Novice AX Combat CMDR Bad Kat~ Log entry 14 MAR 3309 -
14 Mar 2023CMDR BadKat
Novice AX Combat CMDR Bad Kat~ Log entry 14 MAR 3309 - "Internal thoughts and dialog on the current status of the war." It has come to my attention that there is a potentially overlooked aspect of our war, though we are pushing the fight and encouraging young lads such as myself to get geared and ready to fight for Mankind it would seem that sometimes we should look beyond our iron-sight's and consider the bigger picture. I have, myself been known to do some poking around as exploration would be too serious of a label to call it. Visiting sites such as those of Guardian origin, crash landings and those of the mysterious garden weed variety with all their barnacles gifting us fruits in the shape and form of meta alloys, I was taken aback and fascinated by the sudden and unexpected visit from our not so friendly sunflower neighbors. The abrupt frightfulness that ran my blood cold on my leisurely day at my local barnacle garden locked up my SRV's controls as effectively as it did my heart.. the stillness in that moment only hearing the bass and drum of the foreign vessel, it captured my attention completely. For days I could not shake that moment, even with the on going war and fighting my small and undeveloped mind was racking with thoughts of the meaning behind the all important barnacle and what it means on the galactic scale. Today between routine inspections and weapons cleanings I had the time to familiarize myself with the Goid's and their variants when I stumbled upon a Orthrus type, one which as a low ranking combat pilot I have not seen defending Man's great footholds on our further reaching planetary installments. I immediately knew that this more elusive type of tumble weed held significance. Rushing from my cramped but cozy quarters I went to the nearest terminal on station at I Sola in Brestla and began looking through any news on these Orthrus types and what if anything we knew about them. Of course I don't have clearance for the cutting edge information and to think that I'd be let in on what the Smarty boys at the Nova Science Team are cooking up would be like letting a monkey fly my fighter but I was determined. Far as I can tell the Orthrus is linked with the barnacle sights, potentially seeding them if not harvesting some form of energy from them and as such I believe it is the type I encountered that day I changed forever. Further entry- "A lucky occurrence."
Later that same day on my way to the local mess hall I overheard a more veteran pilot discussing something with one of his crew, this CMDR was jolly but distinguished, proudly wearing the Nova Navy crest upon his breast and his rankings on his sleeves. Normally I don't make it a habit of eavesdropping on senior staff but what he was saying about Systems in Alert status was to me like a flame to the moth. I marched over introducing myself learning his name was none other then famed CMDR Eclipse also known as "The Pony." He had a friendly demeanor and I was grateful to have met him in person as the other rare few times I've been in his presence he has been coordinating strikes in which I was honored to participate in. I immediately albeit potentially not with much class asked him what he knew about these Alert systems and he mentioned that is where the Thargoids send these Elusive Orthrus. My heart froze, intently I listen. Getting the hint CMDR Eclipse went on with what else he knew, of how they are monitoring signal sources in these systems and have been known to drop probes and interact with them. Warning me that if I saw one I must collect if not destroy it before they have a chance to. At that moment something clicked for me. Thanking CMDR Eclipse I ran toward my quarters and armed with my log book I began cataloging these events as to not lose any information.
"Just a gut feeling"
I don't presume to know much of anything, my trigger finger being my strongest asset as of yet, working my reputation within the Nova Navy I still have much to prove but I believe.. no I feel I am onto something. Could there be more to these Orthrus in Alert systems or potentially in other System states? Could they be planting barnacles for energy or recharge purposes? If so, can they be interacted with, opened or activated with items such as Thargoid Sensors or even more to the point.. Destroyed? I intend to head out there armed with a detailed surface scanner and not a few cannons and find out. If anyone reads this whether I make it back or not, may you have success where I do not, perhaps someone will have a Thargoid Sensor and can put it to good use. That is if I or anyone does find a barnacle sight in these systems, if I am right. Glory to Mankind and Godspeed to all who put their lives on the line. ~07