After some routine checks made to a few vessels, Science Nucleus personnel has come to the conclusion that a great deal of information contained in the Nav Map Computers onboard our assets is outdated. Thus, a plan has been put together in order to gather fresh information from the surrounding area. Giving the relative calmness in what it concerns nomad attacks in the last period, they also proposed this as a great opportunity to map more areas, adding more invaluable information to our Nav-Computers.

The missions included in the present plan are to be treated with the utmost responsibility and conducted in secrecy. Contact in the filed must be made with great care and to not disclose your true reasons of being there. Avoid contact with local law enforcers and keep a low profile at all time. Do not close at a distance smaller than 10 clicks of any hostile populated area.

Personnel willing to take part in this operation should register on the Mission Board what part of the project are they willing to undertake. Each vessel taking part in this will be fitted with an advanced scanner array and a small probe launcher for generic readings.

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The following areas have been designated of interest for the Nucelus. More details for each area will be given via the mission system. Take scans and readings of systems in each area. Verify the accuracy of the data already existent and mark in any change in each system layout. Bring any proof of local inhabited places that you can make. If the possibility presents itself, try to dock on any facility that may allow you. Try to contact unaffiliated parties and find out more about stations and installations in the area. Append the logs of each conversation in the final report

I. Surrounding territory up to 3 system jumps - incomplete
II. Nomad Systems - incomplete
III. Kusari Space - incomplete
IV. Rheinland Space -incomplete
V. Gallia Space - incomplete
VI. Liberty Space - incomplete
VII. Bretonia Space - incomplete

A detailed report is expected to be filed in on this database in order to update the Nav-Maps.
For any questions concerning how to handle the missions address your concerns to the Directorate through voice comm channel.

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Frankfurt System Wrote:A three planet system orbiting a central sun, notably known as Rheinland's gate into the Sigmas. Its importance is given by two factors mostly, the powerful presence of Bundschuh movement in the area - which is helpful to our cause and can as it can hep our Rheinland ops and the 4 jump anomalies it contains - towards Munich, Dresden, New Berlin and Sigma 13, offering a somewhat safe passage to other sides of Rheinland.

Probes launched presented data that the system is starting to see more and more activity each day. Frequent Rheinland Military and Police patrols were sighted in the central side of the system, near the habitable planet Holstein and the radial system of tradelanes. Due to security reasons, no notable readings were done in the vicinity of the planet.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Bruschal Base, in the Taunusfeld asteroid field, between Sigma 13 and Munich jump anomalies. Precautionary measures to be taken when approaching the base. Do not disclose the location to none and do not dock if other people around, but Bundschuh and Order. For stating area purposes, contact the VWA officials beforehand and inform them of the presence.
Sundbel dust cloud, situated at the extremity of the system is a very dense nebula that interferes with scanner equipment, providing a safe retreat in the eventuality of an escape run.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Sigma 13 - Gridlock E2 - e222h2
   
2. Munich - Gridlock E3 - e431l1
   
3. New Berlin - Gridlock C4 - c549l3
   
4. Dresden - Gridlock D7 - d376l2
   

[NOTES]

1. The New Berlin jump anomaly drifted inwards to a total of 4 kilcks. The continuation of this tendency for the next 10 years would place the jump hole clear out of the cloud.
   
2. While trying to survey Heidleberg, we've detected the presence of an object in it's orbit - presumably a station. Soon after, a BDM patrol appeared right next to us. Mind all precautionary measures were taken. We've steered clear at 15 klicks away of every known inhabited position. We suspect BDM could have installed a new sensory array.
   
3. The presence of military in the Westerwald nebula is higher than expected. Talks with a VWA official, the presence of numerous military patrols and the promptitude with which BDM units moved in the system tend to point to an increase in activity in the system. This might have to do with the BMD's interest into the nomad world and the info we got from the VWA concerning Schaten being re-operationalized

Munich System Wrote:A three planet system orbiting a central sun, notably known for the amount of residual radiation from the Munich Disaster. The system has a good presence of the Bundschuh movement and a junker base.

The readings took in the system did not presented an increase in military or civilian activity. Seldom, traders use the inner tradelane system to go to the inhabited planet of Nuremberg . No notable reading were caught during the visit.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Eltman Outpost, a few kilcks outwards from the jump anomaly to Frankfurt. Precautionary measures to be taken when approaching the base. Do not disclose the location to none and do not dock if other people around, but Bundschuh and Order. For stating area purposes, contact the VWA officials beforehand and inform them of the presence.
Augsburg Wreck, a Junker base situated in the middle of the radiation field, orbiting the uninhabited Planet Bodensee. Contact should be scare in the area due to the horrific navigational hazards, but stay under the scanner when docking here.
Schwarzwald Cloud , situated in the immediate vicinity of the Frankfurt jump hole, this dense particle cloud can be used to make one's followers lose track of their target.
Alps Cloud , situated in the outskirts of the system, this cloud is made out of a mixture of highly EM energy absorbing rocks and dust than can hide a ship from most scanners.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Sigma 13 - Gridlock D2 - d527h3
   
2. Frankfurt - Gridlock B5 - b0501l3
   
3. Luneburg - Gridlock A6 - a762l3
   

[NOTES]

1. A strong presences of Unioners in the Alps Cloud could suggest the existence of an outpost in the said cloud.
   
2. Extensive navigation in the irradiated area can have strong repercussions towards equipment, ships nad personnel. It is advised to stream fast through the said area and only if needed.
   
3. Daumann Heavy Constructions has some stationary mining stations in the vicinity of Chiemsee Asteroid Field, located in the Gridlock C6. Is advised to exercise caution when flying around these installations. We have reasons to consider Daumann as strong supporters of the local law enforcers.

Dresden System Wrote:A desolated place, with no planets and a central sun assuring just enough energy in the dense clouds to make space stations a viable endeavor. The area is characteristic for the high amounts of sulfurous compounds found in every cloud in this system. The inertial and electronic navigation is not impaired in any way by the dense clouds, though visibility is severely reduced.

The readings took in the system did not presented an increase in military or civilian activity. The usual presence in the system is given by miners and various traders. A strong presence in the system is given by the Red Hessian movement. Caution is required when dealing with this group. A plus for us is the moderate presence of the Bundschuh, mainly in the outskirts of the system.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Zwickau Depot, situated in the extremity of the Schwefelnebel cloud. Precautionary measures to be taken when approaching the base. Do not disclose the location to none and do not dock if other people around, but Bundschuh and Order. For stating area purposes, contact the VWA officials beforehand and inform them of the presence.
Leiptzig Station, a Red Hessian facility situated in the middle of Daumann Lavafeld. Contact should be scare in the area, but is unadvised to dock there, unless no other option is viable. Caution must be a priority near the Red Hessian movement.
Giftnebel , although a madman's maneuver to enter this highly corrosive cloud, in times of need, adopt this solution to get away from your followers.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Omega 11 - Gridlock C6 - c669h1
   
2. Frankfurt - Gridlock G4 - g3441l1
   
3. Stuttgart - Gridlock C4 - c142l3
   
4. New Berlin - Gridlock C3 - c836l7
   

[NOTES]

1. A strong presences of Red Hessian in the area is to be expected at all times.
   
2. Strong energy read-outs suggest the presence of a capital vessel presumably of the Rheinland Military in the vicinity of the New Berlin jump gate
   
3. Kruger is known to operate with a certain frequency in the area, staging operations from Bautzen Station. Be advised, these are strong supporters of the current Rheinland reign and will shoot our vessels on sight.
   

Stuttgart System Wrote:A 4 planet system, tightly centered around the central sun. Two very dense clouds present interest as staging areas for a mobile base of operations in case the situation calls for it.

A very active place, full of military and police patrols. Furthermore, the civilian presence is notable. Readings taken in the vicinity of the two inhabited planets out of the four this solar system come to support this conclusion. Stuttgart should better be avoided, at least the inward part. On the outskirts, the situation is not better, as many LWB patrols have been detected by our probes.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Ostnebel, a dense cloud, providing safe heaven for those in look of a fats escape from one's pursuers.
Westnebel a navigational hazard area, coupled with a dense particle cloud, suitable for evasive maneuvers. Moreover, this clouds provides escapes with the two jump anomalies we've charted.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Dresden - Gridlock G4 - g242h1
   
2. Omega 11 - Gridlock C6 - c8681l4
   
3. Köeln - Gridlock C5 - c957h6
   

[NOTES]

1. A strong presences of LWB in the area is to be expected at all times.
   
2. Strong energy read-outs suggest the presence of stations and tradelanes in the central part of the system.
   
3. Encounters with the BDM took place in this system as soon as we tried to contact local inhabitants. This system must be considered hostile at all time and avoided if possible.
   

Köeln System Wrote:A single planet system with scarce asteroid belts situated around a huge sun. No considerable anomalies were detected during readings. The system has not been entirely scanned.

The system proved to be a rather deserted place, not at all active, with close to none local law-enforcer presence. Notably, the presence of a cooperative endeavor, both ALG and Kruger, in the form of Wuppertal Refinery. Furthermore, several encounters with Red Hessians lead to the conclusion of a base of operations somewhere in the system. Most probable area would be the central nebula, Norddrauwolke.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Heisenberg Research Station , a Freelancer research station situated in the orbit of the Herne. moon of the only planet in th system. The station provides god shelter and a staging area for operations in the close-by systems of Stuttgart and Hamburg.
Norddrauwolke, a dense cloud, providing safe heaven for those in look of a fast escape from one's pursuers.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Stuttgart - Gridlock B6 - b967h7
   
2. Hamburg - Gridlock E2 - e522h4
   

[NOTES]

1. A strong presences of Red Hessian in the area is to be expected at all times, suggesting a base of operations somewhere in the Norddrauwolke cloud.
   
2. Readings proved the presence of a refinery station in the high orbit of Steinfurt Planet.
   
3. Kruger is known to operate with a certain frequency in the area. Be advised, these are strong supporters of the current Rheinland reign and will shoot our vessels on sight.
   
4. ALG vessels proved to have a more neutral stance towards us. they are not to be considered hostiles for the moment.
   

Hamburg System Wrote:A gargantuan sized system also known as "Rheninland's gate" to Liberty space, consisting of three planets out of which one is inhabited - Planet Hamburg. The importance of this system is given by the fact it connect these two houses. The system provides almost no hiding areas in the various asteroid fields. Notable, the presence of a Rheinland prison in this system, information reiterated from previous reports.

The systems seem to have increased in activity since our last reports. The commercial actives flourish by the day and the energy reading taken come to suggest an increase in the activities around Planet Hamburg. Notable the presence of multiple police patrols and military in the central part of the system. A strong tradelane system facilitates the in-system travel, orbiting the central sun. In the high orbit of Planet Kiel, readings suggested the presence of a huge construction.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
This system provides no safe heaven areas. Thread carefully when here. Activities here must be finished fast and out of sight.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Köeln - Gridlock C7 - c874h3
   
2. New Berlin - Gridlock E7 - e077h4
   
3. Bremen - Gridlock C4 - c749l2
   
4. Bering - Gridlock E2 - e322l1
   
5. Hudson - Gridlock D2 - d624l4
   

[NOTES]

1. There are strong indication that the Military know of the location of the two access jump anomalies to Liberty space. Caution is advised.
   
2. A strong presences of Military and Police vessels is expected in the high traffic area.
   
3. Approaching Planet Kiel is forbidden until further readings reveal what is the huge construction in it's orbit.
   
4. Republican ships have been sighted frequently by our probes. Assume a notable presence of these government lover civilians, maybe even bases established.
   
5. Various battleships class vessels are to be expected at checkpoints throughout the system.
   

Bremen System Wrote:This system seems to pose no real importance to Rheinland officials. Scarce Military patrol and no Police presence in the are has been detected. Probes launched brought in data suggesting a 3 planet system, one of which has a moon. Data also suggested the presence of a large and dense cloud in the central part of the system. Sensory scans have been impaired by the cloud's density. The inner system has not been investigated due to lack of information from the probes to suggest further investigation needed.

This system has an all time low activity of officials government law-enforcers. Just scarce small sized military patrols at irregular intervals have been noticed in the outskirts towards the central part of the system., No further readings have been made. More to it, some Bundschuh affiliated vessels have been sighted in the Westerstede Asteroid Field. Due to navigational hazards, no further investigations were conducted. No patterns were detected, but enough info is gathered to at least suspect the presence of a small operation base of the Bundschuh movement.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Westerstede Asteroid Field, a very dense cloud, impairing both visibility and navigation, local magnetic anomalies also make inertial navigation a nightmare. In case of a chase, this cloud can provide good cover and the seldom Bunschuh patrols can come into one's help against the Military.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Hamburg - Gridlock C6 - c8684h0
   

[NOTES]

1. Almost no Military presence in the outskirts of the area. Still, small vessel patrols have been sighted.
   
2. There is a Bundschuh presence in the system that will require further investigation, maybe clarification from the VWA officials.
   
3. The system is apparently a dead end. Avoid trying to escape in this system from the nearby Hamburg area.
   

New Berlin System Wrote:The central system of Rheinalnd dominion. Energy readings suggest heavy activities in the central part of the system. This huge system has its only one planet and most of the stations orbiting on a medium range ellipse around the sun. A huge system of tradelanes is in place connecting various points. A huge residua field is encircling the populated area, making smuggling past patrols easier.

The system is highly roamed by Military, BDM and Police patrols. Moreover, the Hessians, Unioners and the LWB have been detected by probes with quite the intensity. The central area is to be avoided at all costs. A lot of commercial traffic has been also detected. sensory scans taken near the tradelanes suggest their frequent usage by convoys. The readings taken near Planet's New Berlin moon also proved that the Nassau Station is still active.

Safe-heaven areas to keep track of:
Ruhrfeld, a navigational nightmare composed of debris from the industrial development of New Berlin system, encircling the inhabited central part of the system. This belt provides cover and a way of passing through New Berlin virtually undetected. Very scarce patrols of Police have been noticed.
Kreuzberg Depot, a Junker base orbiting the sun right in the middle of the debris field. No indication that the local authorities know of its existence. Due to the nature of people docking here, no need to be restrictive, but it is advised to dock unnoticed by other parties.

The navdata concerning the jump anomalies has been updated accordingly. No info concerning local law enforcers knowing of these jump points is available at the moment.

1. Hamburg - Gridlock C3 - c2394h0
   
2. Frankfurt - Gridlock F3 - f035l0
   
3. Dresden - Gridlock D6 - d263l4
   

[NOTES]

1. Huge Military and Police presence, with countless patrols. Moreover, the BDM is active in this system.
   
2. The presence of Hessians, LWB and Unioners have been reported, yet no info concerning base of operations is available.
   
3. The central area of the system is covered in station and detecting system. The tradelane system is highly used.
   

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