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SUBJECT: Baxter Objects - A Study

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Authors: Dr. Brandon Wright, Dr. Sean Goodman

Affiliation: Starlight Research Consortium

Abstract:

In this paper, we present a history and new theory of a stellar object that interacts with both normal space and hyperspace. The object, which has the common name of a Baxter Anomaly, is spread throughout the Sirius sector, but appears to have a prevalence in Tau-23, Kansas, Omega 11, Omicron Lost, Kepler, and Zurich. These Baxter Objects while appearing small have a massive gravitational shadow that appears within Hyperspace. Per conventional understanding, for such a mass to exist in both normal and hyperspace would require a vast amount of energy. While it was originally theorized that the Baxter Objects are formed by a confluence of both Hyperspace and Normal Space interacting in an unusual way. SLRC research has in fact determined that Baxter Objects are Daam’K’Vosh in origin.

Introduction

What if the universe as we know it was larger than we expected? What if there was a whole other dimension, in addition to the three we are already familiar with? Physics suggests that antimatter and regular matter should have been created in equal amounts. However, antimatter is almost non-existent. One theory is that antimatter is trapped in large quantities within hyperspace, which is a parallel dimension that is not accessible to us in normal space. This was confirmed when Ageria unveiled the Jump Gates which revolutionized travel between systems. However in order to map a safe gate connection a Hyperspace Survey Ship must be used.

To map hyperspace, a pair of hyperspace survey beacons are needed at minimum: A sender, and receiver. The sender launches particles into a short journey through hyperspace. The paired receiver then records which ones made it through. Any particles that did not make it through are presumed to have been annihilated after coming into contact with antimatter. The data can be used to build a map of hyperspace. In order to reach these remote locations without having to travel through hyperspace, a more traditional drive can offer superluminal transit while staying within regular space. Traditional drives, however, can effectively be 100,000 times slower than a jump drive. Since a jump drive-powered ship requires a map of hyperspace to travel safely, hyperspace mapping effectively draws clear boundaries on the limits of exploration and expansion. Because hyperspace surveying operations occur at the fringes of known space, surveying fleets are practically guaranteed to be the first at examining new planets or systems up close. Some choose to release the locations of confirmed habitable or resource-rich systems into public domain, others may charge hefty sums. However, something that is noted time and again is that in most cases a jump hole network is already present within the system, either leading to other nearby systems or even back to the expedition's starting system. As known with Jump Gates, to open a stabilized wormhole can take on the order of several gigawatts of energy. To maintain an open connection would require a near infinite fuel source. Unless, that fuel source was hyperspace itself. Which brings us to the Daam K’Vosh. Known settlers of Sirius eons before one must question how they traveled between their empire's systems. While many would point to Jump Drives, Gates, and the Holes as likely analogs. The Consortium believes differently.

Methods

In 823 a.s. The Aurora performed a survey of the Omega 3 Baxter Object. This revealed a clear indication that the Baxter Object was drawing energy and providing hyperspace access to the system from five distinct corridors. Further investigations of these corridors lead to a Nomad Hive in the Chester System. In the following year, New London was visited by the first trans-Sirius Baxter Anomaly. This anomaly was the first to provide an indication that the hyperspace network controlled by the K’hara could be accessed by humanity. Finally, following an experiment in the Zurich system the Consortium was able to successfully piggyback into the K’hara network and ended up in the Alberta System. While at the time we didn’t understand why we had ended up there. Additional analisis has indicated that the K’hara object in the system is consuming vast amounts of not only physical matter, but also hypermatter. In such large quantities that our piggyback was interrupted and we likely would have traveled farther. While we were unable to perform an exhaustive survey what little data that was collected meets with those expectations.

Results

The results of this study provide strong evidence that Baxter Objects are Daam’K’Vosh in origin. The data collected from the Aurora survey of the Omega 3 Baxter Object, the investigations of the corridors leading to the Nomad Hive in the Chester System, and the experiment in the Zurich system all point to the same conclusion. Baxter Objects are not natural phenomena, but are instead artificial constructs created by the Daam’K’Vosh. The data from the Aurora survey shows that the Omega 3 Baxter Object is drawing energy from hyperspace and providing access to the system from five distinct corridors. This suggests that the Baxter Object is a gateway to hyperspace, and that the Daam’K’Vosh are using it to travel between their systems. The investigations of the corridors leading to the Nomad Hive in the Chester System further support this conclusion. The corridors were all found to be heavily guarded by Nomads, who are known to be servants of the Daam’K’Vosh. This suggests that the Daam’K’Vosh are using the Baxter Objects to control access to their hyperspace network. Finally, the experiment in the Zurich system provided the most direct evidence of Daam’K’Vosh involvement with Baxter Objects. The Consortium was able to successfully piggyback into the K’hara network and end up in the Alberta System. This suggests that the K’hara, who are the Daam’K’Vosh’s enemies, are also using Baxter Objects to travel between systems. The data collected from this study provides strong evidence that Baxter Objects are Daam’K’Vosh in origin. This discovery has important implications for our understanding of the Daam’K’Vosh and their technology. It also raises the possibility that humanity may be able to use Baxter Objects to travel between entire sectors of space, opening up numerous new systems.

Discussion

The discovery that Baxter Objects are Daam’K’Vosh in origin has important implications for our understanding of the Daam’K’Vosh and their technology. It suggests that the Daam’K’Vosh have a much greater understanding of hyperspace than we do. It also raises the possibility that the Daam’K’Vosh may have been using Baxter Objects to travel between systems for centuries. The discovery of Baxter Objects also raises the possibility that humanity may be able to use them to travel between systems. If we can learn how to control Baxter Objects, we may be able to use them to explore the galaxy in ways that were previously impossible. However, it is important to note that Baxter Objects are also a potential threat. The K’hara, who are the Daam’K’Vosh’s servants, are also using Baxter Objects to travel between systems. This means that humanity may be at risk of being attacked by the K’hara through Baxter Objects.

The discovery of Baxter Objects is a major breakthrough. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and our place in it. However, it is also a reminder that we are not alone in the galaxy. There are other intelligent beings out there, and some of them may not be friendly. We must be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

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