To TAZ, CR, Council, Zoners and The Order fleet

[Omicron]

Comm ID: The Order Overwatch

This is an official warning to the recipients. Matter is of Nomad origin and of highest priority. We are convinced that Zoner vessel of TAZ designation, named "Persephone" is under Nomad influence. Should it be interference of alien technology or even outright infestation of captain's and its crew, we are initiating steps to ensure this threat will not spread.

Persephone engagement

We ask every single of our allies to assist in disabling "Persephone" for purpose of boarding and cleansing of Nomad infestation onboard. If that will be found impossible, complete destruction of vessel is... dissapointing but still acceptable solution. To any remaining uninfected members of TAZ, we demand you to surrender as soon as possible and submit to medical procedure that will determine whether you are a host to a Nomad or human being.

You will find that this Admirality addresses Nomad threat without mercy or hestitation.

Admiral Golanski out.

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[RedEclipse]

This sphere looks familiar to us, and this is a sad news. The Nomads have no mercy - killing our people, destroying our infrastructure. environments is extreme even for us, but we still running, no matter what... *shrugs* We had enough of time to use the Persephone before we managed to construct the Hyperion... Such technology never been used before on a human ship, include Leviathan warships.

I hope TAZ will able to explain a reason... why the Persephone is protected by a Nomad sphere. Otherwise, we will have to take an action. The infection shouldn't spread.

[Remnant]

System Management: /var/mail/user02 -- Update Successful
System Management: -- 3072k addition :: Renamed to requested subject

-- Response: Order Overwatch :: Received :: Displaying --

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ID: James Harper
Origination: Solar Runner :: Council Chambers :: Mobile HQ
:: Display ::

Now this wasn't something I was expecting to read, when I discovered the Order was sending out a request to allied parties. Giving you the benefit of the doubt seeing you indeed are experts on the Nomad subject, unlike us on a matter pertaining to this, however I do have a few points I would like to raise first.

I'd first like to hear what the TAZ representatives have to say about themselves. I am aware this is a matter which should be dealt with as soon as possible, however with a single interaction in space, perhaps there is more to the story than it appears. In your own rebuttal to this logic, it appears that you have only specified the disabling of the vessel "Persephone" which clears up any doubts of any other motives you may have. It appears you are merely doing as you usually do when matters such as these come up.

Even so. I would like to hear a little from the TAZ about what precisely is going on with their vessel. As far as I was aware, that specific ship is usually found within their Baffin system. As long as it doesn't leave for any external systems, I don't see any problem with giving them a chance to speak on their own, unless it becomes more dire than it already is.

To make things official, I can confidently say that the Solar Runners will side with the Order for the time being. However we are not necessarily keen on taking any action of our own unless it's become blatantly clear even to us that something major is amiss. Despite looking bad for them, they are also Zoners as are we. I'd like to give them the same chance I'd like offered to us if such a matter would have happened to our own.

:: End of File ::

[Doc Holliday]

*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc.Holliday
To: Admiral Golanski

Kallisti, Admiral,

The Persephone, a recent acquisition to our fleet. I can't comment on how we got it or the specifics but I will assure you this as a medical professional.....there is no threat by the Nomads because of an experimental device on board the ship. I may not be administrator but I am chief medical officer and I have spent a good deal of time researching Nomads for scientific and medical purposes. Unlike the Order and most others, we don't have a "shoot first" policy. I have piles of research that I've done and it will remain confidential.

I was part of the delegation regarding the Persephone. At the time, I was administrator. If I had any doubts, if I felt it to be a threat, I wouldn't have allowed it. I'm getting a little short with people nowadays so don't be hunting in Baffin space where we have a no fire zone in place. Now if you'll excuse me, I have work to do.

-Doc

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[MFE]Med Force One | Tales of Recovery|Med Force Enterprises

[Thyrzul]

Initialisation...

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Intensité de signal: █████████_ 090%
Encodage: __________ ███████___ FORT

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Source: ________ CLN Chardonnay, Roussillon
Expéditeur: ____ General Pierre LaFlamme Du Conseil ___ [C]
Destinataire(s): Admiral Michal Golanski ______________ Order|
________________ Doctor John Henry Holliday ___________ [TAZ]





Sujet: _________ ?

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Transmission entrée...

Admiral Golanski,

Grave news you have here, et serious accusations, et I assume the only visual evidence you have shared with us is supposed to support your claims, but while you et your organization are the experts of the field, moi et mes amis here are not, so while I prepare some precautious measures regarding the safety of our people would you care to explain what we are supposed to see on that sole image you sent throught this channel besides Order operatives going hostile on a TAZ owned vessel in a TAZ owned system?

Sincerement,
General Pierre LaFlamme Du Conseil
General en Chef Du Conseil
Chef de Groupement tactique Roussillonnaise

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[Treewyrm]

Dr. Felix Latham

I'll not be commenting on politics such as Outcast presence nor other responces forwarded, instead I'll address the crux of the subject which I'm quite familiar with. By looking at the footage and analyzing scan data provided I'm quite confident this field around the zoner vessel indeed matches energy signatures that of nomad barrier fields used across nomads' stationary structures. Not to cast a premature shadow of doubt on a fellow colleague, but I find Dr. Holliday response... unconvincing.

Getting to the point. There is either a portable version of a nomad barrier field generator onboard this vessel or a derivative device based on such. Regardless of the case I would advise proceeding with caution when dealing with this. Nomad devices are known to affect host vessels when integrated, an effect not too different from that of an incubi, such is the parasitic nature of nomads and the lurking dangers of their technology.

My recommendation is to pursue Dr. Holliday to hand this device to the Order before anything worse will happen. My team and I can personally handle research procedures with utmost care. Hopefully my esteemed colleague will come to senses and will remember he is, after all, a human being and it is our collective duty to fight against the nomads menace. More importantly this would be an excellent opportunity to study this exceptionally rare type of nomad device and perhaps finally develop counter method to break through their barrier fields which are neigh impossible to penetrate. Dare I say we might then have a chance to strike nomads right at their strongholds. Not to mention an abandoned facility found in Bretonia long time ago might serve a perfect candidate to find out if our solutions would be successful.*

Gentlemen, I hope my reasoning was sufficient enough. Each time we sit by and argue they grow stronger. This isn't the time to argue about who draws what borders in emptiness of space.

Connection terminated

* - //hint: opportunity for big event in Newcastle

[Gypsie Skripto]

From: Dr. Van Van Mojo

Kallisti Admiral Golanski and everybody!

I am right now at Shasta, at a Zoner reunion, and I arrived on board the Persephone, where I have my quarters. I write to all of you to clear this sad confusion. As Doc stated, the Persephone is NOT infected by any non human organisms. What your men may have read as infection is actually an oddity in the singularity motor, which I have been tampering with. The motor has been modified by me by inserting a very vey holy relic of the TAZ in it's core, which I can't speak further abuot without the permission of the political leaders of our movements. But again, and I repeat, the ship is NOT infected.

With that cleared I want also to tell you that Baffin's sovereignity falls under TAZ responsibility and if we have any "nomad related" problem inside our home we will deal with it and ask for your help only if we find ourselves overrun. In other words, everything is good in Baffin, Goddess prevails.

23's!

Dr. Van Van Mojo, Second Apostle of Eris and Patron of the Season of Discord

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[rainth345]

****************Incoming Transmission*******************
Sender: Professor Louis Carlisle, [TAZ]Chao's.Eyes
CC: TAZ, CR, Council, Zoners and The Order fleet
Encryption: Medium

Tei Kallistei, in the name of Eris!

My name is Professor Louis Carlisle, Head of the Baffin Research Institute in Shasta Orbital Skyhook.

The "Persephone" class vessel was purposely constructed to deter any Gallic intrusions to our home, Baffin. The shield you see emanates from a specialized crystal found inside one of the deep, deep caves of the Goddess Geode:

It is called the "Khaostone".... Ancient scrolls from our Holy Polyfathers have prophesied the discovery of this very sacred and holy relic. That in a the time of great peril, it shall be used against those who wished to disturb the Sacred Chao!

This crystal was used as part of the singularity motor as mentioned by my colleague, Dr Van Van Mojo.

Please, do not mistake our technology for those so-called Nomads.

We [TAZ], may seem a little bit eccentric and sometimes to the point of being called insane, but I assure you we -are not- under alien influence.

23's!


~~Yours in Eris' Complete Worthiness~~
Professor Louis Carlisle

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[Omicron]

Comm ID: The Order Overwatch

Admiral Golanski here.

What your men may have read as infection is actually an oddity in the singularity motor, which I have been tampering with. The motor has been modified by me by inserting a very vey holy relic of the TAZ in it's core, which I can't speak further abuot without the permission of the political leaders of our movements. But again, and I repeat, the ship is NOT infected.

It is called the "Khaostone".... Ancient scrolls from our Holy Polyfathers have prophesied the discovery of this very sacred and holy relic. That in a the time of great peril, it shall be used against those who wished to disturb the Sacred Chao

According to these quotes, The Order Overwatch believes you are indeed in possession of alien artifact and that you have been tampering with it illegally. I repeat that the only peaceful solution for it is to co-operate with The Order fully. This alien device behind Nomad barrier field is not part of your religion but dangerous piece of technology belonging to aliens that not so long time ago razed Toledo. Furthermore, you make very mistake in assuming this "crystal" of yours is of your making which brings me to another quote...

Please, do not mistake our technology for those so-called Nomads.

Unless Zoners and TAZ specifically have been Daam K'Vosh incarnate during all this time humanity has spent in Sirius sector, I find it hard to believe you have mastered the very technology Nomads operate as something they have inherited from their own masters. Considering this "creator" race is gone long before our own species first reached out to free themselves from gravitational pull of our ancient homeworld, you can draw conclusion yourself.

The "Persephone" class vessel was purposely constructed to deter any Gallic intrusions to our home, Baffin.

I do not want your precious warship, you can waste both it and your neutrality in conflict against Gallia. The Order will not interrupt you in this objective. However as long this warship operates with alien-origin artifact inside, we will treat you as hostile. There is only one peaceful solution to follow and this is as follows:

1. TAZ will temporarily relinquish Persephone to The Order marines and scientists for time neccesary to commence inspection of your ship. Vessel is to stay in Baffin during entire operation.
   
2. TAZ will allow sufficient time for The Order to remove any artifacts and technology of alien origin. This includes your very "singularity motor".
   
3. TAZ ranked officials will submit to non-invasive medical procedure to determine whether they are host to Nomad incubi.
   
4. The Order will return control of the Persephone back to TAZ upon completing the task.
   
5. TAZ will elaborate on corporation/entity known as "JIVA", your dealings with it and their link to Persephone.

Accepting this course of action, The Order will be on its way to hunt those responsible, no matter where they are hiding. Failure to do so will mark you as under Nomad influence and therefore valid military target for The Order. We are unwilling to let any Nomad-affilated organisation to go on without harassment common to other groups we hunt or have hunted (given their eventual termination) since Nomad war. Whatever game you are playing, you are giving an impression of a cult that worships alien devices that are not yours to tamper with. Make a wise choice.

Admiral Golanski out.

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[Gypsie Skripto]

From: Dr. Van Van Mojo

Dear Admiral Golanski,

I think I speak for everyone on this channel when I say your demands are ridiculous. You are basing all your acusations on some glow you saw in space. None of your men have ever been inside the Persephone as far as I know, and I can personally testify who are the few TAZ who have ever visited the Holy Motor.

The Order and TAZ have been allies since always, even some of your ships are originally our design. Your conduct is very, very suspicious. You have zero evidence to support your claims and the only thing I can conclude is that you have been infected yourself.

I have no other choice but to excommunicate you from the Church of Eris Esoteric. Our prayers will not include you until you withdraw your acusations and offer proper apologies.

To all other Order officers: watch this one closely, something smells fishy in here.

Yours,

Dr. Van Van Mojo
Second Apostle of Eris and Patron of the Season of Discord

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