The Propaganda Station

Boarding the station caused few problems, though navigating the structure was difficult. While it is surprisingly well-preserved, in part due to the advanced composition of the external shielding, the narrow corridors and the low ceilings proved a challenge for our team.

The interior of the outpost provides few clues as to the nature of its former owners, save for the large sheets of a paper-plastic mixture decorating the walls. These posters depict stylized imagery of individuals of an unknown organic species. Their appearance is notable, standing tall and resolute before a background of conquest and celebration. The visuals are clearly designed to instill a certain sense of pride and kinship.

The transmission mainframe itself is just as much of a mystery. Initially our … believed it to be analogue in nature, akin to what we've seen in …. However, beneath the buttons and dials lay a complex arrangement of electronic circuitry, made from alloys yet unknown to us. Our … suspect this civilization might have skipped several steps of development in computer science, which explains the anachronistic mix of technology.

Nevertheless, after a series of trial and error, our … managed to decipher the first of many recorded broadcasts.

After successfully interfacing with the ancient transmission mainframe, our … have provided a transcript of the first broadcast:

People of the adAkkaria Convention!

I speak to you not as a leader, but as a friend and a mentor.

It cannot have gone unnoticed that the days are darkening and the skies are turning bitter. Even the stars themselves are hostile.

But I have faith. As our Benefactors had faith in us, I have faith in our purpose. I have faith in you.

For centuries our people protected the stars from the worst of the barbarian hordes. It is our destiny to save the galaxy from these malicious forces. And destiny is not undone by a single setback. We will not be marred by the malevolent legions conspiring against us.

I believe in our mission. The adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence brings truth and freedom to all civilisations. It is our mission that preserves us. It is our fate that allows us to triumph and thrive!

And so my fellow friends, let us not give in to doubt. Mourn our losses, yes. Honor the fallen. And then let us come together as we've always done. For our Benefactors. For the adAkkaria Convention. For Benevolence!

Sorting through the data uncovered on the ancient station has proven a daunting task for our …. However, several broadcasts have been flagged as particularly revealing, with some providing a glimpse into recorded conversations:

ilSapne Tuerthi - Anchor
- - and to discuss the recent interference from the Universal Community, here is Most Exalted Professor akMani Sando and Doctor of All Perceived Existence emEk Inna. Most Exalted Professor, what is your interpretation of UniCom's demands?

akMani Sando - Most Exalted Professor
The demands are outrageous! The Universal Community continues to treat under civilized worlds with the utmost disdain. But let me ask these self-proclaimed guardians of galactic morality: is it not more unethical to withhold life-saving technologies? To withhold those ideals that form the cornerstone of our triumphant society? How vile would we become if we allowed a world to speed towards its own demise and not reach out to save it?

ilSapne Tuerthi - Anchor
All excellent points! Doctor of All Perceived Existence, I imagine you must be equally outraged at UniCom's tampering with our destiny.

emEkku Inna - Doctor of All Perceived Existence
What I have to say now may shock you. Despite the stubbornness of the organization, I think an effort should be made to study UniCom's concer-

It appears the broadcast was cut off at this point.

Another broadcast has been flagged as noteworthy. Although clearly a dramatic work, it does provide us with some useful context for our investigations:

akTamian Riwan
It has come to my attention that you visited enTulla Saman again last night. I thought you had forsaken them in favor of our love?

inElka Utae
I assure you, it was merely a courteous visit. Know that I am committed to you and no one else!

akTamian Riwan
That is what your mouth says, but your mind! It tells me something else. Something different.

inElka Utae
No, not you too!

akTamian Riwan
Yes, I too! I discovered my psionic gifts just last night! And what I imagined would be a joyful exploration of our deepest feelings became one of despair! The treason in your thoughts!

inElka Utae
You don't understand! My mind, I cannot help it. I cannot help but see this path as rational. Oh Riwan, if only your new psionic gifts allowed you to read my heart instead of my mind!

Our … have also translated several news items. They believe this broadcast in particular is worth paying attention to:

Reports coming in from the Haliios system draw an increasingly dire picture. The cowardly Solphani authority ambushed our brave Enlightenment Forces at Location enYpsal! Nevertheless, our Exalted Leadership stated that the Process will not be interrupted. As quoted: 'Our Patrons didn't give up on us. And neither shall we leave any underdeveloped civilisation behind'.

Rumors have also surfaced of a possible collaboration between the wicked barbarian authorities and representatives of UniCom. UniCom's ambassador however denies the interstellar community communicated with any of the barbarian oppressors and states this is yet another instance of 'convenient paranoia' from our Exalted Leadership.

But with or without powerful allies, the Solphani Enlightenment Process is in a critical state. It will not be easy to turn this around, but-

Unfortunately the rest of the broadcast is too corrupted to be deciphered. Our … have already created a copy of the database. In time, we hope to recover more information from this long forgotten civilization.