Although we were to wait until you contacted us again on this transmission, I have something you might want to take a look at.
A pilot in a Rheinlandic ship was flying through the Taus, there was a peculiar air about him which slightly chilled me to the bone. He didn't act appropriately near the Outcasts, and soon they destroyed his vessel. However, upon it's destruction, he dropped this.
Make of this what you will, I simply thought it might be of interest to you, as it is a mysterious object that I have not come across before, nor have the expertise in knowing what to do with it next. I await your response.