Agies Combat Armada
Myrmidon combat specialists will be required to neutralize hostile CMDRs that seek to attack alien life. Pilots must be prepared to defend alien life even when aliens are seen as the aggressor. This will open up lore opportunities and prevent Frontier from pinning us humans as the aggressors. If we can prove that we will not strike an alien (even in self defense) and that we will even defend that alien until a peace agreement can be reached between races, then Frontier cannot say we didn't try. The Combat Armada will provide 1 week of fire support and alien protection after first contact. If we cannot reach out to GalNet or Zac by 1 week to establish peace then we will have a meeting to decide if we fight the aliens or continue to be a buffer between the races. The goal is to create as much attention as possible so the devs have to notice us. They would have to overlook our herculean efforts to blame any conflict on the human race as a whole.
We are looking for skilled PvP pilots to spearhead this branch of operations. If you are looking to have fun and make loads of enemies in the community while standing for the most noble of causes in Elite: Dangerous history then this is the job for you. You must be willing to work in a team and take orders if necessary. You will be expected to come combat fit with a somewhat optimal build.
While the Myrmidon operation is on stand-by until first contact is made I encourage you to train, build teamwork, and make friends.
You never know when you might be called upon to serve. If aliens are going to be a permanent enemy in the game then we will have plenty of time to shoot them. But we only get 1 first contact and it won't last forever. Make it count, Commander.
Diplomatic Trade Fleet
Myrmidon convoys are tasked with preparing and establishing communication efforts during the week after first contact is made. From a practical standpoint these members will gather items to be tested near alien ships. Things like Soontill relics, Unknown Artefacts, Unknown Probes, SAP 8, AI relics, and the like. Anything you think might trigger some sort of reaction. From a role-play angle the Trade Fleet will also present gifts while trying to establish some form of communication. Please record any communication attempts. If you come under fire from aliens simply run if you can. Do not fight back! We need all the evidence we can get that an attempt was made. Everything you do will put into Canonn archives for the rest of the world to see so make it count! Take screenies and record video!
During our down time this group will begin planning tests and communication methods. We are looking for smart, insightful, and creative pilots to find ways of establishing peace. You must be able to have civil debates! You must always assume responsibility for your own test ideas. You cannot make anyone do a test you came up with, unless they offer to do so. If you cannot find civility with your fellow man how will you ever find it with another species? If all goes according to plan you may need to interrupt incoming communications from the aliens.
Until first contact is made this group is advised to discuss Morse, Discovery Scanner honks, Items, In game comms channel, flight patterns (bees communicate through dance), synthesized ammonia, numbers, language, and any other tinfoil madness you lot can come up with.
Recon Explorer Flotilla
Myrmidon scouts will be at the forefront of hunting operations. Charged with making first contact these commanders will have a very important role early on. Nothing can start until the Exploration Flotilla or someone else in the community finds aliens. Should the Myrmidon make first contact we will provide evidence to show the world while keeping location a secret for testing and peace attempts.
Right now it seems that high ranking missions can trigger a Tip-Off mission that may lead to a crashed alien vessel. Should you find a vessel approach with caution and try to record video. If video is something you don't know how to do, or you lack the machine to do so simply take screenies with F10 on your keyboard. These images will be saved in your (C
/users/<your name>/pictures/Frontier Developments folder as long as you are playing in full screen mode.
Do not burn yourself out! If you are bored or find that you are ignoring basic needs like food or sleep then please take a break. If you see a fellow Myrmidon burning out please remind them that being the first Commander to find an alien race in a video game is not worth risking anything in the real world. I would hate to lose members over time as people drop out due to stress or boredom.