43:52 Updated named signal Testament in Duamta {'timestamp': '2022-09-15T05:34:44Z', 'version': '5.4.1', 'reporter': 'E:D Market Connector [Windows]', 'system': 'Duamta'} 15-09-2022 21:21:50 Updated named signal Testament in Lindol {'timestamp': '2022-09-15T20:21:49Z', 'version': '5.4.1', 'reporter': 'E:D Market Connector [Windows]', 'system': 'Lindol'}
 
"The three-day forum is scheduled to begin on Monday 3rd October in New Apollo City on the planet Biggs Colony."
Bigg's Colony is the ELW in Altair [1], so potential for this week's CG to be somehow related to that? Competing CG set up by Imperial or maybe Azimuth interests too?

[1] System control: stable mid-sized native Federal PMF, probably not significant.
 
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