»UPLINK: Elgin Primary Node

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identified: FULCRUM

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Fulcrum starts message.

Peace be upon you all.
It is time to make recommendations about DATA COLLECTION. I believe most branches have resources to spare for the Final Journey project. I recommend reporting above with anything you can part with now, with reassessment to be made for the future.

Final Journey

AETHERIUS DIVISION
Report conducted by: Scion Gamayun

Overview:

Aetherius has been tasked with embarking upon the Final Journey, however the limited utilisation of resources has been great shortfalls in manpower, response rates, technological tools and counterop resources. The Order and our foes have been rapidly increasing their intelligence networks, while we suffer with resource deficiency and inadequate allocation. Our survival may stand upon this project, as the Sentinels are becoming more and more powerful, resisting conventional weaponary systems.

Resource Shortfall:

- More manpower required. Individuals who can fight, individuals who can assist in the invention, creation and manufacturing of next generation technologies. Success of this operation will guarantee an opportunity for the Technocracy to operate towards obtaining vital components for Gammu's liberation.

- Weapon technologies are lacking against the Sentinels. The discovery of the Anchor and their Subrelay stations with their unique sampling opens a new opportunity for further augmenting our overall arsenal.

- Expansion of Counter-Intelligence agencies required. Collaborators are required for countering the Core and Order's moves, ensuring overwatch of their steps is established.

- Extending the supply network in preparation of extended upkeep in the event of another blackout, and in the longterm plan of committing to the Ascension. Allies will be required in this journey to recovering Gammu's heritage, even if it may be a distasteful one.

Meanwhile, I personally will focus on assisting Variant of Research and Development. I will initiate mindshare at the earliest convenience to discuss parameters. At this point it is likely that the Omicron Zoners will not be amendable to our wishes. Therefore, I evaluate our own capabilities and journey to the Taus.

I leave my crew to assist Final Journey. The ship is now fully within my own comfort.

Fulcrum ends message.

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MESSAGE ENDED

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