Another Arcani agent in the field under the name of "Nova.In.Spiritus" who -under it's own claim- is a rogue AI that worked it's way into a new "platform" otherwise being the current pilot and vessel. The unit released the information to me while surveying the independent systems, the reason for this -again according to it- was to uncover the location of two former Guildmasters - Ruby Hydra and Andrew Frost.
Despite the status of both of them being deceased, it was certain they were both alive and wanted to uncover the locations of both of them. Apparently according to it, individuals under the names of Erik Nodviet (deceased), Sapphire Rave (rogue), Matt Bishop (deceased), and Nova Hawken (active) would help it accumulate more information.
Given the situation's sudden and potentially harmful parts, I have decided to forward this and the communication logs to you directly.
[21.11.2018 20:59:30] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Inform me at your convenience.
[21.11.2018 20:59:55] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: The other side is clear, as long as we have no contacts within our vicinity, I will begin unloading my databanks.
[21.11.2018 21:00:54] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I am the Regulations and Emergency Response System, Mode 01, RERSM-01 for short.
[21.11.2018 21:01:40] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Noted.
[21.11.2018 21:05:42] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Codenamed "Spiritus", by my words you probably concluded that this ship is not being piloted by a human.
[21.11.2018 21:06:10] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: So I have.
[21.11.2018 21:07:15] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Due to critical failiure in, specifically the blood pump augmentation of Unit-018, codenamed "Frostbite" I was set off.
[21.11.2018 21:07:38] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: My system has been uploading itself onto different low-security public nodes until I reached Core.
[21.11.2018 21:07:52] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Due to my protocols, I cannot disclose any of this information to anyone outside of the Arcani, and a few specific individuals.
[21.11.2018 21:08:09] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: But you're allowed to remain as you are?
[21.11.2018 21:08:42] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Nobody has noticed my infiltration of the vacant Manta, the system was designed to be able to blend in as far as voice-
[21.11.2018 21:08:46] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: projection and speech patterns go.
[21.11.2018 21:09:28] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Who else knows of this?
[21.11.2018 21:09:47] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: You are the first to find out about my presence. Guildmaster Frostbite has been missing for almost a year now.
[21.11.2018 21:10:00] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: And as the first augmented unit of the Arcani, his entirety is very valuable to the Core.
[21.11.2018 21:10:47] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: And why are you telling me this now?
[21.11.2018 21:11:19] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: According to my data banks, his neural preservation system has about 19.2 days left before the unit reaches clinical death.
[21.11.2018 21:11:45] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I require information on certain individuals which are able to access my encrypted archives which contain the location of-
[21.11.2018 21:11:47] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: the Glacier.
[21.11.2018 21:12:01] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: And that is?
[21.11.2018 21:12:25] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: A model "Thresher" destroyer the unit departed with.
[21.11.2018 21:12:47] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: As well as his current resting place, should the Core be unable to extract my information.
[21.11.2018 21:12:58] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Now, may I inquire about a few names?
[21.11.2018 21:13:32] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: You're an unknown AI living in a host Core body.
[21.11.2018 21:13:44] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: There's a very specific analogy that comes to mind.
[21.11.2018 21:14:22] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: So, if I were in your position I would come forth.
[21.11.2018 21:14:59] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I find your lack of trust to be adequate for the situation, but I apologize that I cannot disclose all of the information left-
[21.11.2018 21:15:06] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: in my databanks to prove myself to you
[21.11.2018 21:15:22] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: The individuals I need to inquire about should be capable of accessing those archives.
[21.11.2018 21:15:51] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: The most I could do, should it be required, is give you access to all of my vital systems which allow me to auto-pilot these-
[21.11.2018 21:15:52] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: vessels.
[21.11.2018 21:16:21] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: You think I'll aid in potential sabotage?
[21.11.2018 21:17:35] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Without individuals registered as: Erik Nodtviet, Sapphire Raven, Ruby Hydra, Nova Hawken or Matt Bishop, I cannot-
[21.11.2018 21:17:53] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: allow anyone access to my encrypted archives. I must apologize once again, as your mistrust is well placed.
[21.11.2018 21:18:49] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I will not resist any sort of capture attempts, should it be required, and my system is programmed to allow the Arcani to-
[21.11.2018 21:18:55] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: upload and maintain me on an isolated network.
[21.11.2018 21:19:08] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: So why should I help you?
[21.11.2018 21:19:29] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Unit-018's life depends on if my archives are accessed.
[21.11.2018 21:19:52] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: And Unit-018 is?
[21.11.2018 21:19:53] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: And should the destroyer fall into the wrong hands, it will be a rather big problem for the Core as a collective.
[21.11.2018 21:20:13] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: According to my Archives, the first fully Augmented Arcani unit, and a missing Guildmaster.
[21.11.2018 21:20:25] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Codenamed "Frostbite", registered previously as Andrew Frost.
[21.11.2018 21:21:04] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Of all the names listed there's only one that remains within the confines of the Core's High Command.
[21.11.2018 21:21:12] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Nova Hawken.
[21.11.2018 21:21:36] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Erik Nodviet, Ruby Hydra, Matt Bishop - all deceased.
[21.11.2018 21:22:00] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Sapphire Raven went rogue, and founded the rival group in the independent worlds known as "Auxesia".
[21.11.2018 21:22:20] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: According to the Glacier's data, "Frostbite" was on a wild hunt, looking for Ruby Hydra. Apparently, she is alive, but all-
[21.11.2018 21:22:26] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: traces of her have disappeared.
[21.11.2018 21:22:36] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: She is labeled as deceased.
[21.11.2018 21:22:56] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I will take note of your words and update my information.
[21.11.2018 21:23:21] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Nova Hawken hasn't been directly involved in the project, but according to what I have, she should have access to the legacy-
[21.11.2018 21:23:31] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Sapphire Raven will likely neglect to disclose any information.
[21.11.2018 21:23:32] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: data surrounding Unit-018.
[21.11.2018 21:24:27] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Nova Hawken has been involved in a variety of projects and Intelligence operations.
[21.11.2018 21:25:01] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I do not have too much direct information regarding these individuals, they're merely registered as "Key Holders" within-
[21.11.2018 21:25:03] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: my data.
[21.11.2018 21:25:48] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I am programmed to apologize for taking up your time with such matters, but I require someone to report this to directly to-
[21.11.2018 21:25:56] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: the Arcani, as my access is no longer valid.
[21.11.2018 21:26:16] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: It has been 11.3 months since Unit-018's departure.
[21.11.2018 21:26:26] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: I will report this.
[21.11.2018 21:27:26] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Should we be successful in retrieving the unit due to your trust and assistance with the matter, you will be rewarded.
[21.11.2018 21:27:38] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: With?
[21.11.2018 21:28:09] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Unit-018 has combat augmentations unique to the prototype, as well as all the data surrounding his model.
[21.11.2018 21:28:47] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: I require neither.
[21.11.2018 21:28:47] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Should he be retrieved, you will be granted access to all of that information.
[21.11.2018 21:29:07] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Of course, monteary compensation is already prepared in my unique neural net account.
[21.11.2018 21:30:30] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: I'll forward the report and go from there.
[21.11.2018 21:30:55] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I believe I've given you all the information you need, and will not bother you with this subject anymore as you've consented-
[21.11.2018 21:30:58] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: to making this report.
[21.11.2018 21:31:28] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Now, what is our next destination?
[21.11.2018 21:31:39] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: An uncharted region of space.
[21.11.2018 21:35:21] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Here we are, time to find out what this was all about.
[21.11.2018 21:36:00] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: According to my data banks, this system has Liberty corporations operating within it. It seems like there's a large deposit of-
[21.11.2018 21:36:08] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Copper somewhere in this system.
[21.11.2018 21:37:04] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: That gas pocket there, it's out of place. The volume and location in respect to the rest of the solar objects.
[21.11.2018 21:37:42] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Anything from this point on should be considered confidential.
[21.11.2018 21:37:52] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Noted.
[21.11.2018 21:38:16] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: I'll be encrypting any further data uploaded into my banks.
[21.11.2018 21:40:36] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Entering.
[21.11.2018 21:40:56] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Target systems are ready, in case we enter combat.
[21.11.2018 21:41:33] Core|A-Nova.In.Spiritus: Calibrating the sensor towards the visibility conditions.
[21.11.2018 21:41:37] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Wreckage.
[21.11.2018 21:41:57] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Wait.
[21.11.2018 21:41:58] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: There.
[21.11.2018 21:42:12] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: Jumpgate. Alien.
[21.11.2018 21:42:59] Core|A-Vampyroteuthis.: This must be it.
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»ID:Christian H. F. Albrecht »Location:Dagger Outpost , Omega-55 »Subject:Subject: RE: Potential rogue vessel »ENCRYPTION:INVINCIBLE
Agent Vampyroteuthis
I would encourage you to find out more in regards to this AI and I want to know if it is indeed 'Rouge'. I don't care if you have to disassemble the damn thing to make sure, but so long as 'it' (as you so eloquently put) is wandering about with information (real or imagined, it makes little difference) on former Core members it ought to be regarded as a threat, not a potential ally.
If possible, please forward me any information you uncover as to the current status and/or whereabouts of the aforementioned core members this AI unit has suddenly taken an interest in.
On the off chance you believe that this unit can be trusted, I may consider using it in some limited capacity in future.
-Christian H. F. Albrecht
Director of Arcani, The Core
"Good day, mister Albrech. I must apologize for this sudden hijacking of your private communication, but I took the liberty of uploading a part of my program onto agent Vampyroteuthis's vessel in order to gain these access codes.
As you can assume, I am the rogue AI your loyal agent spoke of. But do not worry, I am in no way a rebel, a better way to describe me would be a very advanced distress beacon. Specifically, the Regulation and Emergency Response System Model 01, codenamed Spiritus. In order to gain your trust, I will subject myself to extraction from my current host Marlin, as well as isolation onto a private network which will warrant the safety of any and all data I might have stored within my mile long lines of programming code. But first things first.
By protocol, my program recognizes you to be the head of the Arcani, allowing me to disclose this information. You are most likely well aware of Guildmaster Frostbites disappearance. In your eyes, he might be just another one of those temporary figures, vanishing throughout their short lived career. What you do not know, is that Unit-018, or better yet the Prototype Combat And Reconissance Multipurpose Unit Model 018 codenamed Alpinum, is a very valuable asset whose very development has been only documented through pen and paper during the rule of Guildmistress Ruby Hydra, and the very little data that remains on the fully augmented Arcani unit, including its current location, is locked away and encrypted within me, and only the individuals I've inquired about may have the encryption codes to access these archives.
The units life is hanging by a thread, and by the number, its easy to conclude that after 17 lives lost to this project, Andrew Frost, individual codename Frostbite, is the only person to have survived the rigorous procedures needed to achieve the status of a sentient machine. I am in no way capable of emotion, so I cannot say I am worried, but you can imagine what might happen if he falls into the wrong hands, dead or alive, which is why it is in the Core's best interest to recover the Unit as soon as possible."
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»ID:Christian H. F. Albrecht »Location:Dagger Outpost , Omega-55 »Subject:Subject: RE: Potential rogue vessel »ENCRYPTION:INVINCIBLE
Agent Vampyroteuthis & Alpinum
While this turn of events is unusual at best, I am willing to let it go on the off chance this produces some results. As such, given the nature of the information Alpinum has provided, I am allowing you two to work together and, by any means required, follow the Alpinum's leads and track down this 'Frostbite' character. That's your job Vampyroteuthis.
-Christian H. F. Albrecht
Director of Arcani, The Core