DEEP SPACE RESEARCH We go where others turn around
Dr. Richard Batsbak
From : Dr. Richard Batsbak
To : The Order Overwatch Protectorate
Subject : Study of Nomad Jumpgates
Encryption level :High
Guten Tag die Damen und Herren,
I am currently working on a project that deals with jump holes. I can discuss more details with you at a later time.
For my work it is essential to understand how the nomads traveled from system to system and how their technology works.
Therefore I would appreciate it if you would allow me to examine one of the various normad jumpgates located in the Omicrons.
I have a reliable source of information about the existence of a jump gate in Omicron Minor.
Since I know that you are particularly "careful" as far as nomadic technology is involved, I thought it only fair to ask for your permission and assistance beforehand.
I would be very happy to receive a reply from you and if you could help me to continue my work.
Respectfully,
Captain of the research vessel "New Horizon"
Administrator of the "Forschungsinstituit Arnsberg"
Dr. Richard Batsbak,
Admiral Solandros
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Hail Doctor Richard,
Allow me to introduce myself, I am known as Admiral Solandros of the Order Overwatch and I have been asked to decide on your request.
You are correct regarding our...reservations I suppose would be a way of putting it, regarding technology used by the Nomads.
That said, if there is merit to your research that might align with our goals of protecting Humanity against the alien threat, we might be able to work something out.
Please forward those details you mentioned regarding your research so we can come to a proper decision.
DEEP SPACE RESEARCH We go where others turn around
Dr. Richard Batsbak
From : Dr. Richard Batsbak
To : The Order Overwatch Protectorate
Subject : Study of Nomad Jumpgates
Encryption level :High
Guten Tag Admiral Solandros,
I am working on a theory of mine that says that jump holes can also be created artificially.
As you already know, jumpholes are nothing else than gravitonic distortions in space.
Such circumstances occur more often than you might think, but only in very special cases a jumphole is created.
My research has shown that it is possible to cause these peculiarities artificially.
I don't want to bore you with the details, but I am currently on the way to build a device that can do this.
However, I have encountered a problem that may cause the whole project to fail.
It is about the energy that is needed. Currently there is hardly any energy source that can supply as much energy in as short a time as I need.
Therefore, I would like to study the Normad jump gates to understand how their technology works.
Also interesting for me would be the energy supply of their facilities and how they produce and store energy.
Respectfully,
Captain of the research vessel "New Horizon"
Administrator of the "Forschungsinstituit Arnsberg"
I apologize for the lateness of this reply, Doctor. Ours is a hectic duty, one that ebbs and flows as an ocean might...though usually floods, to be frank. I am Admiral Jeremy Hunter, and while Admiral Solandros is indisposed at the time, I was tasked with handling your transmission at the moment.
Nomad technology is something that, quite frankly, we trust very little people with. You can look to the Core and their expansionist ideals, Liberty's black ops, Rheinland's carelessness during 801. It is not something we easily allows - especially when it comes to the Omicron Minor system. To us it is sacred - a sacred graveyard that is a monument to our failures. To the power the Nomads can unleash upon us all. That they will, unleash upon us all.
You would be required - as would all your support staff - to undergo regular trials to ensure there is no infestation or indoctrination. The Order would have to deploy picket vessels to protect your vessels, as well as Marine guards to ensure nothing amiss happens onboard. This is for your protection as much as humanity's.
With that said...the possibilities of making artificial jump holes, being an autonomous paramilitary organization, is not something we can ignore. Not only would it greatly help the movements of our vessels in operations around Sirius - but once the Order is no more, once the alien threat is dealt with? The boon to humanity would be invaluable. Humanitarian vessels would be able to shorten travel times, much needed supplies can get places faster. The possibilities are endless for the advancement of humanity. Unfortunately, like many great advances...it comes down to the depressing fact that military application is the forefront of technological advancement these days.
If you can agree to our terms - if you can settle your conscious with the fact we, the Order, will utilize this to protect humanity in any way we can - then we can strike a deal.
I wish our sector was not one embroiled in the embers of war, a season unending. But that is the lot we have.
We await your decision in the matter.
Respectfully,
-Admiral Jeremy Hunter
OCV Oathkeeper
4th Battlegroup - Last Scion
Natsumi Hideyoshi (The Order) | Alexis Hunter (Liberty Navy) |
DEEP SPACE RESEARCH We go where others turn around
Dr. Richard Batsbak
From : Dr. Richard Batsbak
To : The Order Overwatch Protectorate
Subject : Study of Nomad Jumpgates
Encryption level :High
Dear Admiral Hunter,
I'm afraid I'm used to delays.
So it is not so bad.
I understand your concerns about Nomad technology only too well.
So I agree with all the measures you want to take, or have to take, to ensure our safety. And I will support you as much as I can.
Since I had planned to conduct this expedition with the Bustard carrier "New Horizon", we have enough space on board to accommodate the marines, as well as maintain and supply the escort ships.
As you said, this technology would be a huge step forward.
We could open jump holes at short notice to get supplies and other humanitarian aid to disaster zones without wasting precious time.
We could also make remote regions more accessible until one of the big companies has built stable jump gates there.
On the other hand, I am also aware that sooner or later this technology will be used for dubious purposes.
It could be used to transport contraband or even warships.
Once the technology gets into the wrong hands, there will be no way to stop it, and you can only trust people's common sense...
Respectfully,
Captain of the research vessel "New Horizon"
Administrator of the "Forschungsinstituit Arnsberg"