Hortensius System Scanning Anomaly

Transmitted: 2nd Lt Torben Bax
Date: 2703707.M41
Monitoring Station: Φψξ, Hortensius V
Astropath: Alephus Thainian
Security Clearance: Crudus
Ref: SCTR.RPTS.02309/H
Received: Imperial Naval Base, Carnak 5
Subject: Hortensius System Scanning Anomaly
Thought for the day: A penitent man is a wise man

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Lord Commander,

Our Augurs show anomalous power readings from Hortensius Prime. Multiple power spikes have been detected in the previous 24 hours. No previous readings of such magnitude can be found in the station databanks. Our Adept Exquiro insists these readings are only comparable with starship engines. He has been given three days penitential servitude in the sewage ducts for his foolishness. No ships have visited this system since 942M40. It could not possibly be a locally produced vessel as Hortensius prime is a dead world and no life forms have ever been found in this system.

Your faithful servant,

Torben Bax
2nd Lt of his imperial majesty’s navy, commanding

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Know Your Enemy

Transmitted: The Notorious Scribe of JTB
Date: 2102707.M41
Location: Universitas Ottawagensis, Facultas Biologicus
Security Clearance: Arcus
Recieved: ------------ Access denied --------------
Ref: Blg.Strt.Hllvryn.21207
Thought for the day: Knowledge is power. Power brings responsibility. Is that what you really want?

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Greetings my Lords,

I have followed my instructions faithfully and the system is now ready. All information pertaining to unusual events in the vicinty of the Aleph Sector shall be relayed to you through this channel. I will include private messages, database search requests and all the information from other sources I can obtain. I understand the need for the risks invovled due to the higher purpose we all serve.

Your faithful scribe,

The Notorious JTB

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