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Yet another interesting development. We managed t' acquire some more readings surrounding this EM field in our core. Coincidentally enough, we know ta source after encountering a Nomad vessel. It seems they have mastered ta ability t' harness these properties, an' extend ta field as well as ta timing for as long as they want. This can render a Nomad vessel invisible for an indefinite amount of time! Fascinating really.
Now, as t' how we managed t' track this Nomad. We were on our way t' Bethlehem station, testing out various systems aboard ta Ingenuus, when our readings caught this EM field projection on long range scanners when we reached ta Magellan system. Ended up discovering two Nomad specimens attacking some civilians with ta callsigns BBC| in ta Kansas system. Not wanting t' attack but observe, we were able t' extract all ta readings we could from them. Luckily for ta civilians, after some shots from ta station ta BBC vessels looked t' be constructing, ta specimens left, near death from ta looks of it.
Nomad specimen fleeing
I have uploaded our communication logs below for reference regarding our interactions with ta BBC vessels. Lets see what we can get from our readings, an' perhaps this is ta answer we need t' get our EM field working properly!
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[11.07.2014 22:31:02] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Tracking EM field projections
[11.07.2014 22:32:12] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Boosting scanners. EM field projection getting closer
[11.07.2014 22:32:27] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Boosting scanners. EM field projection increasing
[11.07.2014 22:39:42] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: EM field detected. It... it is a Nomad!
[11.07.2014 22:40:19] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: BBC vessels, have you detected any Nomad presence?
[11.07.2014 22:41:31] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: BBC vessels, are your comms working? We've detected a alien presence here. Is it disrupting your comms?
[11.07.2014 22:41:59] BBC|-Red-Kneck: We have had a nomad on our scannrers!!
[11.07.2014 22:42:27] BBC|-Red-Kneck: Nomad on scanner
[11.07.2014 22:42:38] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: As we thought. We have been tracking sai... On scanners! Begin scanning EM field
[11.07.2014 22:42:53] BBC|-Red-Kneck: please help
[11.07.2014 22:43:24] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: We are here for observation purposes only.
[11.07.2014 22:43:46] BBC|-Red-Kneck: we need your help
[11.07.2014 22:44:33] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Attempting to disrupt EM field projections
[11.07.2014 22:45:18] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Nomad vessels attacking hull. Attempting to extract EM field properties
[11.07.2014 22:46:39] Misfit: Hmmm
[11.07.2014 22:47:41] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Nomad entities have left
[11.07.2014 22:47:56] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: EM field properties have been scanned and uploaded.
[11.07.2014 22:48:38] BBC|-Red-Kneck: thank u
[11.07.2014 22:48:45] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: You are safe BBC vessels. It seems the aliens have left the vacinity
[11.07.2014 22:50:16] IRG|Ingenuus: Control: Should you encounter any Nomad presence, please let us know. The Ingenuus Research Group are interested.
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I'm lucky t' be alive t' make this post. Coincidentally, I'm here in ta Baffin system for a Summit at Shasta. Perhaps some interesting developments could spawn from this meeting. Though, before arriving here, I encountered a infected human. Flying a ship with capabilities I have never seen. Fortunately for me I survived ta encounter, and even managed t' secure a Nomad Power Core from one of ta vessels that made ta wrong choice of attacking me. I've since sent ta core t' Rachel in hopes this could be ta key t' unlocking our own Core's potential in regards ta EM predicament we have been having.
Regardless, I've been hounded by Liam t' provide more of these miniature power cores for his work. Seem's he is wanting t' develop drones of some kind for a wide range of applications, and t' test their effectiveness.
Research room in Lab 001
Earlier as I was finishing ta touches on another mini-core in one of ta rooms, I couldn't help but think deeply regarding this project, and what applications we could use these drones for. Household aid, beyond ta current market? Liam mentioned t' me creating security or militarized drones. I will admit, I have been giving it some thought. While I would never want t' endanger this facility by risking unwanted attention, perhaps some government contracts could be beneficial. Or at least providing their research divisions with a stepping stone. Would surely assist in further funding, beyond what we have in place. That is further down ta road then we are even in a place t' consider, but... it is something t' keep in ta back our minds.
Regardless, it seems we are nearing ta end of prototype stage with these mini-cores, an' have already begun first rounds of producing a small quantity for further testing.
Manufacturing and assembly room
We'll see what these projects bear in ta coming days and weeks.
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Well seems as if I have more time than I thought, what with ta Summit on pause due t' Order threats. Luckily ta Ingenuus is no longer in Baffin, so we should be safe from ta Order. Going t' be interesting once we inevitably meet.
Server Control Room
Regardless, I was able t' make my way t' our server control room t' monitor what Liam meant when he needed more computing power. Turns out, he did! Ta power circulating through his lab was astounding. Hoping we can get some results soon, or at least more prototypes from him. Would like something t' show ta Admiral when we meet.
After walking around, and seeing where we could possible expand t' have a dedicated server room near Lab 003, finally found suitable location. Sadly, it was one of our observation decks, but... you gotta do what you gotta do!
Converted server room
Had t' move in quite a few server stacks, as well as get some technicians t' connect it t' ta labs and main control room, but seems t' be working well. Nearly tripled ta computing power for 'em too! Hoping that is what he needs, otherwise we'll have t' get some shipments in of new servers. We'll see.
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Well it seems it has been a while since I have made a log. Looks as though we have acquired Heisenberg Research Station, which will be a rather fitting facility in order t' further our goals in Rheinland. But, on t' smaller projects. It seems Lab 003 have produced some excellent work, enough that I've jumped in on a couple areas personally t' see them brought into production. What we have been working on is early-stage cybernetic limbs and artificial muscles. A truly wonderful endeavor, as this will hopefully pave ta way for public use across Sirius.
In our earliest iterations of these endeavors, artificial musculature technologies were crude patchwork of pistons, pneumatics and electric motors; but those systems have been surpassed by ta creation of synthetic proxies that mimic ta actual form and function of human tissue.
Known as EAP - that’s electro-active polymers - these artificial muscles are capable of linear movement of a type and scale ideally suited for cybernetic prosthetics, or limbs. Ta muscles of our bodies alter shape and form when electrochemical nerve signals flow through them, and EAPs operate ta same way: when an electric change passes across that polymer’s structure, it changes shape.
Ta technologies we are developing in Lab 001 and 003 focus on creating what we call a ‘fully plastic actuator’ mechanism, as seen below.
FPA mechanism
In basic terms, we have a three-part structure - a sandwich of gel layers made up of a matrix of dispersed single-walled carbon nanotubes, situated around an ionic fluid pyroelectolyte core. Known as a ‘bucky gel’ structure, in references t' ta carbon Fullerene nanotubes, ta design’s similar arrangement of soft electrodes and electrolyte layers is capable of operating at very low voltages.
What use though, are these technologies without of course cybernetic prosthetic limbs. These cybernetic technologies replace feet, hands, legs, or arms with a synthetic model that can easily replicate, if not surpass, ta abilties of an organic limb.
In cross-section, cyber-limbs are composed of muscles made from electroactive polymer bunches arranged around artificial bones that are, in turn, formed from dense superplastics or lightweight metal alloy foams. A model can be seen below for reference.
Rough concept of a cybernetic prosthetic
Fluid shock-absorbing joint mechanisms complete ta mimicry of human form, and t' give ta limbs a more "realistic" sense, they are typically coated with a nano-scale artificial epidermis that resembles flesh.
Inside ta limbs, microcomputer units interface directly with biochips implanted in ta organic parts of ta subject's body, translating nerve impulses from ta brain directly into action and motion. Far more advanced then ta crude constructs of ta past, these cybernetics allow us t' become better, faster, stronger than our original limbs and appendages. Ta ability though, t' attain such increase functionality is by ta use of a neuromuscular facilitator module, as seen below.
Neuromuscular facilitator modules for an arm prosthetic
Ta concept of a neuromuscular facilitator module is essentially one of an enhanced system that allows a human being t' exceed normal reflex delay, t' literally move at "ta speed of thought." Pressure signals are transmitted through bio-synthetic circuits from a web of augmentation elements t' enhance dexterity, muscle control, balance and other related abilities. A core unit - a central governor, if you will - works in concert with a series of distributed sub-modules implanted at key nerve junctions in ta subject's limbs and elsewhere among ta implantee's vestibular structure; these in turn co-ordinate wirelessly with a grouping of bio-plastic discs located along ta lines of ta spine. As ta neuromuscular facilitator module 'beds in' t' ta implantee's neural pattern and becomes a functioning part of ta subject's body, experience will allow them t' increase electrical neuron stimuli beyond initial states, and thus raise ta levels of corporeal control, sensory function, and agility t' even greater heights.
Hopefully with ta advancements we are making, we should reach post-production and have our first batches ready for distribution for public usage.
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With how busy things have been, it seems I have entirely forgotten about my logs. A year since my last roughly. An unfortunate side effect of the demands our projects. For the record, the past year has been planning, designing, testing, reiterating, and so and so forth with one such project that I believe will be of a tremendous impact once in production.
Working in conjunction with Lab 003, we have finalized multiple prototypes of a more humanitarian nature, rather than military application. Not t' say those aren't still being tested and iterated on, but those will take more time and testing t' get into a suitable state for presentation t' interested buyers. While Shaw has been quite busy in his labs, I've taken the liberty of crudely setting up a testing laboratory for our newest prototype, which has grown beyond what was mentioned in my last log.
Secondary lab adjacent to lab 003
During the months after my last log, myself and other scientists determined that the scope of just artificial limbs was too short-sighted. If one could provide a new limb for say a soldier, what about a new lung? Or a new heart? Perhaps a liver? Strides have of course been made in these areas of course. But what about units that never need replacing, never need maintenance. That are able t' integrate into the flesh without the body rejecting them, and nanobots able t' essentially "grow" said organs along with the host? Such exciting advancements our lab has been able t' make!
Prototype organs within artificial host awaiting relocation to Lab 001
As such, we're finally at a stage t' be able t' move out of a testing lab, and into Lab 001 for final preparations on final prototypes. Thus far, prototypes are under construction for artificial eyes, limbs, hearts, lungs, livers, and kidneys. Once such prototypes are complete, we'll begin marketing campaigns across Sirius, and hopefully with the help of OSI manufacturing facilities begin production.
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Damn things have been crazy now that we've brought on new staff. A good thing, given that we're not so stretched thin anymore. But new challenges await, thats for sure.
I've put on hold my earlier work on augments and cybernetics for the time being, and have transferred some of the data t' Lab 006 with Hans. Seems he can dedicate more time t' such research, and as such is freeing me up t' focus on others things. First on the list, Brad's reactor on his Corvo. Seems he's trying t' draw too much power than it is capable of producing. A semi-easy fix, given the prototype power cores we've developed based on the Ingenuus core.
Seriously I forgot how beautiful it is inside a ship's reactor chamber.
The Aurora's reactor core
Will have t' think more on which prototype t' use, and how much of a retrofit this will be. Really hope we don't have t' tear it all apart, but... if thats what we need t' do, then so be it.
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Seems Brandon was able t' get the materials t' Livadia in record time! Thanks t' the Archangels, we have them faster than planned, and as such... well, looks like our work is cut out for us!
Luckily, most of the design work is finished, thanks in part t' the fact that we can use our existing designs on the Ingenuus core for use here. Shouldn't be too hard t' replicate it, on a smaller scale of course. But even then, should be adequate enough t' power Brandon's vessel.
Unfortunately, the design we used for the Ingenuus core housing won't work here, due t' the vessel size. The biggest issue being the radiation discharge. Now, I believe we actually have a solution. Using the Superconductors integrated into a housing made from the Critical Temperature Alloy received, the discharge from the core itself would run through the conductors t' nano-capacitors behind the core housing, thus allowing for stored energy t' be used in tandem with normal flight systems aboard the vessel. No energy wasted, and enough energy stored t' effectively use all equipment on board.
The Aurora'snew core schematic
The team has already started, and with our use of our nano-constructors, we should be completed relatively soon. Very exciting stuff.
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Success!! Construction has been completed, and looks like we are ready t' initiate final tests.
Aurora core
Powered up, the core is operating at 100%, and is running smoothly. We will of course need t' test this in the field, but all seems t' check out. The critical temp alloy is showing no sense of stress, despite the immense power and discharge blasting it every second. Systems are fully functional, and the equipment aboard seems t' be able t' operate in conjunction with one another with no significant loss in minimal operating power.
We may actually have t' think about retrofitting our fleet with this new assembly. Better output, less strain on the core housing and assembly, and really more efficient all around. Will have t' speak t' Rachel about this more.
Having finally able t' carve out some time, I'm able t' finally upload this log. What a log it is! Having established contact with the Gallics, we've received a treasure trove of information regarding their Jump Gate, Trade Lane, and Docking Ring technology. Fascinating what they have been able t' create. After close examination, we were shocked t' see the base technology have almost mirrored properties from the Valhalla 1 artifacts we studied some time ago aboard the LSF research station. While we were unable t' get even close t' replicating what Ageira has accomplished, this new information is the largest and if I dare say so myself, the final piece of the puzzle.
The next few logs I'll be providing information regarding our research of newly acquired technology. This log starting with Docking Ring technology.
Having seen how Docking Rings work, essentially one part of an Orbital Elevator that makes use of super strong crystalline polymers and frictionless bearings, it's fascinating t' see this technology put t' use. However, looking at the data received, we believe we've been able t' make a breakthrough with regards Docking Rings.
Instead of utilizing a mechanical mechanism for atmospheric entry, we've been testing a prototype device using Gravity Field Stabilizers, t' create a temporary, stable rift in a planet's gravitational pull. Calibrating the device t' create a tunnel or cylinder into the planet's atmosphere, it causes the atmospheric molecules t' dissociate, thus decreasing the density with which a craft would fly through. Put simply, this device creates a tunnel within the planet's atmosphere, that allows temporary travel in and out of the gravitational pull without exhausting immense power t' counteract such forces.
Prototype Planetary Gravity Rift
This device would reduce the materials needed t' build a conventional space elevator by 90%, can be adjusted t' compensate for various gravitational fields unique t' the planet in question, and reduces risk of atmospheric storms t' wreck havoc on the structure utilized today.
Just earlier, we were able t' test this device in orbit around Planet Vespus in the Omicron Theta system, and... well it exceeded our expectations.
Gravity rift on Planet Vespus
Granted, the rift generated was immense and of impractical size, but we're confident that we will be able t' fine tune the device t' create smaller rifts. Ideally, once a vessle has docked with a Docking Ring and granted clearance from air traffic control planetside, the device will generate a unique rift suitable for each ship entering and leaving the planet.
Further testing will of course be done, and ensure all safety precautions are met and exceeded. But if everything goes according t' plan, this will revolutionize Docking Ring technology as we know it.
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Seems there is a new development that is taking away my previous studies regarding the new technology received from Gallia.
As we recently released our Power Cells t' the public, our team on Ames have unfortunately found a flaw in the Cells. Nothing life-threatening mind you. While our cells are quite capable of providing power t' even the largest of vessels in Sirius, without issue, the team noticed that when providing power t' our proprietary cloaking device, the cell would drain power in a matter of seconds.
Let me take a step back first. The prototype Ingenuus Cloaking Device that is currently on the Ingenuus, is operating at 100% capacity, and with it being tied t' the original Ingenuus Core, provides a duration that is entirely in our control, versus relaying on standard cloaking batteries that will drain and require recharging. A vast improvement on the cloaking devices available for purchase today. obviously the Ingenuus Cloak manages t' operate similarly t' the Nomad's ability t' cloak, given that the Ingenuus Core was based on a hybrid fusion of our own technology, and that found within a Nomad Power Cell.
Now, since the Power Cells we recently released, they operate at a reduced power level than the original power core. Obviously we found that having that much power was not something needed, since as I mentioned just one of our cells can power a massive battleship if need be. But when connected and used in conjunction with the Ingenuus cloak prototypes, they act like Cloaking batteries, though in a slightly different manner.
What the team found is the cell would allow near infinite use of the Ingenuus cloak, but upon deactivation of the cloaking field, the cell would drain of all power and be rendered inert. While still more reliable than standard Cloaking Devices, we're unsure if this is a flaw in the Ingenuus Cloaking Devices themselves, or the Power Cells that operate them.
Their theory thus far, though I hope t' receive a more conclusive answer soon, is that the EM field when deactivated results in a "Corona Discharge" within the Power Cells themselves. This Corona Discharge apparently progressively damages the insulation inside our Cells, leading t' equipment failure and rendering the Cell inert and unusable. Unfortunate, given that the cells are able t' provide near infinite power t' create the EM field.
We'll have t' look into this more, though with production beginning soon on our Cloaking Devices, it seems that our Cloaking Devices will require multiple Ingenuus Power Cells in order t' utilize our cloaking technology more than once. A minor setback, but that should also keep our finance department happy as that would mean increased profits from our Power Cells.