433.15 | Echoes in the Night
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:38 pm
433.15 | Echoes in the Night
Name: Kiara O'ren
Rank: Jedi Knight
Date(s): 433.15
Location: Republic Dreadnaught "Stalwart", "The Roil" Nebula, Gordian Reach
Members of the Jedi Order present: Kiara O'ren, Donan Healof, Pent Desh, Aren Kelpor
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Level of Exposure: None, Confidential Military Operation
On 433.15, at approximately 1500 GST, I was dispatched by the Jedi Council along with Jedi Knights Pent Desh, Donan Healof, and Aren Kelpor to rendezvous with the Galactic Republic Dreadnaught "Stalwart" to assist in its expedition into a nebula known as "The Roil." The Roil is a luminescent interstellar medium consisting of ionized cosmic dust, debris, and gasses that is largely uncharted. The reason for the expedition was to reach a set of coordinates that Knight AyyaGella uncovered in her investigation into the suspected terrorist attack on the planet of Torque.
Knight AyyaGella was present for the briefing. She told us that she discovered the above mentioned coordinates as the origin for a signal that prompted the disaster. After the signal was broadcast, it triggered a catastrophic meltdown in all Industrial Automation brand DE-unit astromech droids on the planet of Torque. This flaw was originally referenced by the manufacturer, who provided a statement to the Galactic HoloNews and issued a recall for all known, affected units. The HoloNews release continue to state the effects of this meltdown "could include a dangerous detonation of the unit, as well as even EMP bursts that could wipe out on-board electronics including life-support systems on freighters." It would apppear this is what occurred on Torque. It is suspected this dangerous subroutine was purposefully triggered by "The Roilers."
The Roilers are an outlaw group that have extremist political ideologies. The apparent objective of the Roilers is to maintain the independence of, or possibly assume control of, the Gordian Reach sector of space. There are two reasons the Roilers are suspected of triggering the incident on Torque. First, the set of coordinates Knight AyyaGella discovered lays deep within the Roil nebula. As the name of their organization suggests, it is believed the Roilers have a base of operations within the nebula. Secondly, Torque is in a period of election. It is believed that one of the candidates, incumbent Senator Kielbras Pol'cal, tends to favor Galactic Republic ideology and membership. Public polling data seemed to suggest Senator Pol'cal was likely to win the popular vote. It is suspected the terrorist attack was to sew chaos in effort to delay Pol'cal's re-election.
Our objective in entering the Roil nebula was to chart a path through the region, investigate the coordinates Knight AyyaGella provided, and reconnoiter the area to determine if the Roilers did have a base-of-operations in the vicinity. The Dreadnaught "Stalwart" was provided for the mission as it is heavily armored and deflector shields are known not to operate at full capacity within the confines of the nebula. Along with the Stalwarts compliment of starfighters, Master Desh brought his personal freighter, the "Coruscanti Dawn," and Master Kelpor supplied a modified Y-wing that has been outfitted with sophisticated sensor arrays.
We rendezvoused with the Stalwart and were received by Captain Canstont Redoubt of the Republic Navy. Captain Redoubt escorted us to the command bridge and showed us to a navigation station that had been implemented for the express purpose of navigating the Roil. Before proceeding into the Roil, I attempted to reach out with the Force toward the astral phenomena. I could only detect the tumultuous energy of the nebula and nothing specific.
We then entered into the Roil. Masters Desh and Kelpor performed numerous, short-jump, hyperspace calculations in order to chart a course through the nebula. Hazards we encountered in the nebula include high-density pockets of superheated gas, planetoids, a sun with an intense chromosphere, and a black hole that sensors indicated was approximately 10 parsecs in diameter. Luckily, with Masters Desh and Kelpor's calculations, we were able to chart a safe path around these hazards. See Master Kelpor's report for specific details.
When we arrived at the given coordinates, sensors indicated the presence of an XQ-series space station. The station had towing rings, likely indicating it was constructed elsewhere and then hauled to that location in the nebula. Sensors also detected approximately two squadrons of interceptors on perimeter patrol around this station. One light frigate was docked with the station. It is unknown if it is operational. Large insignias painted on the outer hull of the space station seemed to match what local authorities have on file for an emblem of the Roilers. As our orders were to simply reconnoiter the area, and not to engage the Roilers, we gathered what sensor data we could before reversing course and withdrawing from the nebula. Our presence seemed to go undetected by the Roilers.
Related Events
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Confirmed:
- 432.18 // Recall on Previous Generation Droid Line
- 433.01 // Terror on Torque Prompts Political Chaos
- 432.26 | Where there's smoke there's fire
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Based on the above, it is confirmed the Roilers have a base-of-operations within the Roil nebula and is reasonable to assume they were responsible for broadcasting the signal that triggered the cascading meltdown of the DE-astromech droids on Torque. It is my recommendation that the Galactic Republic Navy assemble a strike force to engage the Roilers with the intent of capturing the detected space station in order to search it for additional evidence of this attack.
This should be done in a timely manner. It is likely the calculations generated by Masters Desh and Kelpor will soon be rendered obsolete by the natural motion of the astral bodies detected, as well as possible cosmic drift. Also, while it appeared our presence went undetected, it is also a possibility that the Roilers did detect us and made the tactical decision not to react to our presence. As the space station appeared to be outfitted with towing capabilities, it is conceivable it could be moved to an unknown location if a prompt response is not attempted.
It should also be noted that due caution should be employed in sending the strike force, as it is reasonable to assume the Roilers have greater experience in maneuvering and fighting within the confines of the nebula. It should be assumed the frigate detected is operational.
Finally, it is my recommendation to the Council that the Order continue to support the Republic Navy in apprehending the Roilers.