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## Transcripts

Here you will find the transcripts that you find throughout the Darkzone.

Transcripts tell more of the story behind the characters and happenings in this district of the galaxy.

Each found transcript rewards a Rare Loot Chest. All transcripts are random drops on their planet of origin; each planet contains 5 transcripts for a total of 20.

## Transcript Printouts

Here follows an account of the various transcripts available.

### **Gekonuma**

**1. About your parents**

*by: Anonymous*
*recipient: Xorel*
Xorel -

At last, I have discovered the fate of your parents and how you came to live with Wida Gaskill. In case your mail is being tracked, please destroy this letter after reading.

I can assure you that I have taken the utmost precautions during my investigation of your parents. This information, carefully and secretly collected, is now yours. You may do with it as you deem best.

You were born on Xajidic, as we suspected. When I traced your story through the streets, I heard whispers of a rumor that I later confirmed with the testimony of neighbors who witnessed the events. I also used distant relatives to cross-check the story with your blood sample.

I’m afraid that your parents were personally assassinated by your guardian Wida Gaskill. She suspected them of treason and didn’t want to risk mutiny during an unstable period of Xajidic’s history. Both of your parents were murdered in their home, where you were fast asleep. Wida took you with her that night and trained you to be her most trustworthy bodyguard.

I hope you have some peace of mind now that you know.

**2. Divided twins**

*by: Vyo-Saba*
*recipient: Ster people*
Amid all this war, it’s hard to imagine that our planet was once united… that we were once a pacific tribe… that this was a place of harmony among all.

The legend of Ster and Brax explains how things got so bad and why my people are ravaged by resource wars. According to our elders, Ster and Brax were once a single, larger planet. The tribes lived in harmony, dedicating themselves to harvesting abundant minerals and selling them to the Federation. There was no ambition, no greed for riches or technology. There was only peace.

Then, Ster and Brax abruptly split in two overnight. Separated, they became twin planets, orbiting together in an endless loop. The cause of this rupture remains a mystery, but the elders say that inside our planet there lived two giant snakes, which remained dormant for millennia. That night, they woke up, each moving in a different direction and dividing our planet in two.

With the split, the riches that were once shared among all tribes ended up on Ster, in the central sectors. Instead of sharing the wealth, tribes became greedy for control. The resource-rich sectors became battlefields. Our unity was fragmented into a thousand pieces. And my people were devastated.

I’ve left Ster, but my people’s legends haven’t left me. I’m your Prince and with the help of my new allies, I will return for you, stronger than ever.

**3. Becoming a blacksmith**

*by: Bardan*
*recipient: Pa*
Pa -

You were right: blacksmith gloves are worth their weight in gold. You always knew the trade would come in handy. I was so blinded by my desire to be a soldier that I didn’t see it back then.

You were the best blacksmith on Odureg and you taught me everything I need to know - even though I decided to be a soldier. We’re preparing for another war, Pa, and this time I’m in charge of manufacturing the weapons.

You'd be proud to see me working as a blacksmith again. I’m going to avenge your death by inventing the finest weapons ever seen.

- Bardan

**4. My greatest invention**

*by: Bardan*
*recipient: Database*
Invention Attempt #8429103

I’ve been experimenting with the Implants manufactured by the Federation for some time now. They’re funny electronic devices made from unfamiliar materials. The Feds made them to enhance the skills of their soldiers - and of course, they prohibited tampering with the devices.

Clearly, I found a way around that! Those bastards should really make the Implants harder to hack. Now that I’ve taken them apart, I’ve found some really unusual chips. The Feds must have produced them by outsourcing distant planets for cheap labor, because they have traces of very strange stuff.

I’ve experimented with these chips and I think I can add recombined parts - which I call Mods - to boost the potential of the Implant. The original Implants gave soldier’s a strength buzz, but I think my Mods can at least triple the power.

In attempt #8429103, I’ve inserted a new Mod prototype into my own Implant to make sure there are no side effects. So far, the Mod feels great. I can just tell this prototype is the one. Ka’ Nuun will be thrilled, since no other planet in the galaxy will have them.

This one’s for you, Pa.

**5. Bapishka and the Mantyrocs**

*by: Survivor*
*recipient: Anyone*
I’ve never seen anything like it. When I crash-landed on this planet, I expected to be surprised. But Bapishka and the Mantyrocs go beyond the usual shock.

For the last month, I’ve been hiding in the caves, trying to pass unseen as I fix my ship. I can’t stop watching Bapishka, Queen of the Mantyrocs, and the strange rites of this place. She’s like the queen of a colony and dedicates all her time to siring her lieges, the Mantyrocs.

At the same time, she uses them as a private army. Just yesterday she used her own young to destroy an uprising in the center of the planet. No qualms whatsoever. She’s ruthless and frankly, I’m terrified she’ll find me hiding here.

The Mantyrocs aren’t any better, though I think they’re a bit dim-witted. I’ve witnessed them go into a temple in the eastern cave system and never come out. When I checked it later, they had all massacred each other. The weirdest part: I think it was some kind of tribute to their leader.

This place gives me the creeps… I better work on my ship and get the hell out of here!

### **Spicka**

**6. The Spicka Council**

*by: Zodrek*
*recipient: Leader*
Beloved leader -

The Spicka council has been a resounding success. At first those low-lifes were wary of me, but in the end, they revealed their plans. All the planetary leaders have agreed to attack Odureg with full force. Together, they will have a formidable army to defeat Ka' Nuun.

Unless Odureg anticipates this attack and prepares heavily, they’ll be slaughtered from the start. I foresee that if Odureg doesn’t call for aid from the darkest reaches of the galaxy, they might as well abandon the planet entirely.

May the Dark Realm darken.

Your faithful servant,

Zodrek.

**7. Kalava’s Takeover**

*by: General K.*
*recipient: Federation*
URGENT: Massacre on Spicka! Kalava defected! Reinforcements requested!

The intervention planned on Spicka has gone terribly wrong. Kalava has defected from the Federation and led a widespread massacre against the planet in order to seize power. He has succeeded. The death rate has already exceeded 80%.

Most Federation soldiers died during the chaos of Kalava’s takeover, but a handful of us remain stranded on Spicka. We request reinforcements to retreat from the planet before it’s too late. We fear that Kalava and his new biorobotic recruits will soon discover us. Please send support as soon as possible!

To the unity of the Federation!

**8. Mission failed**

*by: Colonel G.*
*recipient: Federation*
Fellow Feds -

Our mission to take down the traitor Kalava and the criminal Darkzone has failed. Kalava has predicted our every move. He counted on the fact that the disaster on Spicka would hurt public opinion and that we would strike hard and fast.

To prepare for our attack, he created an alliance between the Darkzone planets, with forces we couldn’t ever overcome. We did what we could and lost our best fighters. The Darkzone remains stronger than ever and the traitor Kalava remains at large with his biorobotic army.

Let us hope that their gaze does not fall on the Federation states. We couldn’t possibly repel their huge numbers.

To the unity of the Federation!

**9. Intercepted communication**

*by: Unknown*
*recipient: Unknown*
Reporting to headquarters… about solar systems located… quadrant 18568..45... The Darkstar System is highly complex, with 17 planets… different levels of development… social disaster… riots… [ERROR 57]... In total, two planets appear to be composed of… and plasma at high temperatures… completely uninhabitable… System’s center... is a dark star... [Interference]... They say systems closest to the Darkstar are more… crime… massacre… intergalactic war with other planets on the outer… [ERROR 57] … [Interference]... instability... political manipulation… a trap… factions within the systems. Odureg doomed… mission is viable… will start… over.

[Comm Terminated]

**10. Odureg defense**

*by: O.D.D*
*recipient: Internal*
RE: The Official Defense Strategy for Odureg

As discussed, we have determined that the official defense strategy for Odureg will involve four main elements:

Fortify our defenses. We will safeguard our people by fortifying every possible entry point into Odureg. We will amass large numbers of soldiers, as well as arm them with modern weaponry. Our walls will be secured by infrastructure and manned by our 12 highest-ranked generals.

Lure the attackers into a false sense of security. We will not inform the attackers that we know of their plans. All fortification and planning will be done in secret, so that the attackers arrive with false hopes of easy victory.

Resist the attackers until Metis’ reinforcements arrive. Our plans depend heavily on Metis obtaining reinforcements from her distant homeplanet. We will contain attacks with our heavy defense preparations while she returns with the numbers necessary to turn the tide of the battle.

Finish off the enemy after they are weakened. Once Metis has arrived, we will finish off those bastards at their weakest moment.

We are confident this defense strategy is our best chance for victory.

All hail Ka’ Nuun.

-The High Generals of Odureg

### **Xajidic**

**11. Heading home**

 *by: Cat. P*
 *recipient: Anna P.*
Sister,

You'll never believe what’s happened! I scarcely know what to write, I’ve got so much to tell you. Before you read on, I should say that we’re all safe. The kids are a bit shaken up, but they’ll be fine.
War broke out in Odureg. A full-scale, multi-faction battle. Odureg citizens weren’t warned at all, but I noticed that they were fortifying the defense lines, so I suspected something was up. An entire coalition of Darkzone planets attacked us… the Dark Realm was defeated.
We managed to escape through the tunnels where we used to collect glowworms when we were kids. We're safe on a ship right now, heading to your house. I hope that’s alright. We’ve got no other place to go.
Given the circumstances, you’d think I’d be depressed out of my mind. But I’m in a good mood, because guess what? You'll never believe who's on the ship with us. I can’t give any details… But let’s just say you adore him. At one point, you had a poster of him in your room. I’ll tell you everything when we get there. The kids send their love.

P.S. I almost forgot, make space in the living room. We’re about 200 refugees…

**12. The Cult of Metis**

*by: Anonymous*
*recipient: Resistance*
An Invitation to Protest:

Let’s call Metis for what she is: a traitor. She betrayed Ka’ Nuun… and thinks we’re going to bow down at her feet? She tore down the Moon Gods and made temples to herself… and thinks we’re going to worship her? Metis is no goddess. She’s a narcissistic back-stabber unfit to rule.

If you agree, join us tomorrow at high-noon to protest her reign. Odureg is our home and we deserve a say in who leads us. Come armed: this could get ugly.

All hail Ka’ Nuun.

-An Anonymous Dissident

**13. New orders**

*by: Metis*
*recipient: Fleet*
Soldiers, it’s time to buck up and wait! I command you to watch from this neighboring planet as Ka’ Nuun struggles to repel the attack from rival Darkzone factions. Together we’ll witness the troops of Odureg dwindle and fall into despair. We’ll hold back until Ka’ Nuun himself is pleading for us to come and save them.

After we’ve bided our time, we’ll land at the right moment, just when Ka’ Nuun’s troops are near-defeated. We’ll swoop in, finish off the invaders and wipe out Ka’ Nuun forever while there’s nobody to oppose us.

Soldiers, is that clear? We’ll wait until the time is ripe for the reign of Metis!

**14. The War of Odureg**

*by: A soldier*
*recipient: Anyone*
They got me the first day. I didn’t see it coming. The invaders arrived on Odureg and I was so busy fending off enemies to my right that I didn’t see the one to my left. He got me with a laced spear, but missed his mark: a cut through the leg, instead of the heart.

There’s a lot I didn’t see coming.

That first day was hazy. Dust everywhere. A rain of bullets from ships above. Hundreds fallen dead. I remember being brought back through the chaos on a stretcher. I felt blood, shame, pain - and dust swelling my eyes. Whenever I could see, the battle was still waging. Hours, days passed; it never seemed to end. Others arrived in the infirmary with injuries worse than mine. Blood, too much of it. We were all waiting for Metis and her army to save us, but she never came.

On the third day, in the thick of it, I saw Metis’ ships. We cheered in the infirmary, we raised the limbs we had left in celebration. Those orbs of hers destroyed the invaders and our hearts were fit to burst. But soon our shouts turned to horror as Metis’ army began to kill us off - we, the soldiers of Ka’ Nuun! A mistake surely, I thought, simple confusion on the battlefield.

It was not so. She came for us, alright. She killed the fighters left standing, our best men and women. When the job was finished, I saw her headed towards the infirmary. It became quiet here, nobody said a word. Only one, a nurse, cried out, “All hail Ka’ Nuun!”

Before it was all over, I thought: we would bear our blood, shame and pain for Ka’ Nuun, always.

**15. Extraction Request**

*by: Bardan*
*recipient: Smuggler*
URGENT

I heard you’re a pal of Caradul’s and you’re dealing in the vicinity. I need a rescue mission ASAP. I’m carrying precious cargo and have to leave Odureg at once. You’ll be rewarded of course. My cargo values loyalty and will see you’re properly honored. We’re talking huge - think triple your last shipment.

Meet me outside the glowworm tunnels at twilight with transport for hundreds. I’ll be bringing other survivors with me.

-Bardan

### **Odureg**

**16. I miss you**

*by: Caradul*
*recipient: Zandara*
Zandara -

My moonshadow sorceress, I remember the first time we met. Ka' Nuun was in a bad spot, nearly dead on your doorstep. You appeared with your dark hair and ways to mend him. I recall the flash of those dark crystals I brought you, the way you cast them over his body. You looked so strong, so irresistible - none of that delicate nonsense. Just my kind of lady.

Now we’re a whole galaxy apart. I’m doing business at Ka' Nuun’s headquarters and making a pretty penny off them too. Usually this would make me content as can be. But I can’t stop thinking about you. I wish I had stayed on your homeplanet, or taken you with me. You’re an adventurous gal, aren’t you? Perhaps I’ll come and get you, so we can be together at last.

Until we meet again, keep your head down. People are going to be asking how you saved Ka’ Nuun. Stay safe, my moonshadow.

Yours,

Caradul

**17. To all raiders**

*by: Caradul*
*recipient: Raiders*
An invitation to friends -

Our hospitality house is now open. It will be a place where like-minded fellows come together and make plans under the shelter of one roof. Here, you’ll find everything you need to feel at home, including top-of-the-line equipment, safety devices and technology worthy of any guest.

We invite you to come to our new location at your convenience and experience the power of our hospitality firsthand. As you know, we’re especially proud of our loyalty program.

Don’t forget: we’ll be booked until the Darkzone changes power.

-Caradul

**18. To all the Mordūúns**

*by: Zandara*
*recipient: Mordūúns*
Mordūún sisters,

For years, we’ve looked for a way… and now I’ve found one. I had nearly given up on our aspirations to maintain life indefinitely for any being or species. I’ve yearned for the solution, of course, even dreamt of it. Now, quite by chance, I’ve discovered it.

I’ve encountered a crystal capable of maintaining life, though unfortunately it has a number of adverse effects. The bearer suffers immensely under its power, but I’m cooking up a mix of potions to help alleviate symptoms. I should note that with a certain combination, the crystal could also be used as a torture method without equal. It is a ruthless yet beautiful material.

I wish we had this crystal when our species was being cruelly persecuted. Now that I have it, I’m working on perfecting the technique. Perhaps it can be used for something good in the future.

I'll need a lot of ingredients for my experiments. If you can spare anything, send it along. You know where to find me.

Zandara

**19. Aspiring bounty hunter**

*by: Anonymous*
*recipient: NEMESIS*
To NEMESIS-

I have heard your name throughout the galaxy and wish to be a part of your legend. It would be a privilege to join your ranks and hunt at your side.

I too have experienced treason by those I thought friends. What happened in Odureg will not be forgotten. Your story of betrayal has resonated with us all.

I can imagine no greater honor than to fight for your revenge. I offer my services gladly to your cause. Let me wreak havoc on those you deem cursed.

Loyally,

-Anonymous

**20. Dark crystals**

*by: Bardan*
*recipient: Caradul*
URGENT

Hey C. -

I’ve got the deal of the century for you. Get the crystals from Odureg and let’s just say your little cantine will go galaxic. Yeah, I know they’re in the middle of war, that’s not my fault. There’s a tunnel system that will shield you from the worst of it - take that path. On your way back, bring any Dark Realm survivors with you. We’re gonna need all the hands we can get.

Once you’re outta Odureg, I’ll give you my location and the details for delivery. Don’t mess around: we’re on a clock here.

-Bardan