Ram Tah

Ram Tah竭盡所能的去挖掘銀河系的真相，數年來他收集了許多稀奇古怪的物品，並持續對深空中的不明事物倍感好奇。在其探索中，他發覺到了無人機和一些防禦機制部件的潛力，並花費多年對其進行改造與完善。

——遊戲內敘述

工程師Ram Tah是一名遠離喧囂的工程師，專精於無人機（limpet）和功能部件（utility）。玩家可透過他來改造飛船的部件，使其發揮超越常規的能力。他不從屬任何超級勢力，並居住在Meene星系的Phoenix Base地面基地。

除此之外，Ram Tah也是已滅絕許久外星種族——守護者（Guardian）——的研究權威。透過飛行員和探險者所傳輸而來的數據，他和旗下的研究員對守護者文明的古代遺跡、守護者建築與信標所發現的守護者石碑（Ancient Obelisk）和守護者數據終端（Guardian Data Terminal）進行解碼，並研發出一套破解圖騰的雲算法。有賴於Ram Tah開創了將守護者與人類現有科技進行結合的嘗試，研發出了混合科技的飛船武器、部件和艦載機等，並藉由科技代理商進行交易販售。

### 解鎖

只要提供50個分類掃描數據庫（Classified Scan Databank）就可透過他改造部件。

## 提供的改造

干擾箔條發射器（Chaff Launcher）（1至5級）

* 備彈量強化（Ammo Capacity）
* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

收集無人機控制器（Collector Limpet Controller）（1至4級）

* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

電子反制儀（Electronic Countermeasure）（1至5級）

* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

燃料傳輸無人機控制器（Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller）（1至4級）

* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

貨倉門破壞無人機控制器（Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller）（1至3級）

* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

儲熱槽發射器（Heat Sink Launcher）（1至5級）

* 備彈量強化（Ammo Capacity）
* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

點防禦砲塔（Point Defence）（1至5級）

* 備彈量強化（Ammo Capacity）
* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

礦物探勘無人機（Prospector Limpet Controller）（1至4級）

* 輕量化改造（Lightweight）
* 結構強化（Reinforced）
* 屏障保護強化（Shielded）

## 相關事件

3304年11月30日

* Aegis在Meene星系部署了防禦部隊以保證工程師Ram Tah的安全，且Alba Tesreau博士亦發布了一項聲明：『工程師Ram Tah的研究成果讓我們瞭解Thargoid，並協助我們在兩方的衝突中佔有一席之地。因此我們認為對他的研究成果提供保護至關重要。我們已部署了部隊以確保他的安全，並且絕對不會介入其研究。希望可避免更多的外界干擾。』自從發生了Sirius Corporation集團的低階官員帶領私人艦隊襲擊Meene星系後，原先對工程師Ram Tah提出混合科技合作但遭拒的集團總裁Li Yong-Rui就不再做出回應。

3304年11月23日

* 針對其下私人艦隊對Meene星系發動的襲擊，Sirius Corporation的總裁Li Yong-Rui對媒體說道：『在詳細的調查後，我們確定是由我們內部底層的低階官員私自下令對Phoenix Base基地進行非法入侵。雖無法確定其目的，但我可肯定他們是按照自身的利益而行動，並非由集團下令。該官員與與其他涉案人士已被Meene防衛隊逮捕囚禁，並面臨數項指控。針對此事件我個人對Ram Tah致歉，並希望我們仍可在未來的守護者與人類科技混合科技上攜手合作。』

16 NOV 3304

* A link has been established between the mercenary group recently

 intercepted in the Meene system and the Sirius Corporation. Security
Chief Harper Vargas of the Meene Defence Force said: "With the vital
assistance of the galactic community, we were able to apprehend several
of the mercenaries. Interrogations revealed that a number of them were
in fact junior officers in Sirius Corp's private fleet. Other
mercenaries confirmed that the attack was funded and organised by these
individuals, which raises the question of why Sirius should be involved
with this criminal enterprise." The engineer Ram Tah, who operates from
Phoenix Base in the Meene system, commented: "Did Sirius really think it
 could obtain my research by force? Or was this an attempt to scare me
into accepting Li Yong-Rui's offer?" A spokesperson for the Sirius
Corporation refuted any allegations of criminal activity, and insisted
there would be a full inquiry.[3]

15 NOV 3304

* The Independent HIP 29241 Green Party has announced that its

appeal to recover escape pods has been enthusiastically received by the
galactic community. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by
delivering pods to Felice Dock, and by protecting contributing ships in
the Meene system. Security Chief Harper Vargas of the Meene Defence
Force gave the following statement: "We have recovered a number of key
figures within the mercenary group, and interrogations are underway. We
will share more information when we have it." Pilots who contributed to
the initiative can now collect their rewards from Felice Dock in the
Meene system.[4]

08 NOV 3304

* Following a skirmish with a group of mercenaries, security

forces in the Meene system have launched an operation to capture enemy
agents in order to investigate the attack. Security Chief Harper Vargas
of the Meene Defence Force gave the following statement: "The
mercenaries were targeting Ram Tah's Phoenix Base, but it’s clear they
were just hired hands. We need to recover as many surviving mercenaries
as we can and interrogate them, so we can find the real culprits." The
Independent HIP 29241 Green Party, which is overseeing the initiative,
has asked pilots to recover both occupied and damaged escape pods, and
to deliver them to Felice Dock in the Meene system. The organisation has
 also placed a kill order on all ships on its wanted list, to ensure
that those contributing to the recovery can do so safely. The campaign
begins on the 8th of November 3304 and will run for one week. If the
final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end
immediately.[5]

07 NOV 3304

* A mercenary group has been intercepted by security forces in the

 Meene system. Security Chief Harper Vargas of the Meene Defence Force
reported: "Six hours ago, our forces were attacked by a small fleet
belonging to a known mercenary group. Fortunately, we were able to
defeat them before they could do serious damage. There is no doubt that
the mercenaries' primary target was Phoenix Base. We suspect that this
incident is connected to an attempted raid on the base that was repelled
 a few weeks ago." Li Yong-Rui, CEO of Sirius Corporation,
 addressed the incident: "I'm relieved that the attack was foiled, but
this only demonstrates how precarious Ram Tah's situation is. I urge him
 to accept my offer to work with the Sirius Corporation – not only for
his own safety, but also to safeguard future Guardian-human
technologies."[6]

02 NOV 3304

* The engineer Ram Tah has rejected an offer from the Sirius

Corporation to support the manufacture of Guardian-human technology. In a
 public statement, he said: "These technologies, developed using
principles discovered by the Guardians, are too important to become
corporate products. I have no doubt that Sirius would aim for maximum
profits, rather than using the knowledge to aid humanity. Using tech
brokers to distribute the designs allows them to be widely available,
and thanks to the generosity of Aegis, the tech brokers' costs have been
 reduced, making Guardian-human fighters and systems more affordable."
Li Yong-Rui, CEO of Sirius Corporation, has stated that his offer
remains open, and that he hopes Ram Tah will have a change of heart.[7]

26 OCT 3304

* The Sirius Corporation has publicly offered to work with engineer Ram Tah in the development of further Guardian-human technology. Li Yong-Rui,

 the corporation's chief executive officer, made this statement: "Ram
Tah's research into the Guardians is of central importance to humanity's
 future, and I would therefore like to place the resources of the Sirius
 Corporation at his disposal. As the recent incident at Phoenix Base
illustrates, Ram Tah's operation is currently at risk. Not only can we
guarantee his safety, but with our manufacturing capabilities we can
bring the benefits of Guardian technology to the whole galaxy." There
has been a range of reactions from business analysts. Some have advised
Ram Tah to take advantage of the offer to mass-produce his designs,
while others have warned that Sirius Corp is seeking a monopoly over
Guardian-human technology. As yet there has been no response from Ram
Tah. Repairs to his base in the Meene system have been completed,
following an attempted incursion by armed intruders.[8]

19 OCT 3304

* An attempt by armed intruders to access Phoenix Base in the

Meene system has been foiled. The base is the home of engineer Ram Tah.
Security Chief Harper Vargas gave this report: "Defensive systems
alerted us to a small group of intruders who had breached the base's
perimeter. Our teams engaged them in combat and forced them back to a
waiting ship. Unfortunately, we were unable to identify the ship or
prevent it from escaping. During the incursion, the intruders used
explosives to sabotage the base's power network. Fortunately, the base
remains operational." Ram Tah told the media: "I believe this was an
attempt to steal research data or samples of Guardian
 technology – the implications of which are most disturbing. Although
the attempt failed, it has disrupted my important research."[9]

3304年9月12日

* 在一次與獨立媒體Vox Galactica的訪談中，工程師Ram Tah提及了研發三款混合了人類與守護者科技的XG計畫。『自從守護者以及首次發現以來，我一直試著想將其科技與我們的結合。在與技師討論前，我曾完成了XG1艦載機藍圖的繪製。直到XG7 Trident，才成功將雙方的科技混合，而XG8 Javelin與XG9 Lance也相繼完成。』但被問及未來展望時，Ram Tah希望XG計畫僅僅是新科技發展時代的開端。

28 AUG 3304

* Three recently detected energy signatures have been confirmed to

 be of a similar nature. The engineer Ram Tah made a statement to the
media: "As part of my research, I regularly review data from
surveillance satellites and ships that have picked up atypical signals.
 Although most turn out to be of no consequence, on this occasion I have
 identified three energy signatures that I believe warrant further
investigation. The signals originate from the NGC 2451A sector, the IC
2391 sector and the Synuefe EN-H region. I have no further data, and at
this time the signatures' meaning remains a mystery. I encourage any
independent pilots operating in these regions to investigate. I do of
course apologise if this turns out to be a pointless exercise, but in
the pursuit of scientific knowledge, even the smallest opportunity must
be explored."[11]

06 APR 3304

* A range of new Guardian-inspired modules are now available from

the galaxy's technology brokers. These modules have been developed by
the engineer Ram Tah, following his acquisition of data from Guardian
sites. Pilots can now purchase a Guardian power distributor, a Guardian FSD booster and a Guardian shard cannon.
 The cannon is available in both fixed and turreted versions. An
independent engineering specialist made this comment: "These
Guardian-human hybrid modules offer additional resilience and firepower –
 both very welcome to Commanders flying combat missions. By taking
advantage of the Guardians' expertise, we may be able to replicate their
 success in fighting the Thargoids."[12]

3304年3月22日

* Aegis公佈了一篇Thargoid詳細資料的報告。該內容由工程師Ram Tah所提供，而原始數據則是源自從守護者遺跡所解碼的日誌。一些關鍵內容節錄如下：『這些古籍顯示Thargoid或許是比守護者還來得悠久的種族，並且雙方曾有大規模衝突的記錄。而雙方的鬥爭起因於Thargoid認為其所屬領域被守護者所佔據。儘管後者曾嘗試與Thargoid溝通，但皆以失敗告終。守護者因此認定Thargoid的領地意識之強烈已無法容忍任何潛在的威脅，尤其是另一個有星際旅行能力的種族。目前已知在守護者建築的防禦哨兵等儀器是為了保護其居地免受Thargoid的入侵。雖然細節不明，但這些機械似乎成果將Thargoid擊退了。』Aegis的研究主管Alba Tesreau博士針對這份報告作出公開評論：『非常感謝Ram Tah的研究，以及勇敢探索守護者建築的飛行員們。正因如此，有關Thargoid的謎團才漸漸被揭露。很明顯地，我們的處境就如當年的守護者一般。在我們的空域中，亦有著數千年前便存在的藤壺——現在Thargoid現身，並在這些藤壺進行採取。我們現在可以知道Thargoid的目的在於將人類從他們認為所擁有的領空中驅逐。若Thargdoid以對付守護者的方式來面對我們，那麼他們的下一步就會是激進地採取素材，然而目前尚未有證據證明他們已進入此階段。』此外，工程師Ram Tah也對這項充滿衝擊的報告發出了聲明：『直到今天，Thargoid始終都處在雲裡霧裡，且不知其目的。但我們現在知道是何事在驅使他們攻擊我們，以及他們的最終目的。這是項富有意義的歷史發現，我相信會在我們與Thargoid的衝突中，帶來飛船不一樣的結果，甚至事關人類的存亡。』

10 MAR 3304

* Following the recent discovery of new Guardian sites,

 the engineer Ram Tah is seeking help from the galactic community to
learn more about the long-lost civilisation. Further details were
outlined in his latest announcement: "I have developed a decryption
algorithm that will translate the codices at Guardian sites. However,
pilots are reminded that accessing Guardian data is only possible when
in possession of one of their artefacts." Pilots can obtain Ram Tah's
decryption algorithm from any station in the Meene system other than
Felice Dock. The artefacts alluded to by Ram Tah can be found at
Guardian sites. Commanders are warned to be on alert, as the sites may
be defended by Guardian drones. Ram Tah also stated: "I will be more
than pleased to reimburse any pilot who successfully returns to the
Meene system with a complete series of Guardian logs. There is so much
more for us to discover about the Guardians and their history, and this
could be a significant turning point in our understanding."[14]

06 MAR 3304

* The engineer Ram Tah has revealed that his recent request for

pilots to investigate possible Guardian sites has yielded significant
discoveries. He has released this statement: "Thanks to many courageous
Commanders, we have found several new Guardian sites
 and recovered a great deal of data. As I theorised, the ruins are not
as dead as they seem, since some are actively defended by ancient Guardian drones.
 My analysis of the data has yielded key technological information, much
 of which can be put to immediate practical use. This has allowed me to
produce blueprints for new weaponry and power-plant systems based on
Guardian designs. I am currently liaising with technology brokers to
manufacture and distribute these devices, which I hope will benefit the
galaxy in these troubled times." Ram Tah added that he will continue to
rely on the galactic community’s support in unearthing further knowledge
 about the Guardians.[15]

27 FEB 3304

* The engineer Ram Tah, a leading expert on the mysterious

Guardians, has requested help in locating undiscovered sites from the
ancient alien race. He has issued the following statement: "The
artefacts recently delivered to me have been subjected to intense
molecular analysis. As a result, I have deduced the possibility of
Guardian sites in three specific systems: Col 173 Sector QU-O d6-25, HD
63154 and Synuefe EU-Q c21-10. I urge the galactic community to
investigate these systems, where I believe we may find further traces of
 the Guardians' ancient civilisation. I appreciate that this could be a
wild goose chase, but data from such sites – if they exist – would be
extremely valuable." Ram Tah has asked that any data be delivered to him
 at Phoenix Base in the Meene system.[16]

15 FEB 3304

* Ram Tah has announced that the galactic community has responded

positively to his appeal for Guardian artefacts, resulting in a large
number of deliveries to Felice Dock. The engineer will now subject the
artefacts to extensive analysis. As the campaign drew to a close, Ram
Tah issued the following statement: "My heartfelt thanks go to all those
 who supported this initiative. I've already started work and I should
have something to share with you soon." Pilots who contributed to the
initiative can now collect their rewards from Felice Dock in the Meene
system.[17]

08 FEB 3304

* Ram Tah, the galaxy's foremost expert on the Guardians, has

revealed that his research funding will soon end. In an effort to make
the most of his remaining finances, the engineer has appealed to
independent pilots to deliver Guardian artefacts to his base in the
Meene system. In a statement, Ram Tah said: "Public interest in the
Guardians may have waned, but I believe there is more to learn. Only
through thorough investigation and analysis can we hope to fully
understand the Guardians, their technology, and their relationships to
other species. This knowledge could be of great importance to humanity."
 The campaign has received a financial boost from Meene General
Industries, which has promised to reward pilots who deliver artefacts
from Guardian sites to Felice Dock in the Meene system. The campaign
begins on the 8th of February 3304 and will run for one week. If the
final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end
immediately.[18]

09 DEC 3302

* *Note: this Galnet article was released in error during the*

beta period for the 2.2.03 update, and was subsequently removed. When
the update was released on January 10, 2017, the Galnet article was not
republished, also in error.*[19]*

* Ram Tah, the reclusive engineer leading research into the

Synuefe ruins, has broken his silence. In a statement, he said: "I have
made the first step in unlocking the ruins' secrets! Using data
delivered by independent pilots and explorers, my researchers and I have
 created a decryption algorithm that can decipher the data patterns
contained in the mysterious obelisks. But although this is extremely
exciting, the real work has only just begun. I have taken measures to
ensure that our algorithm is automatically uploaded to any ship that
docks at a starport in the Meene system. The algorithm will allow
independent researchers to decrypt data from the site. I sincerely
believe that the knowledge in the Synuefe ruins belongs to us all, and I
 intend to do everything I can to facilitate access to that knowledge."[20]

02 DEC 3302

* A few days ago, the research centre at Felice Dock in the Meene

system was severely damaged in what has been described as 'an act of
vandalism'. Authorities at the starport have confirmed that the attack
left many of the facilities irreparably damaged. Readers will no doubt
recall that Ram Tah's research project into the ruins of the Synuefe
XR-H d11-102 system is based at Felice Dock. When asked about the delay
in investigating the crime, system security forces said it was
considered 'low priority', and that it was "probably the work of
opportunists." Ram Tah released the following statement: "This is
clearly an attempt to undermine my research into the Synuefe ruins.
Since my investigations began, a number of agencies have made clear
their desire to capitalise on the site for personal, political or
military gain. The knowledge contained in the ruins does not belong to
one individual or organisation – it belongs to everyone. My research
programme has relocated to Phoenix Base. Strict security protocols have
been instated, and anyone approaching without invitation will be fired
upon."[21]

25 NOV 3302

* Earlier this month, engineer Ram Tah announced a research

programme designed to uncover the secrets of the Synuefe ruins. The
engineer asked pilots to deliver data from the site to his laboratory in
 the hope that he would be able to decipher it. But Ran Tah's silence
has prompted some to speculate that the engineer might not be up to the
task of decoding the data, and that his attempt was nothing more than
the naive dream of a backwater mechanic. When approached with these
criticisms, Ram Tah said: "These things take time. I believe I have made
 a breakthrough, but I will not be pressured into offering untested
claims. As soon as I have results, the galaxy will know."[22]

03 NOV 3302

* Since the mysterious ruins

 in the Synuefe XR-H d11-102 system were discovered last week, the site
has become a hotbed of activity, with hundreds of explorers attempting
to uncover the ruins' secrets. Now the engineer Ram Tah has announced
plans to conduct a comprehensive research programme with the aim of
learning more about the site. At a press event, Ram Tah made the
following statement: "The discovery of the Synuefe ruins is hugely
significant, and the site is unquestionably worthy of further study.
Fortunately, United Meene Labour has graciously agreed to fund a
comprehensive research project. I am therefore in the privileged
position of being able to devote myself to studying data from the site.
It is my hope that by decoding this data, we can learn more about the civilisation responsible for the ruins.
 Having conducted a preliminary survey of the site, I have determined
that Pattern Delta Obelisk Data would of great value at this stage."
United Meene Labour has promised to reward pilots who bring Pattern
Delta Obelisk Data from the Synuefe ruins to Felice Dock in the Meene
system. The campaign begins on the 3rd of November 3302 and will run for
 two weeks.[23]