-Cerberus Network Update-
Loading Data Packs 1 - Source Unknown - Link reinforced
Re-writing Data Protocols - 100%
Updating Transmission Interface - 100%
Systemlink Re-writed - 100%
Quantum Protocol Status : Version 2.0a
Secure Channel : Yes
Update Completed.
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[color=#FF9900][font=Dungeon]I speak aboard my secret vessel that will be introduced soon to the Cerberus Fleet. My top engineers worked hard analyzing the previous schematics of the warship Terminus, and so they developed it's twin. Thus, the new vessel will become the main operation headquarters of Cerberus, meaning that the Legion will become it's all-time supporting warship. The secret location of the Cerberus fleet will be delivered via SKYP3 communication protocol into the secure channel. The first meeting will occur in almost 4 days. Prepare your ships for "The Arrival". Many changed during my departure but I always watched your moves. I've seen you progressed. It is time for radical changes in our "modus operandi" as a ... very good friend of mine said once.
Carry on.
[color=#000000]My friend, the doors of Cerberus are, and will always remain, open. Contact me through the secure channels and we shall rendezvous at a destination of your choice.
The Legion will watch the back of your vessel Doctor.
[color=#000000]Message received. All systems are operational and fully functional, onboard facilities are now properly equipped and ready to offer assistance. The Fading Sun will be ready for the Arrival.
[font=Agency FB][color=#000000]PRIORITY: [color=#FFFFFF]Confidential ENCRYPTION:Confidential IDENTIFICATION:Captain Corazon Santiago, Cerberus. SOURCE:RV-Fading Sun, Omicron-100 SUBJECT:Disciplinary action on lieutenant Stefan Nikolic
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Lieutenant Stefan Nikolic is suspended from active duty for 48 hours for aggravated insubordination and failing to respond to direct orders under red condition. His vessel RV-Orion is to be confined on Lisbon Station until the expiration of the suspension; any superior officer during this period can grant him a special permission to use the ship in simulated combat training but under no circumstances he or the ship will be allowed to leave Omicron-100.
SPEFIFICATION: me and the lieutenant assisted the Order primary fleet, along with some indies, to defend Omicron Minor against a BHG assault; after the necessary cleaning operation on the far side of the Delta hole, I deemed it unnecessary to expose Cerberus war assets to extended dangers in further pursuing the retreating enemies, also given that Order forces by that moment already gathered a substantial number of ships. Lieutenant Nikolic failed to respond to my fall back order and threatened to abandon Cerberus because of it. After presumedly noting the futility of his actions, he changed his mind and retreated.
[font=Dungeon][color=#FF9966]Excellent report captain Santiago, but your job isn't over yet. The sub-dimensional space scanners found some strange radio frequencies and signals coming from the Alien Jumpgate in Omicron Minor. Further more, the origins of the frequencies are even more deeper. The scanners indicated that there is a high probability that something happened inside the K'Vosh Dyson Sphere. As we know there was the first activated Hypergate, part of the massive universal Hypergate network developed by the ancient K'Vosh empire. Some interesting anomalies have been detected on the surface of the unknown planet orbiting the massive Dyson Sphere. What is your current task. Gather as many operatives as you can and head towards Omicron Major. Analyze the unknown planet, track the source of the signal, and if possible, access the entrance to the mighty Dyson Sphere. If my speculations will come to be true, then agents, consider "Operation Black Virgo" re-opened. Now Cerberus has the power and the necessary resources for this kind of missions.
[color=#000000]Cerberus Operatives, we have encountered a breach of our system. This fellow was travelling in an unknown ship towards the Delta Jumphole coming from Alaska.
When we asked this man what he was doing he replied he was on a trade mission towards Crete. However, he did not stop when we asked him to and even worse, he got through Alaska.... Thus far the scientists do not know how this breach could occur, but when we see this man we should stop him, scan him and if necessary, purge him.
..::The following is an account of what took place on the 19 July::..
Greetings
I was on my way back to Lisbon station in Omicron-100, after having successfully escorted a Zoner Barge transport. Upon my arrival in Omicron Minor I was greeted by a wing of Secondary Fleet pilots, who were preparing for a raid on Alaska. I was invited to join, however I declined as my ship was in desperate need of re-supply. I wished them luck and continued on my way.
It seemed that just as the last Secondary fleet member jumped to Alaska and disappeared off my scope, a strange signature popped up on screen to replace it. I have had enough exposure to this kind of thing so recognize that this strange signature's source was most likely that of a Nomad ship. I investigated as my duty dictates. After about two minutes of searching my fears were confirmed, it was a Nomad. However this Nomad seemed to be different somehow, if only I had known why...
Regardless of this I began to monitor the vessel, approaching with extreme caution. I sent out a broadcast message to the system so as to warn any agents present. The Nomad was now aware of me and the fact that I was watching it. I continued to approach so that I could get a decent scan of the ship and possibly an image of the vessel.[color=#FFFFCC][1] As I got closer and closer the alien seemed to become more and more aware of me. Suddenly, to my extreme amazement, the Nomad attempted to communicate with me. It basically asked me what I wanted, after having to take a few deep breathes to calm down, I replied by saying, "To monitor you alien". I spent the next five minutes scanning and waiting to see if it would "talk" again. However this was not the case, the Nomad activated its cruise and proceeded towards the Omicron-92 jump hole. It left the system and all I had now was a choice... Follow the alien and potentially acquire vital intel or be happy with what I've got and call it a day. I chose to follow, which was in truth very unwise as I was a loan ship entering it's domain.
I was ready for just about anything when I reached O-92, weapons and thruster ready to go. I was greeted by nothing. I assumed the Nomad was either at the Nomad Structure within the system or it had moved on to Tohoku, and since there was no way I was mad enough to enter Tohoku alone, I headed for the Nomad structure. My hunch was correct and once I was in the proximity of the structure, there it was, the strange ship signature. [2] The Nomad was just above the center of the structure, I again took great care with observing it. After about five minutes it once again became aware of me. I was hoping for some kind of interaction, just not the kind I received...
It was at this point I started to feel light headed and slowly develop a headache, at first I thought nothing of it, but then the Nomad uttered something that struck fear into my very soul... "You named Beckz, feel a headache?"[3] I then realized that my headache was because the Nomad was attempting to "infect" me. After a split-second, with as much speed as possible, I cut of all scanning and observation links I had to the Nomad and attempted to flee. My cruise was disabled by the Nomad who claimed to be "helping" me. I told it to stay out of my head and that I refused to become its puppet. [4] All I was trying to do was to get the hell back into Order controlled space, but the Nomad had me... The Minor hole was at least 45-k away, I had no choice but to fight. I shot at the Nomad and as soon as it's shields were down and I was able to land a few hull shots, my headache seemed to completely disappear. This is when the Nomad's focus shifted to my termination. I contined to flee and get back to minor, by the time I reached the hole my ship was severely damaged. I was relived when I jumped and couldn't wait to see some friendly ships. However my hopes were shattered after my ship's warning systems lit up... there it was, the very same Nomad. (It jumped after me but reached the system before me, just another example of how advanced they are). Again my cruise was disrupted by it, I was in a lot of trouble now as my ship was falling apart. Luckily I was able to make it back to battleships Isis, finally the Nomad let me be. [5] My engines were completely disabled so I was drifting, a CFC agent by the name of CFC_Infinity greeted me after I warned the system of the Nomad, I told the CFC agent that my head hurt. This made him very wary and insisted I land on Toledo. He provided me with bots for a quick patch up and then escorted me into Toledo quarantine. This is were I lost consciousness. (This is the point at which my memory fails me, so the rest is what I was told)
My commander Captain Gaiman was contacted and arrived about five hours later. Both my ship and myself were loaded up onto her Geb class assault carrier and we made way to Freeport 11 in Omicron Delta. I have been under the care of both Zoner and Cerberus experts and am thrilled to report I have been cleared of all Nomad related problems. I have been declared 100% fit and ready to return to active duty.
I owe a great deal to firstly CFC_Infinity whom without I would probably still be drifting, and to the Zoner and Cerberus experts who helped with my recovery. Thank you to all of you.
All I ask now is that this report acts as a warning to all... [color=#FF0000]UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW A NOMAD BY YOURSELF.
To : [color=#FF9900]Cerberus Leadership
[font=Battlefield][color=#000000]Priority :Very High Encryption :Code Cerberus-Omega 2130-A/234 Subject :Notice
I analyzed the progress from distance. Your initiative is impressive Major Santiago. Both you and Daniels have gone far over my expectations. Thus I will give you some schematics to a new series of AIs, more complex and more "offensive" Because 505 sent direct feedback to me, and I wasn't pleased to see the "Interference". Probably you are wondering where am I now ? As I put my fellow old mates from the Order Primary to assign me as MIA as I think *chuckles* I am somewhere in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy with Thanix orbiting a rare space phenomena, a sun being consumed by a black hole, slowly, slowly but effectively, and I wish it would stay just between us, don't spoil the information outside, especially to the Hunters. And to make a side note, this is how you need to continue the Initiative Alpha. As I finish the final schematics and assembly processes, the technical data will be sent to your desk with a highly encrypted protocol. I tell you only this, Scutum and Perseus will be released soon.