In the star Loropi - blue and white A0V star class, race asari build a giant energy storage. The energy used to generate antiprotons and produce fuel for spacecraft. Seeing such constructions, the mountain erupted Synthetic reports, which clearly proved otryadovtsam that such a structure Reapers in no case will not miss. Even azariysky military space fleet, if the unit will be miraculously tightened here, will not be able to protect such cyclopean structure. So, all hope is only in Zion, and the power of its filling stations. Again unavailability. Again will be the victim.
The two-hour flight to Nahualu - a small system with three planets and the asteroid belt. Shepard made a tour of the ship, spoke by video link with Svetlana. Mordina visited, listened to a lecture "on the basis of acquaintance with reports." Several tens of minutes standing at the Moro chair, looking at the scattering of stars in the semi-darkness of space. Almost all the other windows frigate, cruiser bronezaslonkami were closed. This made it possible not to be distracted from work and to remain calm, not to ruin his contemplation of spaces, so indifferent to the vain attempts of a handful of organic.
Hydrogen gas giant Foros. Four satellite, which housed the control station of mine and tunnel complexes, leading mining operations themselves as satellites, as well as in the asteroid belt. Legion suggested that if the Reapers and attack the station, destroying them, the more reasonable organics in rescue capsules can be able to survive, because Foros then be covered with a thick cloud of dust and ice chips, creating a system for scanning a serious interference. This cloud rescue capsule may not be as visible and easily detectable. So, it is likely that at least a few miners will be able to survive. On the mining infrastructure, as well as the management of the infrastructure will be forgotten, but the salvation of a few reasonably be important. Maybe fifty thousand asari at least a few tens or hundreds will survive. May be.
Gietiana in numerous guidebooks, vaults, sailing directions and locations are defined not only as the bulwark of asari scientists. There really were a lot of observation posts, mine drill stations and research institutes. If we talk about the conditions of the planet ... The average temperature is close to the negative, on the equator line were several oceans, there is - a large number of mainly freshwater rivers. The planet was considered a paradise for naturalist and her regular visits xenobiology all stripes.
Legion indicated that during the invasion of the Reapers in all spaceports and all the planets of the protection system will inevitably be destroyed - they are too weak and problematic. The population, of course, mostly civilian, because the Reapers are likely to go with him habitually cruel - be forced to obey. Not much via hordes husks as imminent threats of retaliation in the event of the slightest resistance. Further forecast could only Synthetic. For any organic matter it was quite strained his occupation. Legion, of course, was ready to give some of the most likely forecasts, but hardly any of otryadovtsev agreed to read at least the common parts of these calculations. And so it was clear that the war will really not a life and death and the number of victims it will be huge.
On one of the Legion Shepard report still he emphasized. The star system were Nahuala Serrayskoy Guard ships - azariyskogo special forces. The few commandos were present elite armed forces asari. Of course, most of the spent shares they still had a higher degree of secrecy and the general public of the Milky Way about them a little that she knew, but that the battle with the mercenaries "Bloody Flocks" is trapped in slavery residents of the colonies asari in the Terminus Systems has been committed to providing serrayskim guards truly obscherasovuyu fame. Then, after a battle in space and landing of mercenaries made an emergency landing on one of the planets. Asari commandos who have lost the ability to get in touch with the commander, continued to pursue the mercenaries, against them by deploying a real guerrilla war. Divisions "
The message of this event, sent Olivia, Shepard noticed only one thing - the lack of reliable communication with the command. And now Serrayskoy Guard ships were here again. The situation, as proved kiborgessa in the annex to the report, could be repeated. Only now then no one will honor serrayskih guards as heroes in obscheazariyskih scale - not before will. Pressly, unchanged in the face, made a system in the list of problem, stressing that the squad here has to go to the evacuation of the last surviving guards. Just because of the guardsmen once again forgotten. Just because the Reapers will shorten it any connection with the command. Just because to fly through the galaxy during the invasion of the Reapers can only specially trained crews and ships. And it is to such ships and crews concerned,
The nearest local luminary - Orange star Nahuale planet Agessiya asari perceived as a kind of very volatile planet enigma. Yes, the constant solar wind and magnetic storms thinned Agessii atmospheric layer, but it is easy to prove Synthetic, in wartime, it is rather a plus than a minus. Yes, powerful magnetic field and a huge amount of volcanic ash in the atmosphere will help hinder any scanning. This is also a plus for the war. Already asari using these advantages, creating the world a lot of secret storage of mineral resources and underground shelters colonies. And storage and shelter, as shown by Marc in several reports, it can not be detected by the Reapers. It can be. But the fact that will not be detected. If they are detected, then the whole planet will be plowed using carpet bombing charges, exploding deep in the planet's crust. Hardly created shelters and storage designed to counter such charges. Hardly.
Three hours squadron get to Fontes - medium system with four planets, one Moon and the asteroid belt. Time was spent ferrying otryadovtsami processing has received and accepted data on the formation of recommendations for local residents already investigated systems. Normal operation razvedkorabley. Normal operation razvedekipazhey. Perhaps they were right military theorists who claimed in certain cases, when the scout begins to shoot - on it, as a professional, you can put a cross. Right now, and there was a work worthy of the name intelligence, not just warriors, trained only to shoot and crush the enemy masses.
Sangheli. Large hydrogen-helium gas giant. Surrounded traditionally mining complexes, feeding helium-third passing ships. Synthetic Corps routinely noted the almost complete absence of at least some of the system of defensive and protective structures and returned a verdict - in the case of the invasion of the Reapers destroy all mining complexes Sangheli and not the fact that the staff shall be saved at full strength, departing on Dekuunu. Slowness ElKor here played very negative role, because not always churning in a flock at the approach of a predator is a guarantee of the survival of those who are lost in this same flock.
Only a half hour squadron stayed in Sangheli area. Ahead it was already Teluuna, named after the first known settlement ElKor. The name of the planet, which meant roughly translated "Distant and quiet country meadows" was able to mislead the inexperienced traveler - thick atmosphere, the heat, boil forcing the soil and air, which is a toxic mixture of carbon monoxide and helium - where is the meadows? Where is the peace of mind?
Endless mixing owners, tenants and owners of the planets, the mess in the procedure names of celestial bodies. Already it spoke directly about the carelessness of organic. Already it made it possible arguments to doubt the possibility of combining the efforts of organic and Synthetic. So, in the absence of unity of organic and synthetic intelligent life formed not force capable of resisting the Reapers. And the cycle can be successfully repeated. Like in the old song - again, again, still many, many times. Only someone of reasonable reusability of this will be easier?
When approaching Dekuune to sharply negative reports Synthetic otryadovtsy began to pay more attention. Everyone knew - ElKor race is doomed if even casual Reapers will touch their worlds. A special world has Dekuuna. One of the central worlds. No doubt - every race it is needed the most suitable for a number of world conditions. And there was the most appropriate for ElKor Dekuuna. Only here to protect her ElKor alone could not effectively. And Olivia repeatedly insisted on the development of the evacuation operation. Legion kiborgessu supported in this choice, but
Mark ... Mark knew that anyway ElKor have to fight. Let it not in your own world, but have to.
Mobilization. Sileanskaya nebula. Dekuuna. Introduction to the world and civilization ElKor
Anderson gathered officer meeting in his cabin as soon Moreau reported a steady Dekuuny of locating.
- Planet ElKor Dekuuna extremely rich in natural resources. They are, quite possibly, are strictly protected by local laws. No wonder - there is almost everything - from the huge deposits of precious metals to the vast forests. - Said the commander of the frigate, cruiser. - Sami ElKor mainly inhabit the fertile plains near the equator. ElKor accustomed to comfort, do not like to overcome difficulties and see no reason to live, where to live, to put it simply, it is unpleasant. And it's signed by their race a guaranteed death sentence. - Commander of the fingers of both hands clenched into fists. - Two capitals that ElKor used interchangeably, moving them, respectively, when the rainy season is replaced by a season of drought. ElKor extremely conservative - even modern technology does not induce them to abolish this custom.
- Disunity. - Nihlus said.
- Exactly. - Anderson confirmed. - Plus slowness, plus a love of comfort. Plus unwillingness to improve the technological and technical equipment of the planet.
- I note, sir. - I joined in the conversation Pressly - that his story ElKor do not know the ropes. Here are the results of the scan. The planet is an artifact known as the Code of the Ancients ElKor. All otryadovtsy know how it is important and valuable for ElKor, so I will not articulate clarification. And here - the navigator gave the commander reader, - the application of certain ElKor dwelling on the Citadel. He wants now to get this same Code of the Ancients, to inspire their people. I will not elaborate on what he's going to inspire fellow ultimately that's his business. But the fact that ElKor, staying at the Citadel aware of the existence of this artifact on Dekuune, home planet of his race and does not want to make quite some effort to ensure that his people, living on Dekuune themselves and sought out and found the artifact.
- Adams, we can ... - Anderson asked, looking at the ship's chief engineer.
- Artifact accommodation Neighborhood is known to us, Commander. - Engineer confirmed. - Probes in semi-automatic mode can dig it up and deliver in the most populated part of the equatorial zone. It need only draw the part.
- Good. We will prepare a package of documents. As long as we go to the planet, prepare the probes.
- Yes, commander.
- ElKor thoughtful and conservative. Their speech - boring and monotonous. They enjoy communicating smells lungs inconspicuous for the inexperienced observer movements, infrasound to convey subtle shades of meaning. ElKor physically strong enough to possess a thick hard skin. - Saren said. - Maybe I'll go to extremes, but at these rates ElKor not attended to the protection of the planet ... I do not understand.
- Their conservatism bred for centuries. - Olivia said. - Ancient ElKor Dekuune traveled to a part of the large tribal groups, naturally led by the most experienced and senior at ElKor age. Such ElKor later became elders, their wisdom helped fellow Jews to survive. They call it the survival itself somewhat differently - "security preservation". Not too clear, as in a slow ElKor made a spacewalk, but I think this obscurity for simplicity and speed can be lowered. The first contact with ElKor, as we know, came asari, although this view is subjected to a reasoned objection on the part of enough professional scientists and researchers. Okay. With asari ElKor found closest to him and the relay for about eighty years, quite comparable with the average duration of human life, created a trade route to the Citadel. As a result, they have become quite well-known in the galaxy view, however, as you all know, so far divided the embassy at the Citadel with Volusia that, in my opinion, demonstrates the real value ElKor eloquently - they continue to be considered weak and infirm, unable to do unassisted. Their slowness and conservatism continues to aggravate the situation in many areas. Few of ElKor decided to travel outside their home worlds race - they too appreciate the stability and overly conservative. Most ElKor still remained in their colonies, in your own world or on the Citadel. If these three points be attacked fleets Reapers and their henchmen, and I have no reason to doubt this version of events, we can become unwitting witnesses to the death of this race. Physical death. And because the commander, colleagues, I insist on the early development of the massive evacuation ElKor. We have to try them at least settle in small groups on a variety of worlds. Yes, it will cause some difficulties and complexity of which I wrote in my last report. However, if we manage to keep a minimum population ElKor, we can keep the race afterwards. But if the blows to these three points of the Reapers will be effective ... Then this race we will have to say goodbye. Quickly and completely say goodbye to colleagues. I insist on the early development of the massive evacuation ElKor. We have to try them at least settle in small groups on a variety of worlds. Yes, it will cause some difficulties and complexity of which I wrote in my last report. However, if we manage to keep a minimum population ElKor, we can keep the race afterwards. But if the blows to these three points of the Reapers will be effective ... Then this race we will have to say goodbye. Quickly and completely say goodbye to colleagues. I insist on the early development of the massive evacuation ElKor. We have to try them at least settle in small groups on a variety of worlds. Yes, it will cause some difficulties and complexity of which I wrote in my last report. However, if we manage to keep a minimum population ElKor, we can keep the race afterwards. But if the blows to these three points of the Reapers will be effective ... Then this race we will have to say goodbye. Quickly and completely say goodbye to colleagues. But if the blows to these three points of the Reapers will be effective ... Then this race we will have to say goodbye. Quickly and completely say goodbye to colleagues. But if the blows to these three points of the Reapers will be effective ... Then this race we will have to say goodbye. Quickly and completely say goodbye to colleagues.
- We have to pay attention to many details, colleagues. - Yavik said. - Just like that to develop and conduct evacuation operation ... I agree, this is a possible scenario. ElKor Policy is very predictable, they are guided by just such arches as this Code of the Ancients, containing recordings made elkorskimi elders. Yes, recordings reasoned. In practice - this instruction, most detailed instructions on what to do under any circumstances - from a conversation with the person and ending operations in the earthquake. ElKor slowly and plan their activities. ElKor sell the finished product, with everything to satisfy their own needs. In a sense, their economy is self-sufficient. But in that case if their home worlds did not undergo a fast and powerful attacks by superior enemy forces. And the probability of such attacks is such I personally have no reason to doubt - the Reapers not miss worlds ElKor. They will fall on them, knowing that these giants can be dangerous. They can, if they wish. So, as a preventive measure, ElKor will be destroyed. Because of its slowness in ElKor not possible to make quick decisions, which is essential in the fight. Therefore, they fully rely on sophisticated combat Virtual Intelligence system. This system covers continuous cocoon of their planet. It contains thousands of fighting machine, quickly choosing and implementing one of several hundreds of fully developed scenarios is acceptable for ElKor. just such attacks, I personally have no reason to doubt - the Reapers not miss worlds ElKor. They will fall on them, knowing that these giants can be dangerous. They can, if they wish. So, as a preventive measure, ElKor will be destroyed. Because of its slowness in ElKor not possible to make quick decisions, which is essential in the fight. Therefore, they fully rely on sophisticated combat Virtual Intelligence system. This system covers continuous cocoon of their planet. It contains thousands of fighting machine, quickly choosing and implementing one of several hundreds of fully developed scenarios is acceptable for ElKor. just such attacks, I personally have no reason to doubt - the Reapers not miss worlds ElKor. They will fall on them, knowing that these giants can be dangerous. They can, if they wish. So, as a preventive measure, ElKor will be
destroyed. Because of its slowness in ElKor not possible to make quick decisions, which is essential in the fight. Therefore, they fully rely on sophisticated combat Virtual Intelligence system. This system covers continuous cocoon of their planet. It contains thousands of fighting machine, quickly choosing and implementing one of several hundreds of fully developed scenarios is acceptable for ElKor. Because of its slowness in ElKor not possible to make quick decisions, which is essential in the fight. Therefore, they fully rely on sophisticated combat Virtual Intelligence system. This system covers continuous cocoon of their planet. It contains thousands of fighting machine, quickly choosing and implementing one of several hundreds of fully developed scenarios is acceptable for ElKor. Because of its slowness in ElKor not possible to make quick decisions, which is essential in the fight. Therefore, they fully rely on sophisticated combat Virtual Intelligence system. This system covers continuous cocoon of their planet. It contains thousands of fighting machine, quickly choosing and implementing one of several hundreds of fully developed scenarios is acceptable for ElKor.
- One can only hope that no one will find ways to plant this virus VI. - Evil Saren noticed. - And as we all know, colleagues, this is what is most real threat. Suffice to plant in Dekuuny virus defense system - and all. cross can be put on a protective cocoon. Bold Cross. Sophisticated method of collective suicide.
- Little speed and large size makes ElKor excellent target. - Alenko said. - They really rely on the strength of his skin, is really capable of withstanding heavy loads percussive nature. It is hard to imagine ElKor with an assault rifle, but ElKor, on the back is set to a heavy weapon - is quite real. Exactly ElKor and going to war. But slow and sizes ... It's almost guaranteed death. Camouflage a carcass ... challenges that for the remaining time before the invasion simply will not be able to resolve fully.
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