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<font color="cyan">The object was not picked up in our prior scans, but given its cloaking properties, it's unclear if it existed in that location before.</font><BR>
 
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''Any signs of the Oruas Eye ?
 
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<font color="cyan">Yes. We placed a detector on the surface. Although the readings are still processing, it looks like the Eye may be inside, as there are some patterns that match the data. Nothing conclusive, however.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Also known as The Great Vault. Built by The Great Elders before our time. It is the eye's auto-defense mechanism.</font><BR>
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''So it wasn't a planet that they saw in the vision ...
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''Defense from what exactly ?
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<font color="cyan">But I can see how it could be mistaken for one.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">According to the texts, the Eye will retreat to the Kassivar if it glimpses a vision of its own impending destruction.</font><BR>
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''How do we retrieve it ?
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''So there's no way inside ?
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<font color="cyan">Therein lies the problem.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">There are instructions within the text for constructing a key... but...</font><BR>
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''Clarify.
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''But what ?
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<font color="cyan">We've yet to find a way to actually penetrate the sphere. </font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Our intentions are to destroy it; the eye will sense this, and the key will never function properly.</font><BR>
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''Well, it's only a matter of time before the rest of the Lutuma discover this.
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''We should still build the key.
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<font color="cyan">We aren't authorized to blockade this area. Our 'interaction' with their ships earlier has sparked a great deal of controversy, as well. </font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Did you hear what I said?</font><BR>
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''So, we need to find a way to open the sphere before they get here.
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''The rest of the Lutuma will surely uncover this historical knowledge as well.
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<font color="cyan">I doubt their drills will have any success either. They are designed for typical planetary surfaces. This object is completely different. We've never seen anything like it.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Perhaps, but what good would building one do?</font><BR>
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''The Lutuma contact kept mentioning their Great Elders.  I wonder if they are involved in some way.
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''Let us use it to access the Kassivar.
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<font color="cyan">It's possible. The technology we've seen is beyond any culture that we know of.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">But you agreed to destroy it with... oh... I see. You've wanted the Eye for yourself this entire time. You never had any plans to get rid of it!</font><BR>
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''What about the Prejor ?
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''Better in our hands than theirs.
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<font color="cyan">The Prejor would have no motive to gift such technology to a culture they may plan on enslaving. It also doesn't fit their tech profile.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">No! Our focus must be to destroy it. Building the key would be a waste of time. There must be another way to get inside.</font><BR>
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''What about the Chuhn ?
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''We've performed countless tests already.
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<font color="cyan">In a previous visit, they did mention that they had technology that kept them safe... but they would never trade or sell such devices. I highly doubt they were involved.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Yes, I've seen the data. The edges of the sphere sit in a hyperdimensional energy pocket.</font><BR>
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''We'll have to ask them about the Lutuma when they return.
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''Which is constantly in flux.  Our weapons can adapt to rift-like fields and matter dispersal, but this is far more advanced.
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<font color="cyan">Yes... we certainly will.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">We'll find a way. The texts have many obscure clues that we have yet to uncover.</font><BR>
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''So, any ideas regarding who could it be ?
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''Can we at least try the key ? We don't have a way of knowing what visions The Eye may see.
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<font color="cyan">No, but this is a massive galaxy, with countless historical discoveries yet to be made. I'm hopeful that we'll find out.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">If the key doesn't work, then we've thrown away massive resources. If it does work, then it means there's a good possibility the eye will not be destroyed... and our mission would have failed.</font><BR>
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''Have we spoken with our Lutuma contacts about the sphere ?
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''A possibility, but not a certainty.  Regarding resources, our government can likely supply what is needed.
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<font color="cyan">Yes, we have. They are neither familiar with it, nor know of a method to open it.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">We're taking a great risk here, especially given that we can never fully trust you.</font><BR>
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''And none of our weapons have worked ?
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''Our interest in the Oruas Eye is purely scientific.  And as you said before, our race cannot actively use it.
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<font color="cyan">Not yet. We'll need to run further tests against many types of hull compositions. We can then compare the results against our tests on the sphere.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Worse yet, if the key were to fall into the hands of the Lutuma government...</font><BR>
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''I can only guess what you are asking ...
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''We'd never let that happen.  Surely you can trust at least that.
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<font color="cyan">Yes. Our enemies should provide a decent sample size. It's time to warm up your cannons.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">Fine. We'll share the knowledge... under close supervision... but building the key involves many steps. The ancient texts describe a lengthy process.</font><BR>
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''That doesn't seem very scientific.
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''No time to waste.
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<font color="cyan">We're low on time. That means we have to be... creative in our approach.</font><BR>
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<font color="pink">The instructions include building many parts to 2 segment halves, the largest of which is the focal transmitter to the key. I'm sending you the details now.</font><BR>
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''No time to waste then.
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''... Got them.  Wow.  You weren't kidding.
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<font color="pink">Yes. Each requires certain parts, and must be assembled under strict conditions.</font><BR>
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''I see.
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<font color="pink"> Don't discount how intricate the process is. Return here periodically so we can adjust it as needed.</font><BR>
End Transmission
End Transmission

Revision as of 07:24, 9 July 2015


The Lutuma Chronicles Chapter Six

After failing to find a structural weakness in the sphere, the Lutuma contacts discover archival information about a key that may open it...

Mission Briefing

Word has spread quickly about your discovery. The rest of the Lutuma are not far behind. We've come to provide some new insight after pouring over our ancient texts. We know what this phenomenon is... The Oruas Kassivar.


Also known as The Great Vault. Built by The Great Elders before our time. It is the eye's auto-defense mechanism.
Defense from what exactly ?

According to the texts, the Eye will retreat to the Kassivar if it glimpses a vision of its own impending destruction.
So there's no way inside ?

There are instructions within the text for constructing a key... but...
But what ?

Our intentions are to destroy it; the eye will sense this, and the key will never function properly.
We should still build the key.

Did you hear what I said?
The rest of the Lutuma will surely uncover this historical knowledge as well.

Perhaps, but what good would building one do?
Let us use it to access the Kassivar.

But you agreed to destroy it with... oh... I see. You've wanted the Eye for yourself this entire time. You never had any plans to get rid of it!
Better in our hands than theirs.

No! Our focus must be to destroy it. Building the key would be a waste of time. There must be another way to get inside.
We've performed countless tests already.

Yes, I've seen the data. The edges of the sphere sit in a hyperdimensional energy pocket.
Which is constantly in flux. Our weapons can adapt to rift-like fields and matter dispersal, but this is far more advanced.

We'll find a way. The texts have many obscure clues that we have yet to uncover.
Can we at least try the key ? We don't have a way of knowing what visions The Eye may see.

If the key doesn't work, then we've thrown away massive resources. If it does work, then it means there's a good possibility the eye will not be destroyed... and our mission would have failed.
A possibility, but not a certainty. Regarding resources, our government can likely supply what is needed.

We're taking a great risk here, especially given that we can never fully trust you.
Our interest in the Oruas Eye is purely scientific. And as you said before, our race cannot actively use it.

Worse yet, if the key were to fall into the hands of the Lutuma government...
We'd never let that happen. Surely you can trust at least that.

Fine. We'll share the knowledge... under close supervision... but building the key involves many steps. The ancient texts describe a lengthy process.
No time to waste.

The instructions include building many parts to 2 segment halves, the largest of which is the focal transmitter to the key. I'm sending you the details now.
... Got them. Wow. You weren't kidding.

Yes. Each requires certain parts, and must be assembled under strict conditions.
I see.

Don't discount how intricate the process is. Return here periodically so we can adjust it as needed.

End Transmission


  • Risks: You must use your new 'Build Segment' abilities to create Key Segments.
  • NOTE: you must have at least 50 PvP kills before this mission becomes available.
  • NOTE: you must click the red Mission Briefing button once every 40 hours in order to get the 'Hull Test Sample' ability.

Hull Test Sample image
Performs a Hull Test on an enemy ship. Can only use if you have disabled this target in the last 5 minutes, but no more than 4 times in the last 24 hours. Cost: 50 energy. Ability Cooldown: 2 minutes.

"You perform a hull analysis on the ship after disabling it, and gain Hull Test Data"
"You acquire a Hull Test Data Artifact"

"Hull Tested : Tested +1 (4 mins left)"

Hull Test Data image
Data gathered after performing tests on an enemy hull. Scrap value: 5000 - 20,000 credits.



Becomes Available Upon: Timed Mission for June 2015
Un-gray Requirements: Rank 50
Per Round Requirements: 400 Energy, 1 Hull Test Sample
Per Round Rewards: 400 XP
Per Completion Rewards: 1 Hull-Adaptive Ray
Per Round Risks: None

Mission Summary:

  • Per 1 Round
Requirements: 400 Energy, 1 Hull Test Data (50 energy)
Rewards: 400 XP
XP Return Ratio: 1.00
  • 20 Rounds/Completion
Requirements: 8,000 Energy, 20 Hull Test Data (1000 energy)
Rewards: 8,000 XP, 1 Hull-Adaptive Ray
  • 11 Completions/Finish
Requirements: 88,000 Energy, 220 Hull Test Data (11,000 energy)
Rewards: 88,000 XP, 1 Hull-Adaptive Ray (fully upgraded)
  • This mission can be repeated once every 20 hours.


[Weapon - Size:22, Attack:70, Hull:90 ]
If this ray is already installed, this will instead upgrade its stats by 30% up to 300%. When fully upgraded, it provides a 2% attack bonus against enemy players. Scrap Value: 7-13 CTP



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