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If the signal does originate from a [[sophont]] source, a number of different explanations regarding its meaning have been proposed: | If the signal does originate from a [[sophont]] source, a number of different explanations regarding its meaning have been proposed: | ||
# It is an indicator of the presence of the [[League of Asclepius]]. | # It is an indicator of the presence of the [[League of Asclepius]]. | ||
| − | # | + | # A [[Voyagers|Voyager]] Beacon, emplaced by the [[Slavers]]. |
| + | # A gravestone or memorial. The final marker of a dead civilization. | ||
| + | # The originators of the signal are very different to other [[sophont]]s, perhaps dangerously so. | ||
| + | # Oblivious. The originators of the signal are unaware of the existence of other [[sophont]]s or simply don't care. | ||
| + | # Internal Communications. The signal is not intended for outsiders. | ||
# Assist Us. A cry for help, though it is probably already too late. | # Assist Us. A cry for help, though it is probably already too late. | ||
# Stay Away. | # Stay Away. | ||
| − | # | + | # We're Coming. |
| − | # A warning to others. | + | # Curious. The originators of the signal want to communicate. |
| + | # A warning to others about a significant threat or danger. | ||
== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == | ||
Revision as of 10:20, 13 June 2019
RSS Pe1517 received Signal Source Pestilent Sector 1517.
Details / Specifications
An anomalous signal originating from a binary system centered on a yellow main sequence star. The signal is infrequent, unmodulated, and in the 1-2 GHz range.
- The origin system of the signal lies within the League of Asclepius.
History
RSS Pe1517 was detected by the University of Tal Varisa Deep Sky Program. It became public knowledge following publication of the "Where The Stars End" Astrographic Survey in 5550AD. The signal may be being transmitted by a currently unknown advanced sophont NIL or it may simply be a natural phenomenon.
If the signal does originate from a sophont source, a number of different explanations regarding its meaning have been proposed:
- It is an indicator of the presence of the League of Asclepius.
- A Voyager Beacon, emplaced by the Slavers.
- A gravestone or memorial. The final marker of a dead civilization.
- The originators of the signal are very different to other sophonts, perhaps dangerously so.
- Oblivious. The originators of the signal are unaware of the existence of other sophonts or simply don't care.
- Internal Communications. The signal is not intended for outsiders.
- Assist Us. A cry for help, though it is probably already too late.
- Stay Away.
- We're Coming.
- Curious. The originators of the signal want to communicate.
- A warning to others about a significant threat or danger.
References & Contributors / Sources
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science