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Requests for tissue samples obtained from the Thargoid Titans has been made by Aegis.

Leon Banerjee, science correspondent for Vox Galactica, reported on the rival initiatives:

"The Titans offer a tremendous opportunity for xenological research, but carry equally significant risks. These involve passing through the Maelstroms' caustic clouds and energy barriers, avoiding Thargoid patrols, and escaping with tissue samples intact. Only the most determined pilots would undertake such missions, and the two leading anti-xeno organisations seek to attract these individuals with considerable payouts."

"There are numerous unique materials identified so far. In this campaign, Aegis is looking to acquire a large stock of tissue samples. These are recovered using research limpets at various points on the Titan's architecture, acquired from minor flaws in the Titan's highly protective outer layers."

"Ships outfitted with a pulse wave xeno scanner and research limpet controller – or a suitable multi-limpet controller - can collect these materials. Aegis has developed its caustic sink launcher and Thargoid pulse neutraliser to pass through the Maelstrom, and will look to use further xenological resources in additional advancements."

Pilots signed up to the Aegis initiative can deliver any Titan tissue samples to Wiberg Station in the Kioskurber system.

If Tier 1 of the campaign is reached, the top 75% of contributors will receive the following paint jobs:

- Alliance Crusader Aegis Garrison
- Federal Gunship Aegis Garrison
- Imperial Clipper Aegis Garrison

The campaign begins on the 15th of June and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Requests for tissue samples obtained from the Thargoid Titans have been made by Azimuth Biotech.

Leon Banerjee, science correspondent for Vox Galactica, reported on the rival initiatives:

"The Titans offer a tremendous opportunity for xenological research, but carry equally significant risks. These involve passing through the Maelstroms' caustic clouds and energy barriers, avoiding Thargoid patrols, and escaping with tissue samples intact. Only the most determined pilots would undertake such missions, and the two leading anti-xeno organisations seek to attract these individuals with considerable payouts."

"There are numerous unique materials identified so far. In this campaign, Azimuth Biotech is looking to acquire a large stock of tissue samples. These are recovered using research limpets at various points on the Titan's architecture, acquired from minor flaws in the Titan's highly protective outer layers."

"Ships outfitted with a pulse wave xeno scanner and research limpet controller – or a suitable multi-limpet controller - can collect these materials. Azimuth Biotech has vowed to use samples to develop 'cutting-edge military countermeasures to Thargoid aggression'."

Pilots signed up to the Azimuth initiative can deliver any Titan tissue samples to Stebler City in the Djeriman system.

If Tier 1 of the campaign is reached, the top 75% of contributors will receive the following paint jobs:

- Eagle Azimuth Callous
- Fer-de-Lance Azimuth Callous
- Krait Mk II Azimuth Callous

The campaign begins on the 15th of June and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Deliveries to the Rabh system will help mass-produce a pulse wave xeno scanner which can analyse Thargoid Titans.

Dr Maximo Fonseca, the Allied scientific liaison to Aegis, outlined the initiative:

"The Thargoid capital ships, now designated as Titans, are the top priority for both military and scientific study. Reaching these gargantuan objects is hazardous since it involves travelling through the Maelstroms' corrosive environment, avoiding hostile Thargoid vessels along the way. But even at close range, ship sensors have been unable to obtain meaningful data on their composition."

"In response, Aegis has fast-tracked a project to modify the xeno scanner originally developed by Professor Ishmael Palin. This adaption utilises the electromagnetic technology found in pulse wave analysers, casting the scanner's range over a much broader area."

Aegis will reward pilots who protect trade ships bringing vital commodities to Muller Terminal in the Rabh system.

The top 25% of contributors will receive a free Pulse Wave Xeno Scanner, which will be placed in storage at Muller Terminal.

The campaign begins on the 25th May 3309 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Deliveries to the Rabh system will help mass-produce a pulse wave xeno scanner which can analyse Thargoid Titans.

Dr Maximo Fonseca, the Allied scientific liaison to Aegis, outlined the initiative:

"The Thargoid capital ships, now designated as Titans, are the top priority for both military and scientific study. Reaching these gargantuan objects is hazardous since it involves travelling through the Maelstroms' corrosive environment, avoiding hostile Thargoid vessels along the way. But even at close range, ship sensors have been unable to obtain meaningful data on their composition."

"In response, Aegis has fast-tracked a project to modify the xeno scanner originally developed by Professor Ishmael Palin. This adaption utilises the electromagnetic technology found in pulse wave analysers, casting the scanner's range over a much broader area."

"Simulated tests show that the pulse wave xeno scanner should be able to identify points of interest on a Titan's hull. But the research effort requires as many pilots as possible to verify our findings out in the field. We are therefore gathering the supplies needed to manufacture the module in large quantities."

Aegis will reward pilots who transport shipments of ceramic composites, polymers, gallium and indium to Muller Terminal in the Rabh system.

If Tier 1 of the campaign is reached, the Pulse Wave Xeno Scanner will be made available at all rescue megaships.

The top 25% of contributors will receive a free Pulse Wave Xeno Scanner, which will be placed in storage at Muller Terminal.

The campaign begins on the 25th May 3309 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Aegis has requested materials in the YZ Ceti system to mass-produce a defence for ships entering the Maelstroms.

Professor Alba Tesreau, head of the tri-superpower agency, announced the initiative at a press conference:

"Final tests have been conducted on the Thargoid pulse neutraliser, which offers ships a brief window of insulation from the energy wave encountered inside a Maelstrom."

"Aegis has been assigned a generous budget to purchase large quantities of materials. These will be used to create a manufacturing and distribution base, making the Thargoid pulse neutraliser commercially available on all rescue megaships."

Aegis has been authorised to redeem bounty hunting vouchers for all wanted ships in the vicinity, since transporting such valuable materials is likely to attract pirates.

The top ten contributors will receive a Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser, which will be placed in storage at the Orunmilla megaship in the Didiomanja system.

As an additional incentive, the top 75% of contributors will receive an Aegis paintjob as follows:

- Imperial Clipper Aegis Rampart
- Federal Gunship Aegis Rampart
- Alliance Crusader Aegis Rampart

The campaign begins on the 2nd May 3309 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.