To: SCEC HQ || From: Colleagues

[Gardarik]

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Date: 16th October, 825 A.S.

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From: Academic Andrei Kasatkin
To: HC Alexei Novikov
Encryption: <Heuristic Encryption Protocol V.02>
Subject:Sharing information

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Comrade Novikov,

I hope that your administrative duties of being a High Commissar are not impeded by overseeing SCEC. The progress with Doctor Belov is going steady. He already can walk on his own, the intake of nutrients was stabilised by the organism, and the implants were overall well accepted by the organism. The production of WBC is within acceptable limit and is steadily decreasing to the norm. Hormonal regulation and synthetic emission of bioinhibitors is working well. I would say that within a week or two he can deal with administrative job and even piloting a ship. However, he is better to avoid stresses and anything that can destabilise the hormonal balance as this can lead to rejection of non-organic parts in his body. He is also better to avoid physical exercises and, obviously, combat.

As for his psionic abilities - we detected a limited ability for telekinesis. At the moment still uncontrolled, small objects like spoons were lifted a few milimetres off the ground. We are still running tests but it seems that a limited dosage of cardamine, especially liquid one, can enhance the process. It is possible that the abilities will grow stronger in the future.

The second reason why I address you today is to share mapping information. In a casual talk with Doctor Belov I learnt of your previous endeavours in deep Omicrons and their mapping. I must admit, we mapped those systems before yet never shared the information due to secrecy. We dispatched our research vessel "Perun" to inquire and collect any kind of information. Mapping was carried successfully and the vessel managed to scout significant share of systems referred to by the Order as Omicron Iota and Omicron Major. The vessel managed to stay relatively undetected and collect data from the probes. Herein I will send the footage with comments.

Footage

Omicron Iota at the alien jumpgates


Unknown planet. In Order documentation was dubbed "Xerna". Conditions for life - favourable. orbital scans detected significant organic activity on the surface and under the surface. Probing of atmosphere indicated presence of numerous microorganisms of previously unknown species. Some of them were clearly of genetically engineered nature, possibly by "nomads". Ground probing was avoided not to raise awareness of our presence due to high surface activity.


Moon of Xerna. Theoretically, causes tidal effects on the planet.


large Nomad installation. Further approach was deemed unreasonable. In the distance, a "growing" nomad node of incredible size can be seen. Further investigation of the footage is required.


Unknown planet in Omicron Major. Probing indicated a small presence of microorganism. Aside that, the planet is barren.


previously unmatted jumphole in Omiron Major. Led one-way to Omicron Lost


Installation of Gammu AI close to nomad-infested world. The peaceful coexistence of the machines and artificial organic life forms is peculiar. Regardless, Agency 72 will be more interested in this facility in the future and might need SCEC fleet's assistance

I hope that the data provided will facilitate your research endeavours and further expeditions. As noted in a comment, the Agency is interested in the AI installation in Omicron Lost and would appreciate assistance in its research.

This said, I bid you good day.

Andrei Kasatkin

Mutata ipsi pro futuris

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