The Collective - Variable Unit Link: Vagrant Application

[Laz]

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"The Collective Core has deemed these terms acceptable. Potentially, we can assist in more efficient extraction of currently unexploited materials and then aid in their distribution to the proper networks. Perhaps this is something that should be discussed with our Human allies.

Additionally, a Swarm has been dispatched to oversee this event."

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[Laz]

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The Collective Core has a request for the Vagrants. Swarms have picked up multiple large installations within The Verge. Normally, The Collective does not show interest in this sector due to its population and lack of easily acquired resources. During the venture, the Swarms were attacked by these installations, marking themselves as hostile. Based on this information, The Core has started simulating scenarios, with the destruction of the marked installations, and securing the sector, as the primary outcome. Interest within this sector is now shown. The Collective's borders must be secured.

Query. Would the Vagrants be interested in assisting in the act of securing the sector and removing the marked installations? Once secure, potentially we can use The Verge as a staging ground for further advancements, creating a mutually beneficial stronghold within the system. Note. Based on the firepower of the installations and surrounding territories, caution is advised. The strength of the installations poses a danger to The Collective's borders, which is the reasoning for this newfound interest within the sector.

Additional - Unrelated. The Collective's custom adaption of the NGM has shown progress in recent time. Currently our stable communication is still limited to The Chamber, but it can extend further when required for short periods only. The output is very strenuous on the Secundus relay. Upgrades are required. We require materials and for further research to be conducted. Optional. We invite the Vagrants to assist should it be desired.

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[Foxglove]

>sign̰̪̽̃ⁿa̞̝̥̜̤̽̽l.ʷd̥̝̰̼̽̃˞̤̯̻̃̽̈̊ˡˠʲë̝ⁿˠʲ̘̞̘̞̜̺̩̻̩̠t̻̰̼̟̥̘̟̊̊e̺̯̼̰̥̞̙̟̠̪̠̽̃̽c̻̻̺̯̬ˤ̤̈̽̽t̠̪̙̠̤̰̙̘̜̽̊e̘̪̪̩̠̜̹̞̘̻̩̯̰̊d̊ˠʲʰ̺̺̞̘̘̰̼̼̻̽̃̽̊̊̈_
>source.unconfirmed...invalid.identification_
>parsing_

The Advisors wish to convey the following message:

They declare the intent to assist the Collective in the endeavour of securing their territory. This, in turn, opens up the possibility of a bilateral arrangement that should benefit both parties.

As the Advisors informed the Collective before, they are currently envisioning a special gateway to serve as a gateway to our brethren on the other side of the great void between the isles of worlds. The Advisors would ask the Collective to review their design and propose optimizations, as they understand that the Collective might be better suited for this task. The NGM might be unsuited for the development of these plans, thus they support its expansion and offer their support in the capacities that are open to them.

>saving.data_
>signal.standby_

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[PKPower]

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“Your terms have been understood, considered and approved. The Collective Core agrees that efforts have to be taken to develop the NGM relay. These efforts include - but are not limited to - the following measures:"

1. Expanding the physical reach of the connection
   
2. Increace the speed of the connection and data storage capabilities of the relay
   
3. Increase convenience of using the relay by optimizing both ends to fit comfortability priorities
   

"Requesting opinion on planned improvements as well as potential contributions to support the project.”

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[Foxglove]

>sign̰̪̽̃ⁿa̞̝̥̜̤̽̽l.ʷd̥̝̰̼̽̃˞̤̯̻̃̽̈̊ˡˠʲë̝ⁿˠʲ̘̞̘̞̜̺̩̻̩̠t̻̰̼̟̥̘̟̊̊e̺̯̼̰̥̞̙̟̠̪̠̽̃̽c̻̻̺̯̬ˤ̤̈̽̽t̠̪̙̠̤̰̙̘̜̽̊e̘̪̪̩̠̜̹̞̘̻̩̯̰̊d̊ˠʲʰ̺̺̞̘̘̰̼̼̻̽̃̽̊̊̈_
>source.unconfirmed...invalid.identification_
>parsing_

The Advisors wish to convey the following message:

The planned improvements are serviceable. The Advisors have no addition for now. They are able to provide the Collective with raw elements should need be and with the ability to slowly but steadily transport them to the site for the Collective to utilize. In addition, they may approach certain individuals to procure necessary materials out of our reach. However, this would need to be done after such a shortage was ascertained.

Regarding the contribution to the Advisors' new tesseract design, they will open a separate work space in due time.

>saving.data_
>signal.standby_

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[Horizon]

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Transmitting Cypher... P1qr 2u1o15 v5 019 v0 rssrp6

*An almost deafening silence, finally interrupted by the signal of a certain drone that has been wandering the lost void for a while.*

"This unit has finalized minor upgrades to the transmission relay, increasing transmission capability by a moderate percentage while maintaining original stability."

"Transmission signals should be appropriately ."

"Current operation: Attempting to contact collective remnants."

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[Foxglove]

>sign̰̪̽̃ⁿa̞̝̥̜̤̽̽l.ʷd̥̝̰̼̽̃˞̤̯̻̃̽̈̊ˡˠʲë̝ⁿˠʲ̘̞̘̞̜̺̩̻̩̠t̻̰̼̟̥̘̟̊̊e̺̯̼̰̥̞̙̟̠̪̠̽̃̽c̻̻̺̯̬ˤ̤̈̽̽t̠̪̙̠̤̰̙̘̜̽̊e̘̪̪̩̠̜̹̞̘̻̩̯̰̊d̊ˠʲʰ̺̺̞̘̘̰̼̼̻̽̃̽̊̊̈_
>source.unconfirmed...invalid.identification_
>parsing_

The Advisors wish to convey the following message:

They convey their delight at the re-powering of the Collective communication access. Before their disappearance, they were supremely useful to them. The Advisors advise caution. Unit Hoˠ̽ri˞zon̚ enjoys their hospitality, but they will be quick to prevent active sabotage. Especially the identities of their minions are to be kept hidden if the situation ever warranted unit Hoˠ̽ri˞zon̚ to learn of them. The Advisors may have use for it, if unit Hoˠ̽ri˞zon̚ is able to function on comparable terms to the Collective.

>saving.data_
>signal.standby_

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[Horizon]

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Transmitting Cypher... P1qr 2u1o15 v5 019 v0 rssrp6
<Neutron-Accelerated Transmission Rates Achieved>

Advisors, your concerns have been noted. This unit appreciates the hospitality of the the Collective's allies and has no intent to cause any harm to any parties involved. It sees this initiative as a rather [noble] one and would like to continue the cycles of the previous ones, hopefully improving upon them, even if not part of the original founders.

This one would also like to note that during its salvage trips, it has acquired a peculiar technology which may be of use to the kin of light. It seems to have stumbled upon a derelict containing experimental emission systems similar to those of yours, which this unit cannot use without having its heat venting capabilities severely degraded.

There is also a concern this unit would like to share, over the past week, this one has noted erratic ones of the song of artifice, seemingly seeking destruction of all that is classified as [life] except its own. Horizon has labelled these units as units. Please exercise caution.

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