Good day.

Section 8 has deemed it prudent to send a field report to Overwatch High Command. As you have recently been made aware, Section 8 is currently conducting operations across Liberty and its bordering systems. Over the past months, we have been covertly cooperating with elements of the navy's 5th Fleet in order to observe and combat Auxesian and Nomad activity within and around the house.

Over the course of these operations, we have gathered intelligence that clearly displays non-hostile contact between the Technocracy of Auxo and the Nomads' Vagrant hive [see attachments 1, 2, and 3]. Further, since the reopening of the storm-ravaged Kepler system, we have encountered increased Nomad and Auxesian activity within the system. At first, we assumed it to have been a matter of simple curiosity regarding the unusually powerful dark matter storm. Recent findings, however, paint a far more worrying picture.

Some weeks ago, one of our recon ships had a strange encounter in the Kepler system. A Coalition expeditionary cruiser, the CPW Lusankya was interacting with a Vagrant warform of the Ish'tar type. Ignoring repeated warnings from our operative, the Lusankya allowed the warform to approach and unexpectedly catch it within a hyperspace breach, removing both the cruiser and itself from the system. Witness to this encounter was the independent researcher Vincent Abrams, callsign Ridge. Upon discussion with our operative, Mister Abrams revealed to be in possession of unknown materials sourced - allegedly - from within the Nomad Dyson sphere [see attachment 4]. Section 8 attempted to procure a sample of these materials from Abrams, however, the deal fell through last minute [see attachment 5].

Not long thereafter, we were contacted by Mister Abrams and asked to perform an examination of his body, scanning for Nomad infestation. It turned out that, despite warnings offered both by our operative and myself, Abrams again came into close contact with Nomads. An examination was conducted aboard the Unto Nightfall and Abrams was cleared [see attachments 6 and 7].

All was relatively quiet for a few weeks thereafter, the only events of interest being encounters with elements of the Technocracy and Liberty's 5th Fleet in Kepler - again chalked up to idle curiosity. A few days ago, however, one of our recon ships currently stationed in the Hudson system came across Mister Abrams again - this time in the company of the Technocracy's very own Revenant. In a surprising act of amicability, Revenant informed us of the individual John Silverstone, callsign Rusty.Old.Screw. Of greater interest, however, were Mister Abrams suggestions about his research and its potential implications [see attachment 8]. He appeared to be concerned about the safety of Liberty.

Coincidentally, we received a report from the 5th Fleet concerning Auxesian and Nomad joint activity. According to the evidence provided to the 5th Fleet by Mister Silverstone and forwarded to Section 8, Mister Abrams appears to be somehow involved with both the Technocracy and the Nomads [see again attachment 3]. Upon receiving this information, I contacted Mister Abrams [see attachment 9] and, after a brief discussion concerning his worrying conduct, agreed to meet with him in Tau-29. There, Mister Abrams revealed what limited information he could concerning his operations in the Kepler system. It appears that one of the stellar anomalies that have formed with the dark matter storm is no mere natural phenomenon, but rather an object of interest for the Nomads. Abrams has been investigating this anomaly in an alleged effort to prevent ... something from happening [see attachment 10].

Quite frankly, Mister Abrams seems to be suffering from acute paranoia, claiming to be at all times watched by 'Them.' Considering, however, his circumstances, Section 8 believes his claims to be truthful, if exceedingly vague. Mister Abrams has, indeed, been collaborating with Auxesian elements and has, indeed, been in close contact with the Nomads on several occasions. Nevertheless, we trust his intentions. For now.

Section 8 will continue to closely observe the situation, redeploying the Unto Nightfall to the Kepler system to investigate the phenomena within the dark matter storm. We believe that Section 8 can handle the situation revolving around Kepler and Mister Abrams on its own, but we request that Overwatch places its assets in and around Liberty on high alert. Regardless of what exactly is going on in Kepler, Nomad and Auxesian activity in and around Liberty has increased to the point that Section 8 units alone may no longer be able to contain it.

Section 8 will keep Overwatch High Command appraised of the situation as it unfolds and will request support if deemed necessary. Something concerning is taking place in Kepler.

Hawkins out.

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Evidence, Auxesian-Nomad contact. Source: Recon.
Attachment 2 - Evidence, Auxesian-Nomad contact. Source: Silverstone, 5th Fleet.
Attachment 3 - Evidence, Auxesian-Nomad contact, Vincent Abrams. Source: Silverstone, 5th Fleet.
Attachment 4 - First encounter with Vincent Abrams, Kepler. Discussion about Dyson sphere material.
Attachment 5 - Failed deal with Vincent Abrams.
Attachment 6 - Vincent Abrams' request for examination.
Attachment 7 - Vincent Abrams' examination and clearance.
Attachment 8 - Encounter with Revenant, Vincent Abrams. Discussion about Silverstone, Abrams' research.
Attachment 9 - Messages 5 - 11 only. Communications with Vincent Abrams.
Attachment 10 - Meeting with Vincent Abrams, Tau-29. Discussion about Abrams' research and conduct.