Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Administration, All Research Stations Subject: Telescopic Satellite
Hello to all teams working on research stations in Sirius and Gallia. My name is Albert McKenzie, leader of the Starfliers.
My message to you all today is about external equipment that has been deployed outside of a couple of your installations. Namely Heisenberg and Cambridge. We at the Starfliers are interested in deploying one of our own, however we are unfamiliar with the specifics of how this can be achieved.
I would like to request any guidance on how a telescopic satellite akin to the ones already deployed can be constructed, or where our teams can start in order to build one of our own. I believe we are in a position to become equals in the research space and having this kind of platform would certainly enable us to operate on the same level as the rest of you.
Starlight Research Consortium Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.
From: Dr. Brandon Wright
Subject: New Array!
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Mr. McKenzie,
As the lead researcher at Starlight Research Consortium, I can confirm we were directly involved in the upgrades to Bethlehem and Ames stations, which include the very telescope and arrays you mentioned.
Starlight Research Consortium is always happy to collaborate with other research groups like the Starfliers. We believe in the advancement of scientific knowledge for the betterment of all. And we see this betterment in two main ways
Sharing Knowledge: We'd be happy to share our expertise on constructing these satellites. This could include technical specifications, construction blueprints, and even recommendations on acquiring necessary materials.
Collaboration Opportunity: However, instead of simply providing the plans, we propose a collaborative effort. Starlight has its own ongoing research projects that could benefit greatly from access to another powerful telescopic array.
Here's a potential win-win scenario:
Starlight provides the Starfliers with detailed information and support on building their own telescopic satellite.
In exchange, the Starfliers grant Starlight priority access (after your own research needs, of course) to your newly constructed array for a specific period. This would allow Starlight to conduct critical research projects that would otherwise be hampered by limited resources. This collaboration offers advantages for both parties. Starfliers gain valuable knowledge and expedite their own research capabilities, while Starlight gets access to a powerful new tool for its research.
If this proposal interests you, I'd be happy to schedule a virtual meeting to discuss the details further. We can delve into the specifics of the satellite construction and explore potential research collaborations that would benefit both of our organizations.
We look forward to the possibility of working together.
--Dr. Brandon Wright Research and Development, SLRC
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Administration, All Research Stations Subject: Collaboration
Hello, Brandon.
Collaboration between like-minded scientific and research-oriented individuals almost always leads to great benefit for everyone involved. I am happy to accept assistance from Starlight, and have no issues with your teams gaining access to the platform once it becomes operational.
We wish to combine an ARAPSS Mk. VIII "Augur"-Class Active Probing Scanner to this telescope, to differentiate our capabilities when compared to Heisenberg and Cambridge. This kind of scanner is typically found on the Civilian Deep Space Explorers, as I am sure Starlight are familiar with such a vessel. This would further enable the sharing of knowledge if each station specializes in a certain field.
Your terms, as of this moment, are acceptable and I am willing to clear out a block of time to virtually discuss details regarding this project.
Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Schatten Research Facility, Frankfurt System
ADDRESSED TO:
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers
Collaboration
Dr. McKenzie,
I am Flotillenadmiral Siegfried. I am contacting you on behalf of Dr. Lucretia Herschel, currently on fellowship to the Buro from the Olbers group at the University of Hamburg. Dr. Herschel has requested a modest grant and some project time to contribute to this collaboration, and I have seen fit to grant it. If you accept, please forward a short proposal to my office.
Given that this is a civilian collaboration, we are willing to accept the open access and transparency required for such work. Naturally, I will limit Dr. Herschel's access to more sensitive Buro resources, so that you all may conduct your study without the restraints that confidentiality would bring.
Flotillenadmiral Kai Siegfried Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Kai Siegfried, Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes Subject: Collaboration
Hello, Kai.
I do appreciate that a team from the Bureau is willing and able to direct time and resources into our project. There is a particular element of this project that is current unaccounted for, I do hope that Dr. Herschel's team can assist with this.
As sourcing the materials and construction of this observatory seems to have been covered in the preliminary stages, the last part that needs addressing is obtaining a disconnected scanner suite from a Deep Space Explorer. If Dr. Herschel prefers, I am able to setup a private comms line in order discuss what kind of assistance I need for this project.
Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Heisenberg Research Facility, Cologne System
ADDRESSED TO:
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers
Collaboration
Dr. McKenzie,
I am Lucretia Herschel, PhD. and MND Stellar Mechanics Fellow from the Olbers group at the University of Hamburg.
Admiral Siegfried has approved your request and has granted us use of the BDM|LV-Mimir, a CORVO class explorer vessel - along with its deep space scanner array.
With regards to communications, I am instructed to limit my contributions to unclassified topics only, which allows me to collaborate with you and the rest of your group as any other academic. The internal grant that Herr Siegfried has allocated to us will allow for limited requests to potentially sensitive items at his discretion, however.
I look forward to a fruitful collaboration.
Lucretia Herschel PhD. University of Hamburg Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Lucretia Herschel, Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes Subject: Collaboration
Hello, Dr. Herschel.
My plans are to try incorporate the ARAPSS Mk. VIII "Augur"-Class Active Probing Scanner into this telescope. It requires the careful removal and partial disassembly in order for it to be connected. I believe the BDM|LV-Mimir is not a vessel to lose it's research functionality.
I propose we obtain a brand new model from the Zoners on board the Freeport in Tau-29, as we have purchased from them previously. If you are able to cover the costs of this new vessel and undergo the disassembly process, this would be most helpful.
I have also contacted Kishiro Technologies about their Optronics range. This is to find an appropriate type of Optronics to ensure this telescope does not fail.
Once these two parts are in order, your teams may be best suited to combining both. Effectively creating an extremely log range version of the ARAPSS. The overall construction of the platform itself has been handled by SLRC, of which you may have seen their reply on this comms line.
Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Heisenberg Research Facility, Cologne System
ADDRESSED TO:
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers
Collaboration
Dr. McKenzie,
I have discussed the matter with the grant committee and have received permission to requisition the funds for purchasing the array from the Zoners. Please send us a detailed manifest of required equipment and we will embark on the Mimir to Tau-29 to acquire and disassemble the array. I am told that the Taus are experiencing an unusual level of paramilitary activity, and as such, we have dispatched U-42 to provide security and facilitate the acquisition of the array on Freeport 6.
Lucretia Herschel PhD. University of Hamburg Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Lucretia Herschel, Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes Subject: The Array
Hello, Dr. Herschel.
To my knowledge, that is a "Donau"-Class gunboat? Typically flown by the Rheinland Military, and by you and yours it seems also. This would be sufficient to ensure that the ARAPSS is transported safely to us, to the point of being appropriately defended along the way if necessary.
Once the array reaches the Freeport in Inverness, this is where the construction of the prototype will take place alongside the Starflier teams and SLRC. Please do keep us updated on your progress.
Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Heisenberg Research Facility, Cologne System
ADDRESSED TO:
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers
Collaboration
Dr. McKenzie,
I have been informed that the U-42 has reached Freeport 14 in Inverness and have deposited the array in a storage bay for us while it attends to another assignment in the region. I am en route to Inverness on board the Mimir but we're waiting on some entry visa paperwork with the Libertonian government.
Lucretia Herschel PhD. University of Hamburg Büro des Marinenachrichtendienstes