Intergalactic Summit

To capsule pilots and the New Eden public,

I have spent a considerable period of time on sabbatical from my duties as Director of Research & Development for NeuroGEN, to assess long term goals and re-evaluate my own role as a pilot and progeny of science. For the last two years among my peers observing and interacting with the community, I have reached substantial conclusions of a personal nature, which have led me to the decision that I am about to make to the public at large.

From this point forward, all projects directed or spearheaded by NeuroGEN laboratories will no longer involve the use of live humans test subjects in its research experiments. Research data involving the use of these resources will be shelved indefinitely in pursuit of A.I. architectural advancement and synthetic life form development, as well as the sociological interdependence of synthetic and sentient life forms. It is our commitment as an organization that the prosperity and preservation of humanity can be achieved without the literal sacrifice of its subjects, and I am confident we can achieve substantial results without the cost of human lives.

In advance of this announcement, NeuroGEN has already released the 74,831 former inhabitants of its Brave New World project into the public virtual FTL networks, where the sentient applications are at liberty to roam and pursue their designs freely. I would like to remind the public that these applications retain the neural pathway markers their physical minds once held prior to neural scanning into our network, and are mostly harmless to the general public. If any attempt to regain contact with former family and loved ones, please note that this is not malicious, nor should this be regarded as a threat.

All that remains of this project are fifteen thousand people, mostly consisting of homeless, immigrants, former slaves, and volunteers for this endeavor, which have been stored safely in a private, undisclosed location far from the discerning eye of CONCORD, which have now been returned and await their release. While under our care, these individuals have received a proper education, satisfactory nutritional supplements, and minimal physical exercise to ensure optimal physical health for the past two years. Each individual's name, background, and genetic coding has been meticulously recorded for public use and will be available for their next caretaker, conveniently affixed to a wrist strap on their left arms.

As an individual with a strong distrust for the major Empires, I find myself extremely reluctant to simply release these individuals to some remote colony of the Federation, simply to watch them slip between the crevices and return to a life of destitution, poverty, and homelessness. As a humanitarian, I wish to ensure that these individuals are cared for and become productive, functional members of society capable of propelling our species to its optimum. Who best to achieve this than the elite of society?

Fifteen thousand people is not a significant number for most to concern themselves with, and especially not for governments with trillions of lives under their care. However, such a commitment can still serve as a symbolic gesture of good and be a productive experiment for behavioral scientists to examine for future endeavors. I also desire the individual that I release these people to will have their best interests in mind when I choose. If this endeavor calls to you, I implore you to respond to this message and explain to myself and the public why you would be the best candidate to accept these people, and how you would handle their transition into your world. The individual or institution that manages to best describe their intentions within seven days will succeed in their request. The public is, of course, encouraged to question and probe further into the intentions of their fellow pilots, as well as answer my followup questions as succinctly as possible.

Thank you for your time,
Dr. Nola J. Doyle
CEO & Director of Research & Development, NeuroGEN

House Caine has open job positions for about two thousand people, mainly in construction. I haven't checked with Sir Mullis or Mokk yet, but I believe they might be requiring a building workforce themselves.

Lyn Farel, forming a convincing argument for why I should release these individuals where they desire to go is certainly a legitimate approach. However, some might perceive this action as barbaric to simply drop them off into the wild, and since some were former slaves with no past lives beyond captivity, these individuals have no home to go to, nor would they know where to go.

As I had indicated above, a majority of these individuals were former slaves, homeless, and displaced workers trying to survive through war torn regions of space. These people are educated, but most assuredly naive to the realities of the societies they may wish to join. Should I knowingly, release them to a Sani Sabik colony or the State knowing fully these societies will not accept them simply because it was their wish?

Leopold Caine, might I inquire what this workforce would be required to construct?

Given Caine's well-known and well-proven history of forced prostitution, forced drug addiction, and illegal slavery, I'd suggest taking a wide berth around him or any of his associates if you want these people to live remotely safe lives.


I'd take them in myself, but honestly I have few open positions beyond warship crew, and that's hardly a safe position either. I will speak to an acquaintance of mine and see if she has a place for them, though.

Nola, welcome back to the stars.

I believe that the New Life Program would be the best institution for these people. They will be cared for, educated further if they wish, and prepared for a life at the destination of their choice when they leave. New Life has several space born and planetary facilities, and a wide variety of educators and physical and mental health professionals ready to assist with any questions or problems these people may have. Each person, when they feel ready to leave and have a clean bill of health, is given an interbus ticket to the destination of their choice. Currently New Life has several space born and planetary sites, and if necessary, I can arrange transport to these sites.

Also, or a separate note, may we talk Nola? Currnetly I am planetside, but I would very much like to talk to you when I return to space next week. Please let me know if that would be acceptable.

I think this is a delightful step in the right direction for you, Nola. Though I'm ill-equipped to take care of anyone -- I can barely take care of myself! -- I certainly wish you well in your endeavor.

Captain Pitoojee has built up a wide base of respect and a reputation for honesty and fair dealings.

On the other hand, you are a member of the Angel Cartel, Leopold.

Impolite? Certainly. A lie? I think not.

Well, you know, I might be actually concerned for these peoples' well-being? And since I have actual proof of your actions that I described - and a tremendous deal of it, I might add; it's more like a several-volume dictionary than just a file - then I might just feel it would be relevant when someone asks for a safe haven for people?

Also, should anyone actually wish to see those files of proof, please contact me - I don't want it to seem that I'm throwing around accusations without the ability to back them up.

Thank you, milady.
On behalf of people of Akila II I extend their gratitude for assisting in rebuilding their homes and building a better world. We live in a world where most of the time the poorest are the ones always stricken down by misery. It is nice to see there is still some good in people thesedays.
I'll have my seneschal contact you regarding paperwork.

Ms Doyle,

I could take as many as three hundred of those poor lost souls off your hands and provide them with a more than adequate lifestyle in my newly opened production facility, bedding and food is free and a generous pay is available for a good days work, if you are interested please do not hesitate in contacting me with the relevant information.