Recovered audio transmissions from the crew of the derelict. Some records remain fragmented, corrupted, or incomplete.
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The Novahelis is an automated deep-space research vessel, dispatched to investigate biological and mineral anomalies in a remote, uncharted sector.
Its mission was expected to last several years. During that time, the vessel would transmit regular reports, research data, and routine status updates.
Then, several months ago, the transmissions stopped.
No distress signal followed. No malfunction was reported. No explanation was given.
The Novahelis simply went silent.
Until recently.
Long-range communications detected a fragmented transmission originating from the vessel’s position. The signal was weak, distorted, and threaded with static.
“Emergency transmission. Boarding is... advised... Approach the Novahelis.”
Then nothing.
No crew identification. No account of the emergency. No coordinates, warnings, or request for assistance.
Only the message.
As your vessel closes on the Novahelis, the ship appears largely intact. Its hull shows no major structural damage. There are no visible signs of impact, decompression, or catastrophic failure.
Basic maintenance systems remain operational.
Power is still being supplied to essential systems.
The ship has not stopped.
Whatever happened aboard the Novahelis, it left the vessel waiting in the dark.