You can call me “JJ”. I run a special operations Unit in the Zoners known as Delta 4, aboard the Zoner carrier Stormhawk. Our primary goal is to conduct offensive actions against the Nomads and also we do our own private research to learn more about their technology. Over the past several months, my unit continues to strike against them on several avenues. Our successes have yielded much and we hope to share many of our findings with others soon. We have assisted Order forces informally on several occasions and I am looking to see if we can help each other further.
Recently we managed to acquire some new technology from fellow Zoners that should be able to assist in detecting Nomad-infected ships. We have had promising success so far but know that we can continue to advance ourselves to protecting each other from the Nomad threat and their minions. On several occasions we have also had the opportunity to act against Wild ships as well. I would be very interested if we could build a official relationship between each other. Know that this Unit does not represent the views and opinions of any other major groups of Zoners as we operate primarily on our own. At the same time, we wish to see Sirius safer for all who live here.
I would like to propose a joint effort of sorts, our interests in uncovering our enemies gets more complicated everyday so we must remain vigilant. To this end, I would like to see if we can conduct somewhat of a information exchange of sorts. I am not requesting access to classified information exactly, but I hope our reputation can speak for ourselves and that we may gain a level of trust where we can benefit from each others efforts. We do not wish to compromise your internal security.
We also have located a few places of note that we think exist some suspicious readings. Normally we would simply investigate them ourselves but thought it would be better to involve others. Evaluating some of these locations could prove useful.
In the end, I hope that the both of our groups can build a friendship and learn more secrets of the Nomads.
If anything here interests you or if you have any counter-proposals, then please let us know.
⧫ Akabat
⧫ Omicron Mu
⧫ From: Marcus Ward
⧫ To: "JJ", Delta 4
Joint Operations
Hi JJ. I believe this is the first formal communication we've had but myself and several other crews are familiar with you and have benefited from your assistance in previous engagements with alien forces, which is always greatly appreciated. High Command are open to working closer with our allies in the Omicrons and welcomes the chance to conduct joint operations. Naturally, significant decisions will have to be passed up the chain of command, but I have been cleared to work with you and am happy to do so.
Due to various other requirements across the entirety of The Order, we are sometimes limited in the amount of personnel and ships that we could contribute to such joint operations. This isn't a reflection on our unwillingness to work with other forces, it's primarily due to the size of our organisation and the myriad of duties and sheer amount of space that we have to monitor and patrol. I myself can contribute anything from a light recon fighter to a battlecruiser depending on the operational requirements and clearance from Overwatch.
Any future contact you may wish to have with The Order on official channels can be done through myself if you wish, or to the Overwatch directly at which point it will be filtered down to the available officers.
We look forward to officially working alongside Delta 4 in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to get back to us. I understand the Order can be very busy at times with all they do.
First off I would like to know, what can we do first to improve our trust with the Order? As I said from before, we would foremost be interested in any sort of deeper information you may be able to share about either the Nomads or their technology. Nothing around here is for free, so if my ship and Unit can be do anything to help you and the Order in any way, I am all ears. We have access to a wide array of tools at our disposal. It is through this effort that I believe we can strengthen our relations with each other and take things farther.
In addition, my Unit has managed to capture a nomad of Alien relics, some which still are active. We keep such items carefully contained and safeguarded and have our own data concerning such things that we can share. If procuring any such items for the Order does interest you, we definitely can accommodate. Also if a field operation of some sort could be a option.
⧫ Akabat
⧫ Omicron Mu
⧫ From: Marcus Ward
⧫ To: "JJ", Delta 4
Joint Operations
As far as I'm aware, The Order policy towards Zoners has always been one of trust and co-operation. Naturally, we must be vigilant towards the alien threat and that can sometimes mean that we have to confiscate possible alien materials and carry out scans or tests of people. Not just out of suspicion of infection, but just as a constant safety pre-caution. Back when I was on active fighter patrols, I think I underwent examination more times than I care to remember and even now while in command of the Ashavan, I'm not above random testing when we dock anywhere.
To improve relations even further with The Order would just take time and familiarity. Continue your work, keep up the good fight and keep in contact. There haven't been many high priority operations lately as the majority of the aliens seem to be actively avoiding Order forces and only showing themselves to take out the occasional transport or lone patrol craft. But I have seen several large scale operations in the past where we have greatly benefited from Zoner assistance.
I sought clearance with my superiors about what I could and could not involve an external warship in and I've been informed of a couple of tasks that seem suitable;
One of the labs requires an active Nomad power cell.
Escort for a recon cruiser, which would be commanded by myself.
If either, or both of these tasks interest you, please let me know and we can arrange a suitable time and meeting place via other channels.
First off let me once again extend my personal gratitude to your crew and also to Lieutenant Andrews of the Khaela. Andrews was quite professional in his dealing with me and the transference of the special cargo went over without any problems. It was nice to get a good snapshot of Order operations, I am very impressed with everything that happened. I am submitting this after action report for your records.
After meeting Andrews in Omicron Zeta near the entrance to Mu, we proceeded in and over to Akabat. A transfer of the Nomad Powercell then occurred in orbit of it.
He was a pleasure to work with and really knew his stuff. Had a brief and pleasant conversation with him on the route over.
After our rendezvous, we proceeded out to Omicron Psi which is where the bulk of the operation occurred. En-route we discussed current threats and some of our operational protocols. Upon our arrival into Psi we were indeed greeted some unhappy guests which we made quick work of. A number of skirmishes ensued as we then proceeded to our operational zone in Psi to perform scientific scans of the area, specifically in between the two nearby planets there.
Our own scans of the specific radiation present in the system had a very interesting effect on our experimental sensor array aboard our ship too. The data recovered from that will no doubt be extremely useful in the near future for our scientists. We have been capturing radiation scans from a variety of systems to see how they react to our sensor arrays ever since we discovered their unique effects on it.
Both you and your crew were very professional during the operation and in your views of the situation at large. It gives me great relief knowing we have people like yourselves assisting in keeping us safe from the real threat. I hope we can work together again in the near future. Keep safe out there. Communication log submitted below.
[15.06.2021 18:32:28] Order|LV-Khaela: Good evening
[15.06.2021 18:32:48] Stormhawk: JJ: greetings there Order ship
[15.06.2021 18:33:02] Order|LV-Khaela: This is Lt Andrews of the Khaela, my CO told me to be on the look out for yourself
[15.06.2021 18:33:06] Order|LV-Khaela: Captain Ward
[15.06.2021 18:33:33] Stormhawk: JJ: yes I understand, we have buisness in Mu with him
[15.06.2021 18:33:53] Order|LV-Khaela: He is just readying the Settra for a mission that you'll be assisting with, in the mean time he said I'm to be picking up a
[15.06.2021 18:33:56] Order|LV-Khaela: particular item from yourself
[15.06.2021 18:34:19] Order|LV-Khaela: We'll make the jump and then proceed with the transfer
[15.06.2021 18:34:23] Order|LV-Khaela: Please, follow me
//Entered Omicron Mu//
[15.06.2021 18:35:13] Stormhawk: JJ: we copy you, following
[15.06.2021 18:35:33] Order|LV-Khaela: We'll take it slow through the minefield passage
[15.06.2021 18:35:40] Order|LV-Khaela: We don't often get ships as big as yours in this area
[15.06.2021 18:36:16] Order|LV-Khaela: So, as I'm not fully aware of his mission, I believe the Captain is waiting for our business to conclude before he launches
[15.06.2021 18:36:51] Order|LV-Khaela: Ok, we'll head towards Akabat now
[15.06.2021 18:36:52] Stormhawk: JJ: i can understand that, caution is important around here i bet
[15.06.2021 18:37:07] Stormhawk: JJ: got it, cruise system online and following
[15.06.2021 18:37:09] Order|LV-Khaela: There's a research station in orbit that handles the more.. volatile experiments into Nomad tech
[15.06.2021 18:37:43] Order|LV-Khaela: I don't like the Nomad stuff on this ship, but we're equipped and trained to deal with it, as are you, I see
[15.06.2021 18:38:29] Stormhawk: JJ: our more recent adaptions we have made from Nomad tech have been quite helpful
[15.06.2021 18:38:45] Stormhawk: JJ: we now have a more accurate way of properly detecting Wild ships
[15.06.2021 18:39:16] Order|LV-Khaela: Excellent, I'm sure the Captain would be eager to see such a thing, especially on his Recon cruiser
[15.06.2021 18:39:21] Order|LV-Khaela: Ok, so...
[15.06.2021 18:39:34] Order|LV-Khaela: Captain Ward wasn't too specific on the details, will you be requiring payment for this item?
[15.06.2021 18:39:52] Order|LV-Khaela: Our standard policy is to pay equal or greater than the regular market price for Nomad items, primarily to keep them off
[15.06.2021 18:39:54] Order|LV-Khaela: the open market
[15.06.2021 18:40:22] Stormhawk: JJ: negative I am not going to ask for anything for this item, this is more about helping each other out
[15.06.2021 18:40:32] Order|LV-Khaela: That's greatly appreciated, thank you
[15.06.2021 18:40:46] Order|LV-Khaela: Ok I'll call down to cargo hold C and see if the idiots down there have cleared some room
[15.06.2021 18:40:51] Order|LV-Khaela: Proceed with item transfer, please
[15.06.2021 18:41:44] Order|LV-Khaela: An active cell.. I'll hand that over to Damascus station immediately
[15.06.2021 18:42:57] Order|LV-Khaela: An active cell.. I'll hand that over to Damascus immediately, that'll be valuable to their work, I'm sure
[15.06.2021 18:42:57] Stormhawk: all good
[15.06.2021 18:43:20] Order|LV-Khaela: In the mean time, Captain Ward is ready to launch in several minutes time, if you proceed to 6F
[15.06.2021 18:43:33] Order|LV-Khaela: He will meet you there to proceed with whatever shady job he has in store for you
[15.06.2021 18:43:51] Stormhawk: JJ: sounds like a plan, thank you for your help here
[15.06.2021 18:44:04] Order|LV-Khaela: Pleasure to make your acquaintance, always good to meet allies in the edge worlds
[15.06.2021 18:44:12] Order|LV-Khaela: Safe flying!
[15.06.2021 18:44:30] Stormhawk: JJ: you as well, helm take us about, 6F
//Kheala Landed at the reasearch base//
[15.06.2021 18:46:22] Order|CV-Settra: Ho there, Stormhawk
[15.06.2021 18:46:35] Stormhawk: JJ: we see you Settra, glad to be here
[15.06.2021 18:46:43] Order|CV-Settra: Andrews just sent me a short message about delivery of the power cell
[15.06.2021 18:47:07] Order|CV-Settra: Good to know that's where it needs to be, where we're going, you may not want Nomad tech rattling around your cargo hold
[15.06.2021 18:47:29] Order|CV-Settra: If you enter formation with myself, we'll make our way to to Zeta, through the minefield passage
[15.06.2021 18:47:46] Order|CV-Settra: I'll brief you on our little excursion as we go
[15.06.2021 18:47:51] Stormhawk: JJ: roger that, Dahxie keep it tight
[15.06.2021 18:48:21] Stormhawk: JJ: so out of curiosity, you cannot see any other Nomad items in our hold?
[15.06.2021 18:48:55] Order|CV-Settra: I see some fresh.. recent Nomad ship remains
[15.06.2021 18:49:18] Order|CV-Settra: This vessels scanners are more for deep space surveying than active scanning on other ships, to be honest
[15.06.2021 18:49:27] Stormhawk: JJ: right
[15.06.2021 18:53:28] Order|CV-Settra: So, the Order generally tries to regularly patrol and scan Nomad space
[15.06.2021 18:53:47] Order|CV-Settra: Normally to see what they're up to before they come knocking on our door
[15.06.2021 18:54:15] Order|CV-Settra: Unfortunately, with limited amount of ships and personnel, some missions get postponed
[15.06.2021 18:54:16] Stormhawk: JJ: got to remain vigilant
[15.06.2021 18:54:37] Order|CV-Settra: So we're overdue a scan of Omicron Psi. It's nothing in depth or.. too dangerous, hopefully
[15.06.2021 18:54:57] Order|CV-Settra: Just a scan of planetary bodies and seeing if there are any large formations of Nomad ships
[15.06.2021 18:55:15] Stormhawk: JJ: yes we were around there a while back but never could find the time to return
[15.06.2021 18:56:02] Stormhawk: JJ: my engineering team would like to inspect there as well
[15.06.2021 18:56:07] Order|CV-Settra: I say it shouldn't be dangerous, but there are.. patrols of Nomads, but they behave more like wild animals
[15.06.2021 18:57:22] Stormhawk: JJ: let me see here, do you see those nomad remains on our ship still?
[15.06.2021 18:57:29] Order|CV-Settra: Not anymore, no
[15.06.2021 18:57:42] Stormhawk: JJ: thats good, means our containment systems are working the way they should
[15.06.2021 18:57:46] Order|CV-Settra: Ahh
[15.06.2021 18:58:03] Order|CV-Settra: I've seen that kind of thing before, but usually smugglers shielding certain areas in their hold
[15.06.2021 18:58:28] Order|CV-Settra: Not that smugglers are a big priority for us, depending on their cargo, anyway
[15.06.2021 18:58:58] Order|CV-Settra: So the Settra has a cloaking device that usually sees us away from any major problems
[15.06.2021 18:59:36] Order|CV-Settra: But our scanning capabilities are greatly reduced while in cloak, so you're our backup should things go bad
//Our vessels used Jumpdrive to enter Omicron Psi//
[15.06.2021 18:59:44] Stormhawk: JJ: we have incomming, fire at will
[15.06.2021 18:59:58] Order|CV-Settra: Speaking of trouble..
[15.06.2021 19:01:18] Order|CV-Settra: Ah, I see you have a cloaking device as well
[15.06.2021 19:01:29] Stormhawk: JJ: area is clear for now, but we have several ships at long range detected moving in our direction
[15.06.2021 19:01:46] Order|CV-Settra: So the primary objective will be to scan a few designated areas, but while we're here
[15.06.2021 19:01:49] Stormhawk: JJ: we do yes, this ship has some of most advanced technology available to us
[15.06.2021 19:01:57] Order|CV-Settra: We may as well collect viable samples of Nomad remains
[15.06.2021 19:02:48] Stormhawk: JJ: helm take us straight at em, tear them apart
[15.06.2021 19:03:04] Order|CV-Settra: Bloody hell!
[15.06.2021 19:03:06] Order|CV-Settra: Good hit
[15.06.2021 19:03:23] Stormhawk: JJ: tell engineering they are a go
[15.06.2021 19:03:27] Stormhawk: ?: copy that
[15.06.2021 19:03:40] Order|CV-Settra: Ok, continuing the scan path
[15.06.2021 19:04:14] Stormhawk: JJ: code 7, activate the phoenix array
[15.06.2021 19:05:16] Order|CV-Settra: Ok, next stop is the planet, 50k straight ahead
[15.06.2021 19:05:25] Stormhawk: JJ: follow suite helm
[15.06.2021 19:06:23] Order|CV-Settra: Luckily most of the.. locals in this system behave like wild animals
[15.06.2021 19:06:33] Order|CV-Settra: Not much intelligence
[15.06.2021 19:06:42] Stormhawk: JJ: noticing that
[15.06.2021 19:07:41] Order|CV-Settra: It's a shame, really. This system is quite beautiful
[15.06.2021 19:08:36] Stormhawk: JJ: it is very uniqie in that respect, im getting my astrogation specialists to take a look
[15.06.2021 19:09:25] Stormhawk: JJ: we also have a experimental sensor that seems to react better to certain types of solar radiation
[15.06.2021 19:10:13] Order|CV-Settra: This is probably as exciting as it gets for a recon cruiser like this
[15.06.2021 19:10:41] Order|CV-Settra: Ok, we'll aim for between the planet and its moon
[15.06.2021 19:10:52] Stormhawk: JJ: enroute with you
[15.06.2021 19:10:58] Order|CV-Settra: Then remain stationary for a short while to accurately scan them
[15.06.2021 19:11:22] Stormhawk: JJ: just a walk in the park for us
[15.06.2021 19:12:00] Order|CV-Settra: The locals are persistent, but luckily not too much of a threat
[15.06.2021 19:12:47] Stormhawk: JJ: almost in position
[15.06.2021 19:13:01] Order|CV-Settra: The real menaces when it comes to Nomads are easily identified by their use of cloaking devices
[15.06.2021 19:13:19] Order|CV-Settra: They either stay cloaked when they're outgunned, or jump out of cloak to ambush stray ships
[15.06.2021 19:13:23] Stormhawk: JJ: oh yes, we are quite familiar with that
[15.06.2021 19:13:52] Order|CV-Settra: Alright, holding position for... roughly 8 minutes for full scan
[15.06.2021 19:13:59] Stormhawk: JJ: we have used such tactics on them in the past, the results are quite....satisfying i must say
[15.06.2021 19:14:08] Stormhawk: JJ: copy that
[15.06.2021 19:14:21] Order|CV-Settra: Since The Order adopted their own tactics, they have almost entirely stopped their attacks on us
[15.06.2021 19:14:49] Order|CV-Settra: They retain some sense of self preservation and I guess finally understand the concept of fear
[15.06.2021 19:15:24] Order|CV-Settra: Nevertheless, we can't let our guard down
[15.06.2021 19:15:42] Order|CV-Settra: We still receive reports of Nomads making it all the way to the Houses to wreak havoc on the tradelanes
[15.06.2021 19:16:13] Stormhawk: JJ: several months ago we had a man in Liberty report a major incursion in new york
[15.06.2021 19:16:55] Stormhawk: JJ: apparently they tried to a head on strike against some of the main stations in there
[15.06.2021 19:17:01] Order|CV-Settra: Unfortunately, there's little we can do to help. There's a high chance that the House authorities would fire on us just as
[15.06.2021 19:17:10] Order|CV-Settra: they would want to shoot at the Nomads
[15.06.2021 19:17:22] Order|CV-Settra: Attacking a station in New York?
[15.06.2021 19:17:26] Order|CV-Settra: Strange times
[15.06.2021 19:17:53] Stormhawk: JJ: from what i am told, the Navy deployed a large number of ships and destroyed all of them, since then they havent made inroads
[15.06.2021 19:18:29] Order|CV-Settra: Hopefully this habit of the Nomads to eventually stop attacking when they meet resistance.. hopefully it sticks
[15.06.2021 19:20:06] Order|CV-Settra: Almost complete
[15.06.2021 19:20:35] Order|CV-Settra: Alright, let's proceed
[15.06.2021 19:20:45] Stormhawk: JJ: my engineers are reporting alot of results from the radiation
[15.06.2021 19:21:21] Order|CV-Settra: Yeah, mine too. It's not too much of a problem for short term, but I don't fancy taking too many anti-rads
[15.06.2021 19:21:59] Stormhawk: JJ: the local radiation is having a positive effect on our sensor system we have adapted to inspect for Nomad-infected ships
[15.06.2021 19:22:01] Order|CV-Settra: Next objective is the Hassimir Ice Field, we'll start from one end, 3F and head to the other end, 2D
[15.06.2021 19:22:52] Order|CV-Settra: Right, I'm going to nail these pests
[15.06.2021 19:23:04] Stormhawk: JJ: right with you sir
[15.06.2021 19:23:58] Order|CV-Settra: Even though we are strongly urged not to use these Resheph Cruisers for extensive combat
[15.06.2021 19:24:07] Order|CV-Settra: It's still a sturdy enough ship
[15.06.2021 19:24:16] Order|CV-Settra: But I do enjoy the Battlecruiser, when I get the chance to fight
[15.06.2021 19:24:31] Order|CV-Settra: Speaking of fighting, as we were talking about in previous communications
[15.06.2021 19:24:55] Order|CV-Settra: Most of The Order primary fleet is familiar with the sight of your ship when it comes to fighting the Nomads
[15.06.2021 19:25:54] Order|CV-Settra: I have no doubt that the Overwatch would readily accept you as a closer ally, but we always have to triple check everything
[15.06.2021 19:26:15] Order|CV-Settra: You've probably nailed more Nomad ships than many of our junior officers have even seen
[15.06.2021 19:26:30] Stormhawk: JJ: we have indeed gone out of our way to do so
[15.06.2021 19:26:53] Order|CV-Settra: We've enjoyed close relations with Zoners for many years now, but there are occasionally smaller factions of Zoners
[15.06.2021 19:27:03] Order|CV-Settra: That go above and beyond when it comes to the fight
[15.06.2021 19:27:32] Order|CV-Settra: heading back home
[15.06.2021 19:31:26] Order|CV-Settra: Almost out of the ice field
[15.06.2021 19:31:38] Order|CV-Settra: The patrols seem to be more intense in this area
[15.06.2021 19:31:40] Stormhawk: JJ: got a jumphole on scanners, doesnt seem to be fully active though
[15.06.2021 19:31:47] Order|CV-Settra: I imagine the Nomads also harvest ice from the asteroids?
[15.06.2021 19:32:02] Order|CV-Settra: Alright
[15.06.2021 19:32:12] Order|CV-Settra: We'll head out system now
[15.06.2021 19:33:19] Order|CV-Settra: We'll do a very brief scan as we pass the cloud ahead
[15.06.2021 19:34:03] Stormhawk: JJ: roger that, our sensors are ready as well
[15.06.2021 19:34:10] Order|CV-Settra: Patrolling and long range surveys are definitely the less exciting jobs that we have to do
[15.06.2021 19:34:44] Order|CV-Settra: But sometimes I'm glad of the rest. The last few years, I've seen some of the heaviest fighting of my life
[15.06.2021 19:35:28] Stormhawk: JJ: we try to keep a good balance here between fighting and science-based activities
[15.06.2021 19:36:53] Stormhawk: JJ: sensors seem to be blocked on that nebula
[15.06.2021 19:37:40] Order|CV-Settra: The readings in there are.. troubling. I wouldn't willingly go in there without a few battleships as support
[15.06.2021 19:38:37] Order|CV-Settra: Truth be told, we'd happily accept your support in future engagements, but we simply haven't had many in recent months
[15.06.2021 19:38:50] Order|CV-Settra: We simply react to the occasional spike in Nomad activity
[15.06.2021 19:39:26] Order|CV-Settra: Persistent buggers..
[15.06.2021 19:40:15] Order|CV-Settra: The Nomads it seems are becoming more of a nuisance than a threat
[15.06.2021 19:40:26] Order|CV-Settra: But for all we know, that's part of a long term plan, so we can't relax
[15.06.2021 19:42:13] Order|CV-Settra: Ok, we'll take down this cruiser and leave before more show up
[15.06.2021 19:42:37] Order|CV-Settra: Damn
[15.06.2021 19:42:49] Order|CV-Settra: Nothing more satisfying than seeing a succesful mortar hit
[15.06.2021 19:42:58] Order|CV-Settra: Proceeding to jump
[15.06.2021 19:43:03] Stormhawk: JJ: right behind you
[15.06.2021 19:44:02] Order|CV-Settra: So, as I was saying.. I can personally vouch for you when it comes to any future combat or science operations in the future
[15.06.2021 19:44:20] Order|CV-Settra: It all depends on when, but as we have open lines of communication, we can contact you whenever
[15.06.2021 19:44:20] Stormhawk: JJ: glad to hear that, we really appreciate that
[15.06.2021 19:44:53] Order|CV-Settra: Who knows, maybe the Nomads will get tired of hiding and start trying to retake the Omicrons
[15.06.2021 19:45:21] Stormhawk: JJ: i sure hope not
[15.06.2021 19:45:37] Order|CV-Settra: Proceeding to jump
[15.06.2021 19:46:26] Order|CV-Settra: We can only hope that they're getting as sick of this fight as we are, and that they'll remain hidden
//We departed Omicron Psi back to Mu//
[15.06.2021 19:47:03] Order|CV-Settra: But somehow, I think I'll end up dying on the bridge of a ship against a Nomad dreadnought
[15.06.2021 19:47:47] Order|CV-Settra: So, with these up to date scans of Omicron Psi, that mission was a success
[15.06.2021 19:48:03] Order|CV-Settra: I took more damage than I expected to, so this ship will be in drydock for a while
[15.06.2021 19:48:21] Order|CV-Settra: Thank you for your assistance today, both with the power cell and the combat support in Psi
[15.06.2021 19:48:24] Stormhawk: JJ: yes my team shows alot of promising results from Psi
[15.06.2021 19:49:46] Order|CV-Settra: It's been an honour for today, and I know that we'll be seeing each other again soon
[15.06.2021 19:49:49] Stormhawk: JJ: on behalf of Delta 4 unit i would like to extend our full and complete thanks to today's efforts
[15.06.2021 19:50:11] Order|CV-Settra: Likewise, Delta 4
[15.06.2021 19:50:25] Order|CV-Settra: Safe flying!
[15.06.2021 19:50:51] Stormhawk: JJ: take care and safe flights my friend, until next time!
[15.06.2021 19:50:51] Order|CV-Settra: Can't wait to see 'em in action
[15.06.2021 19:50:55] Order|CV-Settra: Farewell
⧫ Akabat
⧫ Omicron Mu
⧫ From: Marcus Ward
⧫ To: "JJ", Delta 4
Joint Operations
Hello again, JJ.
I have another assignment and I have clearance for non-Order personnel to assist, or more specifically, yourself.
Much like before, it is a recon mission. The first half will involve a geological survey of Toledo which should be simple enough and the second half will require us to locate the derelict alien jump gate in the system. It may have drifted from it's previous location, but we still need to check that it is still sufficiently broken from when The Order disabled it the first time. It's highly unlikely that the Nomads are even capable of repairing it, but it is always better to be certain.
As before, I will be commanding the Settra for the duration of the mission. I imagine a fighter or gunboat escort would be sufficient, but if you do bring the Stormhawk, then we can benefit from the scanning equipment that it possesses.
There is no immediate urgency for this to be carried out, so I will await your response before I head on over to the Settra.
It is good to hear from you again and so soon at that. I am indeed very eager to conduct another joint operation with you so that we may learn more and continue to expand our mission. I am glad that I am gaining trust in the Order.
A run into Minor does interest us specifically as earlier this year we made our own survey into the system in part for the reason of major Nomad activity there in the past. We did explore around and survey what we could as well as conducted a short inspection of what is left of Toledo, but another look with a more discerning eye can be very helpful to Delta 4.
The part about the derelict alien gate does hold a special importance to us as well as we have not yet had a opportunity to explore one on our own. Gathering information about such a structure I am sure will get my science team hopping and give them much to work on for a while.
We would be quite interested in departing on this operation very soon as we do have other plans coming up for us and moving ahead with this will help us out as well. I am able to deploy the Stormhawk as soon as possible. I look forward to working with your again.
⧫ OCV Settra
⧫ Omicron Zeta
⧫ From: Marcus Ward
⧫ To: "JJ", Delta 4
Security update
We have strong reasons to believe that these communications are not as secure as we thought. For future communications between us, I advise that we do not include any location names, times, dates or mission objectives.
Specific details we will have to keep to more direct channels.
Retrospective mission debriefings are fine, but if we make a plan here, it is safe to assume that someone or something has access to it, so we should keep it vague to avoid any ambushes.
Once again, I am quite impressed with how everything turned out. We captured a lot of data from our excursion into Minor. The geologic scan was important but what was of most interest to us was the Alien Gate. Even the fact that we could spend a long time in there, what was found was quite eye-opening in some of the materials that the Nomads use to construct them.
Being able to have another in-depth look at Minor was much more useful than our first survey we may earlier in the year. I would hope that the tragedy of Toledo is firm lesson for us all and may never be repeated again. I look forward to possible future operations as you stated; thus far, much of what we have done has worked out very nicely. The other Order vessel, SigmanMajors, was a good help to the operation as well.
As before, I have included a transcript of the comm logs recorded while we were busy.
[30.06.2021 20:08:43] SigmanMajors: hello there Stormhawk
[30.06.2021 20:08:53] Stormhawk: JJ: greetings again Captain Ward
[30.06.2021 20:08:54] SigmanMajors: good to see you once again
[30.06.2021 20:09:08] Order|CV-Settra: If we're ready, we'll head to Minor
[30.06.2021 20:09:09] Stormhawk: JJ: yes we just returned to this area after a refit
[30.06.2021 20:09:20] Stormhawk: JJ: everything on my end is good, ready to move out
[30.06.2021 20:09:35] SigmanMajors: okay lets head to minor all systems are green lets go
[30.06.2021 20:09:56] Order|CV-Settra: Some more scan data is required, this time of what's left of planet Toledo
[30.06.2021 20:10:08] Order|CV-Settra: As well as what remains of an alien jump gate somewhere in the system
[30.06.2021 20:10:12] Stormhawk: JJ: right, we were there before
//transitioned to Omicron Minor//
[30.06.2021 20:11:23] Order|CV-Settra: Ugh, there it is
[30.06.2021 20:11:34] Order|CV-Settra: A monument to what happens when we let our guard down
[30.06.2021 20:11:52] Order|CV-Settra: Holding position while we do some geological scans
[30.06.2021 20:12:03] Stormhawk: JJ: yes indeed, we were here some months ago , it was hard to take in
[30.06.2021 20:12:10] SigmanMajors: oh my god there it is the stories are true
[30.06.2021 20:12:42] Order|CV-Settra: Surface has cooled considerably, in comparison to the last scan
[30.06.2021 20:12:49] Order|CV-Settra: Still unlikely to be habitable for a very, very long time
[30.06.2021 20:13:37] Order|CV-Settra: It's not every day the science teams get to study the effects of planetary bombardment, so we may as well use what data
[30.06.2021 20:13:40] Stormhawk: JJ: we noticed some spare Nomad activity in this system, i guess they havent given up on it yet
[30.06.2021 20:13:40] Order|CV-Settra: we can find
[30.06.2021 20:14:09] Order|CV-Settra: Yeah.. the Nomads generally don't seem to have a pattern. The little ones are harmless, but everywhere
[30.06.2021 20:14:35] Order|CV-Settra: Right, this should suffice
[30.06.2021 20:14:42] Order|CV-Settra: Now we search around for the gate
[30.06.2021 20:14:43] Stormhawk: JJ: we are planning to make a major change in our operational standards likely in a day or two
[30.06.2021 20:15:00] Stormhawk: JJ: very good, forming up
[30.06.2021 20:15:11] Order|CV-Settra: In expectation of some action?
[30.06.2021 20:15:43] Stormhawk: JJ: more along the lines of advancing our goals
[30.06.2021 20:15:50] Order|CV-Settra: Ah, fair enough
[30.06.2021 20:16:00] Stormhawk: JJ: some other plans have been in the works lately
[30.06.2021 20:16:21] Stormhawk: JJ: we are going to take a larger initiative soon against the Nomads
[30.06.2021 20:16:54] Order|CV-Settra: That is welcome news, I hope you keep The Order apprised so that we know what to expect
[30.06.2021 20:17:05] Stormhawk: JJ: time will tell how it pans out
[30.06.2021 20:17:06] Order|CV-Settra: I believe the gate is straight ahead
[30.06.2021 20:17:31] Order|CV-Settra: Still largely intact, but definitely inert
[30.06.2021 20:17:41] Order|CV-Settra: As far as we can tell, there's always more to learn when it comes to this alien tech
[30.06.2021 20:17:57] Order|CV-Settra: And the infected seem to like this area..
[30.06.2021 20:17:58] Stormhawk: JJ: that is quite the sight, and got some additional hostile vessels on scanners
[30.06.2021 20:18:06] Stormhawk: JJ: lets handle them
[30.06.2021 20:18:33] Stormhawk: JJ: Mr Hayes, tell them to go ahead
[30.06.2021 20:18:49] Order|CV-Settra: Positioning for a better scan
[30.06.2021 20:19:07] Order|CV-Settra: Starting it now, should only take a few minutes
[30.06.2021 20:19:41] Stormhawk: JJ: i have never seen a Nomad gate in person, so this is exciting
[30.06.2021 20:19:53] Order|CV-Settra: Works much like our own, but.. much, much greater distances
[30.06.2021 20:20:53] Stormhawk: JJ: i heard rumors about another one possibly in another sector of the Omicrons
[30.06.2021 20:20:53] Order|CV-Settra: There doesn't appear to be any change, which means the Nomads either don't know how to fix it, or have chosen not to
[30.06.2021 20:21:05] Order|CV-Settra: lets go
[30.06.2021 20:21:09] Order|CV-Settra: OK lets move out
[30.06.2021 20:21:14] Stormhawk: JJ: roger that, lets go
[30.06.2021 20:22:01] Stormhawk: JJ: looks like increased activity in the area
[30.06.2021 20:23:05] Order|CV-Settra: I think that's all we need today
[30.06.2021 20:23:07] Stormhawk: JJ: scans suggest alot of unknown materials in that gate
[30.06.2021 20:23:46] Stormhawk: JJ: my science teams will be happy with the data we found
[30.06.2021 20:23:49] Order|CV-Settra: I've heard some rumours in The Order about trying to dismantle parts of them and trying to reverse engineer them, but..
[30.06.2021 20:23:51] Order|CV-Settra: rumours are rumours
[30.06.2021 20:24:13] Order|CV-Settra: I just stick to solid facts and whatever the High Command orders me to do
[30.06.2021 20:25:42] Order|CV-Settra: I have a feeling one of the next assignments will be more combat heavy
//Returned to Omicron Zeta//
[30.06.2021 20:25:50] Stormhawk: JJ: well i am glad to assisted the Order today
[30.06.2021 20:25:58] Order|CV-Settra: Which is good because I get a chance to fly the Ashavan some more
[30.06.2021 20:26:06] Order|CV-Settra: As always, your assistance is appreciated
[30.06.2021 20:26:18] Order|CV-Settra: Our numbers are thin and it's always welcome to have Zoners and Freelancers alike join us
[30.06.2021 20:26:51] Stormhawk: JJ: is there anything else to worry about for today?
[30.06.2021 20:27:02] Order|CV-Settra: I don't think so, but I know how to get you if there is
[30.06.2021 20:27:14] Order|CV-Settra: Expect another comm soon, though
[30.06.2021 20:27:18] SigmanMajors: thank you for the pleasure of a mission nice change
[30.06.2021 20:27:25] Order|CV-Settra: There is likely more action to be seen soon
[30.06.2021 20:27:35] Stormhawk: JJ: i am happy to hear that, this has been good company
[30.06.2021 20:27:39] Order|CV-Settra: Likewise
[30.06.2021 20:27:41] SigmanMajors: i will see you next time sirs
[30.06.2021 20:27:52] Order|CV-Settra: Safe flying, JJ, Sigman
[30.06.2021 20:28:03] Stormhawk: JJ: thank you and take care sir
Do not hesitate to call on me at any time for assistance.