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|name = Testing Facilities | |name = Testing Facilities | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = Testing Facilities.jpg | ||
|quote = Testing Facilities Wreck <br>Apparently set up to study nearby Talocan technology, this station has been buckled and broken by numerous impacts, possibly from material thrown up from the devastated planet below. The array of Talocan static gates nearby is eerily intact and seems to be functional to some degree.<br><br>Spatial Rift <br>Superficially similar to natural phenomena observed throughout space, this spatial rift appears to be artificially generated by a Talocan static gate array. Observations have shown that large quantities of dangerous gamma radiation and x-rays are pouring out of the rift. If this tear in space-time leads anywhere it is likely to be very inhospitable.<br><br>Talocan Static Gate <br>This standing structure shares many similar aspects with modern acceleration gates. Whispers among Talocan lore-keepers tell of the Talocan's firm grasp of astronautical engineering, and this gate may offer some insight into this ancient race's knowledge.<br><br>Talocan Disruption Tower <br>The Talocan disruption tower is the most mysterious of the Talocan structures. Although certainly a part of the Talocan station, its hinges and propulsion systems imply ready removal from stations, but the peaks and points are unlike any current weapon grouping or turret structure. The tower appears as more of a mechanical syringe than a defense turret, but that may be just speculation. Regardless of the theories, the disruption tower is an unsettling relic of the Talocans. | |quote = Testing Facilities Wreck <br>Apparently set up to study nearby Talocan technology, this station has been buckled and broken by numerous impacts, possibly from material thrown up from the devastated planet below. The array of Talocan static gates nearby is eerily intact and seems to be functional to some degree.<br><br>Spatial Rift <br>Superficially similar to natural phenomena observed throughout space, this spatial rift appears to be artificially generated by a Talocan static gate array. Observations have shown that large quantities of dangerous gamma radiation and x-rays are pouring out of the rift. If this tear in space-time leads anywhere it is likely to be very inhospitable.<br><br>Talocan Static Gate <br>This standing structure shares many similar aspects with modern acceleration gates. Whispers among Talocan lore-keepers tell of the Talocan's firm grasp of astronautical engineering, and this gate may offer some insight into this ancient race's knowledge.<br><br>Talocan Disruption Tower <br>The Talocan disruption tower is the most mysterious of the Talocan structures. Although certainly a part of the Talocan station, its hinges and propulsion systems imply ready removal from stations, but the peaks and points are unlike any current weapon grouping or turret structure. The tower appears as more of a mechanical syringe than a defense turret, but that may be just speculation. Regardless of the theories, the disruption tower is an unsettling relic of the Talocans. | ||
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|name = Epicenter | |name = Epicenter | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = Thera picenter.jpg | ||
|quote =Talocan Polestar <br>The central piece of this Talocan station is the Polestar, the nerve center of the complex and the heart of Talocan survival. Though dilapidated and unusable, the Polestar's outer hull holds many propulsion jets and mini-generators, implying its use as a self-sufficient structure with independent capabilities. From the burn marks around the propulsion thrusters, this Polestar has been jettisoned many times as a necessary structure for a migrant culture.<br><br>Talocan Extraction Silo <br>This towering structure contains all the basic elements of a regular silo: cavernous storage areas, thick walls, extensive ventilation, etc. Based on the scans of this silo, however, the silo's previous contents are unknown. The residue from inside reveals nothing known in modern times, or even odd genetic combinations. Whatever its contents, the silo emits an unfamiliar – and uneasy – presence.<br><br>Sleeper Preservation Conduit <br>Tiny windows looking out into space offer a glimpse past this structure's impressive armor plating and through to the strange sights within. Barely visible in the dim light are rows upon rows of small chambers, stretching out endlessly inside the darkened hallways of this mammoth conduit. A myriad of connective wires interlace with giant pipelines, feeding into every area of the facility. Although they can be seen coiling up through the foundations, the compounds they are ferrying remain a mystery. | |quote =Talocan Polestar <br>The central piece of this Talocan station is the Polestar, the nerve center of the complex and the heart of Talocan survival. Though dilapidated and unusable, the Polestar's outer hull holds many propulsion jets and mini-generators, implying its use as a self-sufficient structure with independent capabilities. From the burn marks around the propulsion thrusters, this Polestar has been jettisoned many times as a necessary structure for a migrant culture.<br><br>Talocan Extraction Silo <br>This towering structure contains all the basic elements of a regular silo: cavernous storage areas, thick walls, extensive ventilation, etc. Based on the scans of this silo, however, the silo's previous contents are unknown. The residue from inside reveals nothing known in modern times, or even odd genetic combinations. Whatever its contents, the silo emits an unfamiliar – and uneasy – presence.<br><br>Sleeper Preservation Conduit <br>Tiny windows looking out into space offer a glimpse past this structure's impressive armor plating and through to the strange sights within. Barely visible in the dim light are rows upon rows of small chambers, stretching out endlessly inside the darkened hallways of this mammoth conduit. A myriad of connective wires interlace with giant pipelines, feeding into every area of the facility. Although they can be seen coiling up through the foundations, the compounds they are ferrying remain a mystery. | ||
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|name = Expedition Command Outpost Wreck | |name = Expedition Command Outpost Wreck | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = Expedition Command Outpost Wreck.jpg | ||
|quote =Scarred and scorched by devastating forces, this wrecked station apparently served as the command post for the Sanctuary expedition to Thera. Wreathed in clouds of plasma, gas and dust, the station's destruction, while not absolute, is profound and the interior has been gutted by fire and explosions.<br><br>Matyrhan Lakat-Hro <br>Surviving markings on the wreck of this Hel-class supercarrier identify it as the Matyrhan Lakat-Hro. In many places symbols of the Thukker Tribe are present along with numerous caravan markings that appear to confirm a link to the lost Lakat-Hro Great Caravan. | |quote =Scarred and scorched by devastating forces, this wrecked station apparently served as the command post for the Sanctuary expedition to Thera. Wreathed in clouds of plasma, gas and dust, the station's destruction, while not absolute, is profound and the interior has been gutted by fire and explosions.<br><br>Matyrhan Lakat-Hro <br>Surviving markings on the wreck of this Hel-class supercarrier identify it as the Matyrhan Lakat-Hro. In many places symbols of the Thukker Tribe are present along with numerous caravan markings that appear to confirm a link to the lost Lakat-Hro Great Caravan. | ||
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|name = Planetary Colonization Office Wreck | |name = Planetary Colonization Office Wreck | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = Planetary Colonization Office Wreck.jpg | ||
|quote =Perhaps the saddest testament to the shattered dreams of the expedition to Thera, this wrecked station seems to have been established as a coordinating center for the colonization of the planet it orbits. As Thera VIII is shattered and wracked by titanic quakes, such an effort would seem improbable unless the shattering happened relatively recently. | |quote =Perhaps the saddest testament to the shattered dreams of the expedition to Thera, this wrecked station seems to have been established as a coordinating center for the colonization of the planet it orbits. As Thera VIII is shattered and wracked by titanic quakes, such an effort would seem improbable unless the shattering happened relatively recently. | ||
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|name = Thera XII - The Sanctuary Institute of Paleocybernetics | |name = Thera XII - The Sanctuary Institute of Paleocybernetics | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = The Sanctuary Institute of Paleocybernetics.jpg | ||
|quote =Tasked with investigating ancient yet still functioning artificial intelligence systems, this station is home to the Sanctuary’s foremost experts in the behavior and anatomy of the enigmatic Sleeper drones. | |quote =Tasked with investigating ancient yet still functioning artificial intelligence systems, this station is home to the Sanctuary’s foremost experts in the behavior and anatomy of the enigmatic Sleeper drones. | ||
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|name = Thera XIII - The Sanctuary Applied Gravitation Laboratory | |name = Thera XIII - The Sanctuary Applied Gravitation Laboratory | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = The Sanctuary Applied Gravitation Laboratory.jpg | ||
|quote = This station houses the Sanctuary’s cutting-edge graviton physics research facility. Approaching vessels are advised to carefully follow all instructions from traffic controllers, as potentially hazardous spatial distortions may be present in the immediate vicinity. | |quote = This station houses the Sanctuary’s cutting-edge graviton physics research facility. Approaching vessels are advised to carefully follow all instructions from traffic controllers, as potentially hazardous spatial distortions may be present in the immediate vicinity. | ||
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|name = Thera XII - The Sanctuary Surveillance Observatory | |name = Thera XII - The Sanctuary Surveillance Observatory | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = The Sanctuary Surveillance Observatory.jpg | ||
|quote = The advanced omni-spectral sensor arrays equipped to this station enable detailed observation and tracking of the Sleeper activity anywhere in this massive star system. | |quote = The advanced omni-spectral sensor arrays equipped to this station enable detailed observation and tracking of the Sleeper activity anywhere in this massive star system. | ||
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|name = Thera XIV - The Sanctuary Fullerene Loom | |name = Thera XIV - The Sanctuary Fullerene Loom | ||
|system = Thera | |system = Thera | ||
|image = | |image = The Sanctuary Fullerene Loom.jpg | ||
|quote =This station contains equipment dedicated to the delicate task of processing and manipulating fullerene-rich gases and their byproducts. The resulting polymers are used in multiple applications throughout Thera, enabling continued expansion and maintenance of the Sanctuary’s expedition. | |quote =This station contains equipment dedicated to the delicate task of processing and manipulating fullerene-rich gases and their byproducts. The resulting polymers are used in multiple applications throughout Thera, enabling continued expansion and maintenance of the Sanctuary’s expedition. | ||