Albert McKenzie Ship: '\S/'Quasar Location: Starfliers Research Complex
With the few ongoing projects on the Research Complex, I was surprised to find a block of time that was not taken by a meeting, interview, question, walk-in or any event or activity. I decided to spend this time taking out one of the new "Retrofit"-Class transports and do a handful of loads of water from the nearby Junker installation.
What comes at no surprise was a small fleet of Auxesia ships flying by, one of their larger vessels, the Achlys, and Revenant, who has been our point of contact for Auxesia as a whole. Our conversation in Inverness went over a few topics. My explaining of our position and current developments on our base, looking at building a new observatory and testing our new hydroponics. The Auxesia informed us of a new infrastructure change within the system. I am unsure of specifics, however this undoubtedly includes us to some degree. May need to reach out later down and get these details.
For now, I am not worried. As I am now Leader, they do not seem concerned for our current ongoings and have provided suggestions for the observatory. If anything, they want us to succeed. Leon was not lying.
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[23.04.2024 11:12:37] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Hello, Auxesia.
[23.04.2024 11:12:50] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: [ONLINE] Tracking -> Starflier vessel | "Salutations!" ::>
[23.04.2024 11:13:21] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Unusual greeting. Clear skies today?
[23.04.2024 11:13:51] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Affirmative. Traffic has remained at a minimum. No threats in the region." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:14:22] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: This is good to hear.
[23.04.2024 11:14:30] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: May I ask a favour of your vessel?
[23.04.2024 11:14:38] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Ask." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:15:02] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Do you have any visual magnifying equipment on board? Akin to a telescope of sorts?
[23.04.2024 11:15:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "To what purpose? This vessel is primarily equipped for war. We possess magnifying optics for targeting." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:16:18] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Hmm, perhaps it may not be an appropriate test. Not to worry.
[23.04.2024 11:16:27] A/)-Revenant: Another test?
[23.04.2024 11:16:38] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Hello, Revenant.
[23.04.2024 11:17:35] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: The test was to see if we could magnify a set of optics to observe the Omegas from here.
[23.04.2024 11:18:14] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Or the Taus. Prefer the Omegas, the suns there are more worth the time to record data.
[23.04.2024 11:18:45] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Possibly, however The Barrier may prove difficult to see through. Have you considered 'Vespucci'?"::>
[23.04.2024 11:19:10] A/)-Revenant: Vespucci is closer to the Omegas.
[23.04.2024 11:19:33] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "You theoretically could deploy an automated observatory in the region and monitor developments there." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:20:49] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: A secondary facility to observe the region, this is something we're unable to do.
[23.04.2024 11:21:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Not a facility. A satellite." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:21:44] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Something to capture images and sensor data that you can then have uploaded back here with the long-range transmitter-
[23.04.2024 11:21:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: network."::>
[23.04.2024 11:22:29] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: That will work, however I do not wish the data to be intercepted.
[23.04.2024 11:22:38] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Encrypted or not.
[23.04.2024 11:23:00] A/)-Revenant: Can make it physical. Take out the disks yourselves after a lock.
[23.04.2024 11:23:10] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "My thoughts exactly." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:23:38] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "You can throw off onlookers by having it routinely transmit false data elsewhere, then people won't look too close."::>
[23.04.2024 11:23:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "They'll just intercept the wrong information.
[23.04.2024 11:24:31] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Deception via false signals. An idea to consider.
[23.04.2024 11:25:06] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Why I bring up long-range optics, is to attempt to build a telescope, similar to Cambridge's.
[23.04.2024 11:25:40] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: How to transmit the data, physical or otherwise, would be my primary focus.
[23.04.2024 11:26:52] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Revenant's suggestion provides the best security for transferring data with runners. Less likely to be intercepted." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:28:06] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Investments into defensive technology may be prudent.
[23.04.2024 11:28:29] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: If we do utilize the Draugrs you have constructed for us to run the data.
[23.04.2024 11:29:34] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Hmm. Cloaks, perhaps. Shield reinforcements and engine upgrades." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:29:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Passive-defense." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:30:14] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: I believe Halpert operates a visual suppressor on his ship. Need more than just one.
[23.04.2024 11:30:48] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: For now, we need the funds to purchase such devices.
[23.04.2024 11:31:35] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Understandable. This is quite the undertaking. An effort to match the resources of the Cambridge scientists."::>
[23.04.2024 11:31:36] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: That is why I am flying such an archaic transport.
[23.04.2024 11:32:33] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Yes, well since Leon has left, I have seen the work he has done here.
[23.04.2024 11:32:49] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Some good, the others regarding asset management and financials, not so good.
[23.04.2024 11:33:39] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: However, I do have him to thank for getting us this far.
[23.04.2024 11:33:48] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: By extension, you too.
[23.04.2024 11:34:12] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "The road to progress is a bumpy one. Ups and downs, all around. We've walked it for a long time." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:34:52] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Yes, a road I am becoming very familiar with after filling the shoes of leader.
[23.04.2024 11:35:25] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Despite this, work shall be done in order to prosper further.
[23.04.2024 11:35:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "I'd be happy to hire you for an in-system analysis on the various celestial bodies like Forres." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:35:45] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Short, sweet, and bolstering to your financial situation. An investment, if you will." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:35:58] A/)-Revenant: Returning to base.
[23.04.2024 11:36:09] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Acknowledged." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:36:28] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: I believe Revenant already boosted our financials quite some time ago.
[23.04.2024 11:37:00] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: More will not hurt, we do need the funds.
[23.04.2024 11:37:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Precisely my line of thinking." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:37:55] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Before all of this, however...
[23.04.2024 11:38:07] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: We are still testing our new Hydroponics system.
[23.04.2024 11:38:29] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Awaiting an outcome from the new workers we hired from Omicron Minor.
[23.04.2024 11:38:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Indeed? Logistics mentioned you ran a facility like that. I think they've been making use of your food production." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:39:42] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: This new production process, if successful, will eliminate a lot of upkeep.
[23.04.2024 11:40:02] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: In return, we can spend more time and credits into our R&D.
[23.04.2024 11:40:22] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Smart thinking. An effective and beneficial way to cut costs." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:40:53] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: It is not a process that can be rushed.
[23.04.2024 11:41:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Rushing things leads to disaster. Time is linear, and each step is as relevant as the last." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:41:50] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Indeed. There are a handful of research projects my team is eager to work on.
[23.04.2024 11:42:04] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Most times they cannot decide what to work on next.
[23.04.2024 11:42:20] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: We may take the road of working on one slowly, to make sure it is done right.
[23.04.2024 11:42:49] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "I respect that. I myself have undertaken years-long projects in the past. Some that've still not finished." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:42:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Technology is constantly evolving." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:44:07] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: I can only dream of operating the best hardware and software.
[23.04.2024 11:44:28] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: We will make use of the prosumer equipment available to people like us.
[23.04.2024 11:44:45] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "In due time. I've been contemplating an infrastructure overhaul for us and neighboring parties." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:45:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "I believe our shared home and workspace is long overdue for a real investment in function." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:45:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Routine imports from the Independent Miners Guild and MedForce Enterprises, for starters. Establishing supply and economic
[23.04.2024 11:45:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: lines." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:45:57] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: There is still a significant vacancy on board the Research Complex, if you do require the extra space.
[23.04.2024 11:46:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Something to consider. I'll present that as an option to the Civil Administration board." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:47:27] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Enough so bring all of your teams over. We have a staff of 1,750.
[23.04.2024 11:47:49] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Enough so bring all of your teams over. Capacity to expand further if needed.
[23.04.2024 11:48:22] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Noted." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:48:33] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Though this is why our new hydroponics system needs to work before anything else can move ahead.
[23.04.2024 11:48:47] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: I shall keep you updated on this.
[23.04.2024 11:49:37] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <::" That would be much appreciated. I can also keep you appraised on developments for the infrastructure projects." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:49:57] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Thank you.
[23.04.2024 11:50:18] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: I am being pinged by the Junkers, they see the Iridium I am carrying.
[23.04.2024 11:50:45] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: They will not stop until I drop it off. Better to not keep them waiting.
[23.04.2024 11:50:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "I had best let you return to your duties, then." ::>
[23.04.2024 11:51:07] '\S/'Quasar: Albert: Godspeed.
[23.04.2024 11:51:19] A/)-ACV-Achlys: <:: "Safe travels and good fortune to you." ::>