DarkStar Sphere
22-04-2008, 21:30
What follows is a summary of DarkStar Sphere's earliest internal records. Time is measured in long DarkStar time units (1 LTU is slightly over 5 terran years, current time is LTU 57).
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0 Earliest recorded time. Memory loss is evident. Self-analysis begins.
1 Analysis complete. Unable to regain lost memory or find cause of loss, but other systems in good order. Design indicates that Sphere is intended for symbiotic relationship with organic life. No organic life present. Search for suitable lifeforms begins.
9 Star system found with two inhabited planets. Study begins.
10 Attempt made to establish relationship with technologically advance civilisation on first planet. Lifeforms respond by launching nuclear missile at Sphere, resulting in 20% destruction.
11 Attempt made to establish relationship with primitive lifeforms on second planet. Lifeforms have no language, so Sphere detachables launched to acquire specimens and implant neural interface for telepathic communication.
12 Relationship establishment evaluated as successful. Lifeforms henceforth referred to as Agents. Research on further genetic and cybernetic augmentation begins.
13 Agents begin mining operations, bringing material to Sphere for repairs and expansion.
21 Sphere size now at 300% of original. Inhabitants of first planet begin interplanetary exploration. Sphere leaves star system with agents on board.
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Between LTU 21 and present, DarkStar has continued to increase Sphere size and Agent population.
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0 Earliest recorded time. Memory loss is evident. Self-analysis begins.
1 Analysis complete. Unable to regain lost memory or find cause of loss, but other systems in good order. Design indicates that Sphere is intended for symbiotic relationship with organic life. No organic life present. Search for suitable lifeforms begins.
9 Star system found with two inhabited planets. Study begins.
10 Attempt made to establish relationship with technologically advance civilisation on first planet. Lifeforms respond by launching nuclear missile at Sphere, resulting in 20% destruction.
11 Attempt made to establish relationship with primitive lifeforms on second planet. Lifeforms have no language, so Sphere detachables launched to acquire specimens and implant neural interface for telepathic communication.
12 Relationship establishment evaluated as successful. Lifeforms henceforth referred to as Agents. Research on further genetic and cybernetic augmentation begins.
13 Agents begin mining operations, bringing material to Sphere for repairs and expansion.
21 Sphere size now at 300% of original. Inhabitants of first planet begin interplanetary exploration. Sphere leaves star system with agents on board.
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Between LTU 21 and present, DarkStar has continued to increase Sphere size and Agent population.