Project Phlegethon

A small island off the Kildari coast. Once a remote holding of Kaikias-Overseas, now a remote holding of the Mango Throne. House Octavius calls this perpetually overcast land its new home.

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Project Phlegethon

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6327/1643.I.10

Project: Phlegethon
Phase: II
Test: 1

Location:
  • Containment Chamber A, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey South [TEL]


Devices:
  • Barathral Probe 014 (BP-014)
    Ring 1A (R-1A)
    Ring 2A (R-2A)
    Double Ring Test Article 01 (DRTA-01)
    • Ring 1B (R-1B)
      Ring 2B (R-2B)

    Stability Test Platform
    Continuity Test Platform


Goal:
  • Activate two conduits, anchor on both ends, and perform stability and continuity tests.


Objectives:
  1. Establish Conduit 1 via R-1A.
  2. Deploy BP-014 through Conduit 1.
  3. Establish transdimensional radio connection to BP-014.
  4. Clear immediate vicinity of Conduit 1 ulterior aperture.
  5. Deploy DRTA-01 through Conduit 1.
  6. Maneuver DRTA-01 into position to deploy R-1B.
  7. Deploy R-1B around Conduit 1 ulterior aperture and anchor around.
  8. Unfold DRTA-01 R-2B into position to activate.
  9. Establish Conduit 2 via R-2B.
  10. Deploy R-2A around Conduit 2 citerior aperture and anchor.
  11. Double Conduit Stability Test.
  12. Double Conduit Continuity Test.
  13. Command BP-014 to begin transmitting beacon.
  14. Close Conduits 1 and 2.


Note:
  • Record detected beacon signals from other BPs. Signal will be retransmitted through Conduit 1 by BP-014 for analysis. Signal timestamp will be matched up to determine the degree of Temporal Haemorrhaging internal to the dimensional plane.


Contingencies:
  1. Foreign Entities enter this plane through Conduit(s):
    • Containment Chamber A will have been sealed before initiating first objective.
      Close open conduits.
      Containment procedures will commence until foreign entities are contained in mobile containment housings or killed.
      Breach of Containment Chamber will initiate evacuation and brute sterilization of test site.
  2. Barathral Probe signal failure:
    • Close open conduits.
      Reset with new BP for next test.
  3. Barathral Probe detects foreign entities in proximity to experiment:
    • Track entities, evaluate potential threat.
      If they approach within 1 meter, all open conduits will be closed.
  4. Failure to anchor R-1B around Conduit 1:
    • Return DRTA-01 for analysis.
      Command BP-014 to begin transmitting beacon.
      Close Conduit 1.
  5. Failure to initiate Conduit 2:
    • Return DRTA-01 for analysis.
      Command BP-014 to begin transmitting beacon.
      Close Conduit 1.
  6. Failure to anchor R-2A around Conduit 2:
    • Return DRTA-01.
      Command BP-014 to begin transmitting beacon.
      Close open conduits.
      Schedule materials/performance tests on R-2A.


Incident Summary:
  • Failure between Objectives 9 and 10. Conduit 2 did activate, but citerior aperture did not open in spatiotemporal proximity to the containment chamber during the test.
    Initiated Contingency 6.
    Conduits closed successfully, DRTA-01 returned to lab for analysis.

    Detected BP-003 and BP-009 signals.
    BP-003 signal was inverted and running down with a mission time of 27 years long-count. Real-world time: 3 years, 11 months, 4 days long-count.
    BP-009 signal was regular and running up with a mission time of 3 days long-count. Real-world time: 6 months, 14 days long-count.


Recommendations:
  • Recommend that Red Team review equations and compare simulated data versus observation data.
    Technical and theory reviews to be held before next test.

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(Is curious/concerned)

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Well that's fucking ominous!
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Project Phlegethon

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6332-6333/1643.III.14-.IV.10

Project: Phlegethon
Phase: II
Test: 5

Location:
  • Containment Chamber A, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey South [TEL]


Devices:
  • Barathral Probe 018 (BP-018)
    Ring 1A (R-1A)
    Ring 2A (R-2A)
    Double Ring Test Article 02 (DRTA-02)
    • Ring 1B (R-1B)
      Ring 2B (R-2B)

    Stability Test Platform
    Continuity Test Platform


Goal:
  • Activate two conduits, anchor on both ends, and perform stability and continuity tests.


Objectives:
  1. Conduit 1 and Device Conveyance
  2. Establish Conduit 1 via R-1A.
  3. Deploy BP-018 through Conduit 1.
  4. BP-018 telemetry linkup.
  5. Clear vicinity of Conduit 1 ulterior aperture.
  6. Deploy DRTA-02 through Conduit 1.
  7. DRTA-02 telemetry linkup.
  8. Maneuver DRTA-02 into position to deploy R-1B.
  9. Deploy R-1B around Conduit ulterior aperture and anchor around.
  10. Initiate Active R-1A/R-1B Stability Tracking.

    Conduit 2
  11. Unfold DRTA-02 R-2B into position.
  12. Deploy R-2B and initiate preactivation sequence.
  13. Tune R-2B initiation field via Active Stability Tracking.
  14. Synchronize R-2B/R-2A activation via Throw & Catch.
  15. BP-018 test transmission through Conduit 2 to confirm linkup.

    Testing and Closure
  16. Double Conduit Stability Test.
  17. Double Conduit Continuity Test.
  18. Beacon transmit order to BP-018.
  19. Throw & Catch sequence for deactivation of Conduits 1 and 2.


Note:
  • Record detected beacon signals from other BPs. Signal will be retransmitted through Conduit 1 by BP-018 for analysis. Signal timestamp will be matched up to determine the degree of Temporal Haemorrhaging.


Contingencies:
  1. Foreign Entities enter this plane through Conduit(s):
    • Containment Chamber A will have been sealed before initiating first objective.
      Close open conduits.
      Containment procedures will commence until foreign entities are contained in mobile containment housings or killed. Breach of Containment Chamber will initiate evacuation and brute sterilization of test site.
  2. Barathral Probe signal failure:
    • Close open conduits.
      Reset with new BP for next test.
  3. Barathral Probe detects foreign entities in proximity to experiment:
    • Track entities, evaluate potential threat.
      If they approach within 1 meter, all open conduits will be closed.
  4. Failure to anchor R-1B around Conduit 1:
    • Return DRTA-02 for analysis.
      Beacon transmit order to BP-018.
      Close Conduit 1.
  5. Failure of Throw & Catch in Conduit 2:
    • Discharge R-2A and R-2B.
      Return DRTA-02 for analysis.
      Beacon transmit order to BP-018.
      Close Conduit 1.


Incident Summary:
  • Successful Throw & Catch. Revision of technique following Test II/4 appears to generate a much more stable second conduit. Conduits remained open, stable, and in synchrony for the duration of this test.
    Conduits closed successfully after a duration of 20 days.

    Detected BP-003, BP-011, BP-015.
    BP-003 signal was regular and running up with a mission time of 11 years long-count.
    BP-011 signal was regular and running up with a mission time of 13 months long-count.
    BP-015 signal was irregular and alternated between running up and running down between a mission time of 1 day, 7 hours, and 3 days, 1 hour.


Recommendations:
  • Extended duration beyond a month for next stability test.
  • Proceed to next wave of tests.

    H. Octavius-Adelaidini (44)

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Foreign entities? O_o

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Project Phlegethon

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6335-6342/1643.V.6-.XIII.19

Project: Phlegethon
Phase: II
Test: 6

Location:
  • Containment Chamber B, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey South [TEL]


Devices:
  • Barathral Probe 019 (BP-019)
    Ring 1A (R-1A)
    Ring 2A (R-2A)
    Double Ring Test Article 03 (DRTA-03)
    • Ring 1B (R-1B)
      Ring 2B (R-2B)

    Stability Test Platform
    Continuity Test Platform


Goal:
  • Long-Term Study of Double Conduit system.


Objectives:
  1. First Conduit and Device Conveyance
  2. Establish Conduit 1 via R-1A.
  3. Deploy BP-019 through Conduit 1, telemetry linkup.
  4. Clear vicinity of Conduit 1 ulterior aperture.
  5. Deploy DRTA-03 through Conduit 1, telemetry linkup.

    Anchor and Second Conduit
  6. Anchor DRTA-03 R-1B around Conduit 1 ulterior aperture.
  7. Initiate Active R-1A/R-1B Stability Tracking.
  8. Unfold DRTA-03 R-2B into position.
  9. Throw & Catch R-2B/R-2A via Active Stability Tracking.

    Testing
  10. Double Conduit Stability Test.
  11. Double Conduit Continuity Test.
  12. Initiate Long-Term Study.


Contingencies:
  1. Foreign Entities enter this plane through Conduit(s):
    • Containment Chamber will have been sealed before initiating first objective.
      Close open conduits.
      Containment procedures until all foreign entities are sealed in mobile containment housings or killed.
      Breach of Containment Chamber will initiate evacuation and brute sterilization of test site.
  2. Barathral Probe signal failure:
    • Close open conduits.
      Reset with new BP for next test.
  3. Barathral Probe detects foreign entities in proximity to experiment:
    • Track entities, evaluate potential threat.
      If they approach within 1 meter, all open conduits will be closed.
  4. Failure of Double Ring Test Article:
    • Return DRTA-03 for analysis.
      Beacon transmit order to BP-019.
      Close Conduit 1.


Incident Summary:
  • Successful Throw & Catch. Long-Term Stability testing lasted for 109 dags until Contingency 1 triggered.
    Two Loliginoids successfully passed through Conduit 2 before shutdown sequence could be completed.
    Containment procedures successful.

    BP-019 destroyed by foreign entity activity.


Recommendations:
  • Review options to augment weapons capacity of Barathral Probe and/or spin off perimeter defense function to separate mechanism.
  • Review conduit breach and containment events for possible improvements to containment procedures.
  • Continue fitting Containment Chamber A for Phase III.

    H. Octavius-Adelaidini
The Executive Council has been made aware that parts of the County Palatine are beginning to detect atypical intermittent time dilation events, both within the County Palatine and between the County Palatine and regions overseas. There are concerns that Temporal Haemorrhaging may become a problem in the future.

Further study into whether the activities of UOLE-BR are a contributing cause is warranted. Until it can be ruled out, information suppression may need to be implemented in order to prevent public panic.

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Comes the Crypteia

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"Nona Vasilica, on temporary assignment to the Crypteia." The older woman lifted her cap off her head and extended a hand. The gust of wind blew past, but her grip held firmly onto her cap.

"Sadie of Octavius-Adelaidini." The young lady shook Ms Vasilica's hand. "Welcome to the County Palatine of Kezan. If you would follow me."

The two speedily walked away from the small jet bearing imperial livery towards a black tiltrotor that bore the Flower of Octavius on its side. Following the two was a man dressed in the same beige uniform as Ms. Vasilica (though with less piping and decoration) and a briefcase. Surrounding the three were Sentinels. Four had come with Ms. Vasilica, four more were there for Sadie. Hers were borrowed from her sister in her role as Count Palatine.

It became quieter and calmer once the door was sealed and they sat.

"Sadie of Octavius-Adelaidini, but not Sadie of Octavius-Adelaidini, Deputy Caretaker for Properties and Affairs Overseas."

"No," Sadie said. "She is, well... overseas."

The tiltrotor lifted off the landing pad and turned westward. They were circumventing the normal procedure for people entering the County Palatine. Processing in the Arrival Center, a train ride under the sea between Akis and Eleutherios, the busy railway hub in Mimsy, etc. They didn't usually have members of the Crypteia visit -- especially on short notice. They didn't want to make it too inconvenient for them.

"And the other Sadie?"

Sadie looked back from the window at Ms. Vasilica. "What?"

"The other one. There are three of you at the moment, aren't there?"

Sadie looked at her watch. It was 14:14 local time. "Still at school."

The tiltrotor adjusted its path to stay south of the ridge of glorified hills that they called mountains.

"If you're on temporary assignment to the Crypteia, what is your permanent assignment?"

"Cohort X731, Rrakanychan Watch."

"Oh."
Fort Kezan

"I understand that being out here on the edge of civilization contributes to a sense that you can do anything you want. You may even justify it with some notion of holding back the chaos beyond your waters, but you are not an imperial state. You're a dominion. You rule by the whim of whoever warms the Mango Throne and the Mango Throne wants an explanation."

"And the Mango Throne will receive an explanation. In due course." The elder Fairuza of Octavius-Parini, Caretaker of the Household, said. "We can clear up any financial anomolies that the Crypteia has encountered and I can assure you that we are loyal to the Throne."

"Your assurances are insufficient." Ms. Vasilica said, coldly. "I want a full and thorough explanation of what it is you are doing out here and proof that it does not pose a danger."

Fairuza breathed a heavy, laborous breath. What makes you think that we are doing something potentially dangerous?"

"We don't need another incident like Woodshire Village, especially out here, where you are woefully unprepared."

A long silence. Fairuza sat back in her seat, crossing her arms. "What would you propose?"

Ms. Vasilica turned to look at her secretary, who placed a document in front of her.

"All activities that you have concealed under the label of Barathral Research will cease. The projects, personnel, materials, documentation, will come under the full authority of the Rrakanychan Watch. Four cohorts of the Watch will deploy to isolate and safely destroy all project mater--"

"--We cannot allow that!--"

"In that case, we will be forced to liquidate the County Palatine in order to ensure their destruction."

"Our methods are safe!"

"There is no proof of that."
Containment Chamber A, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey-South [TEL]

"We performed all of the difficult R&D a long time ago." Heidi of Octavius-Adelaidini said. She stood back from the security glass to let Ms. Vasilica look.

"At first we thought a spherical design was necessary. Woodshire Village was such a design. That device had been activated before the shielding was added, hence the breach. With these tests, we built the shielding and containment layers first. Our test articles started small and with low power and we worked our way upwards. We've found a ring mechanism much more efficient at delivering a conduit -- it costs less power, the aperture is much more stable, and it's easier to break, should an unauthorized incursion take place.

"What if something does get through?"

Heidi pointed to the walls that lined the inside of the containment chamber. "The walls are made of the same materials, but they have been specifically shaped so that the radiating waves interfere and negate one another. It makes the wall impenetrable for them.

"Where we have openings, like this window, the main hatch, etc, we have specifically charged the wall so that the barrier is extended to cover them. We can walk through it, but they can't. We learned that the hard way when we started taking specimens. They were crushed to death when we attempted to pass their holding vessels through the hatch. Crushed by the Containment Chamber's field on one side and the field lining the inside of the holding vessel on the other."

"Specimens!?" Ms. Vasilica backed away from the window and stood up against Heidi. "You're taking specimens!?"
Exobiology Lab, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey-South [TEL]

The creature looked like a millipede, if a millipede were as thick as someone's thigh and three meters long. Legs seemed to extend out from its body at random instead of in orderly rows. Hard, sharp, unyielding legs that snapped brittlely when it attempted to lift itself up in its holding vessel. New protrusions were slowly growing everywhere along its length. Ms. Vasilica saw a new one burst forth from the creature's soft, stretchy, glistening flesh. It tore through, juices oozing from the hole, rather than simply growing out. Its constant wriggling caused it to slide around aimlessly within the vessel, floating half an inch above its surface.

"We call this group of creatures Myriapods. The next one over contains a Loliginoid."

Ms. Vasilica turned to look, and immediately the creature lunged at her. It collapsed back as it bounced against the wall of its holding vessel. There was a crack in its body, from which ooze dribbled out. Ms. Vasilica found herself gripping the back of a chair, her fingers squeezed white. She had never seen something like this, alive and close. It needed to die. She stared at it and wanted to find the button in this menagerie that destroyed them.

"Something about their physiology allows them to consume matter of this plane and convert it into material more in line with their realm. This might be where the stone that we've been sourcing from Goldshire ultimately comes from. It's material that they have somehow transmuted so that it acts more like their own dimension. If we had more specimens, we could feed them and harvest the material to make our technology instead of mining it out of Goldshire and Lichbrook."

"Can they even be bred?"

"We have observation notes on most aspects of their life cycle. Full grown adults spawning larval forms that grow into full grown adults. We don't do it often, though. We don't want a breeding population on this side. The process is a bit... grotesque."

Ms. Vasilica stared back at the myriapod. Its wriggling had slowed down. A smooth, unlegged protrusion at its front end looked like it was pointed straight at her.

"You mostly use robots, right?"

"Mostly. Probes. We've been using them exclusively since Project Phlegethon began."

"What project are you on at the moment?"

"Project Phlegethon concluded late last year. We are currently running three R&D projects concurrently, with Project Phlegethon operating in its post-research stage to facilitate them. These specimens are part of Project Bathyzoon."

"And the other two?"

"Project Bathyergia is exploring the viability of using this technology to generate electricity. Containment Chamber C has been converted for use in that project and is currently running an energy surplus of almost 100 megawatts. Project Bathyokia is running through Containment Chamber D -- it's exploring the possibility of using this technology as an accelerator."

"And containment?"

"On the other side, we constructed containment chambers with the walls reversed. They can't get in."

"And if they did?"

"We close the conduit. Explosive bolts in the rings fire and the aperture destabilizes and closes within a fraction of a second."

The myriapod was still staring at Ms. Vasilica. She could feel a part of herself staring back, as if she understood something from the creature. It no longer disgusted her -- and yet it disgusted her all the more.
Landing Pad C, UOLE-BR Test Site, Panalkey-South [TEL]

"I'll have you know that I'll be lodging a complaint. If anything, we are the experts and the Rrakanychan Watch should be coming here to learn from us, not stealing a sampling of our research."

"I'm afraid I don't see it that way, and my superiors will agree."

Four holding vessels were being loaded into the tiltrotor. Once back in Akis, it were to be loaded into Vasilica's plane, and then from there, back home to Goldshire.

"At least let us send some people to go back with them!"

The vessels were loaded in, followed by a spare panel meant to line the inside of one of the containment chambers. Ms. Vasilica's aide was overseeing their stowing.

"Are you volunteering?" Ms. Vasilica snapped her stare at Heidi. It almost looked hungry. Heidi felt a knot in her stomach.

"Yes."

"Then get on board. We're leaving now."

Count Palatine of Kezan
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