RSS Tx1503

RSS Tx1503 Received Signal Source Thrax Sector 1503.

Details / Specifications

An anomalous signal originating from a binary star system containing a pair of red main sequence stars. The signal is occasional, modulated, and in the 2.4–2.9 GHz range.

History

RSS Tx1503 was detected by the University of Selasia Spinward Survey. It became public knowledge following publication of the "Stars of the Rim" Astrographic Survey in 5570AD. The signal may be a false positive, it 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:

1. It may be evidence of the existence of the Empire of Thrax.
2. It is an indicator of Vilani activity. Given Thrax Sector's position relative to Terra and the Distant Fringe, the signal is not considered likely to have Vilani origins.
3. A Voyager Beacon, emplaced by the Slavers.
4. A gravestone or memorial. The final marker of a dead civilisation.
5. The originators of the signal are very different to other sophonts, perhaps dangerously so.
6. Oblivious. The originators of the signal are unaware of the existence of other sophonts or simply don't care.
7. Assist Us. A cry for help, though it is probably already too late.
8. Stay Away.
9. We're Coming.
10. Curious. The originators of the signal want to communicate.
11. A warning to others.

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• 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