*01 06 {After Gauntlet}
ASTEROID CITY FLUX 53861
Reid
We have finally been able to get through! Javi was jamming our transmissions
for some time. I grieve for the loss of your parents, Trent. I learned of
their death only hours ago. And at the same time I read of your imprisonment
by Javi. It is up to you to help us stop the Microsol fleet from using the
Gravitium. You must fly to the Microsol base planet of Ixmucane and give us
information on fleet strength before we can marshall our forces. How many
ships, weapons, defensive capabilities, everything. Then route the information
to us via a Link Flux. We will be waiting, and good luck to you.

*02 10 {After Gauntlet}
STATION GRYPHON FLUX 73725
Captain
We have monitored your escape, Hawkins. You won't get far. I have notified
The Microsol patrol nearby and they are on an intercept course to pick you
up. You could make it easier for me by waiting where you are, because I have
given them orders to destroy you if you show resistance.

*03 06 {After Gauntlet}
ASTEROID CITY FLUX 53862
Reid
A word of warning when maneuvering through the caverns of Ixmucane. You must be
wary of the sawblades that Microsol installed as a security measure. If I
remember correctly, the sawblades are believed developed or at least stored
at station Gryphon. The more advanced models can be nearly indestructible.
Also huge slabs of rock can be torn from the walls and hurled at your ship
using the power of the Gravitium. Beware.

*04 07 {After Gyges}
DELIANI FLUX 23672
Vykromod
So... you think you can outsmart a corporation whose size you cannot even
possibly imagine? You are the biggest fool I have ever seen. Turn back
now while you have the chance. You will never find the fleet's secret base, 
and soon we will emerge and crush you into pulp if you remain here. 
Leave now.

*05 06 {After Gyges}
ASTEROID CITY FLUX 53863
Reid
Trent! Flee to Stargate sector immediately!! Have detected a large sqadron
apprxxme.


<Copmputer Log: ~Transmission~ ~end~.>

*06 09 {After Stargate -ninja- }
STARGATE TRANSMISSION FLUX 0178205
???
We see that you are not a part of the hideous mass that threatens the sector.
But it is not safe for you to be here. You must go to Camanis, the ice world, 
where we can supply you with weapons that can utterly destroy the fleet of
Microsol. We cannot emerge into the sector with our race because Microsol
has closed the Stargate now. It is up to you now, human. For the life of
millions, you must stop that fleet.

*07 12 {After Camanis}
CAMANIS TRANSMISSION FLUX 001
Beppo
Hey, there, friend. I see you've met up wid a few of me pals on Torm, yes?
We pirates are good. I work for the outworlders and they have told me to 
give you lotsa weapons for your ship. Just step aside and I'll install 
the ones you want. You pilots are good. Weapons are good. Freedom is good!
After this battle, we can go snow jumping. Waddaya say?

*08 07 {After Camanis}
SUBSPACE TRANSMISSION FLUX 002
Vykromod
We have tracked you. You are now within our grasp. Prepare to meet your
death, Trent Hawkins. You have caused Microsol enough trouble. 

This is not an idle threat, idiot. You WILL die.

*09 04 {After Fleet -Tyrian X-}
TYRIAN TRANSMISSION FLUX 01282
Borogar
Trent Hawkins, congratulations! You've won the game! But it's not over yet...

Tyrian X awaits you! You must once again fly into the world where you started
this whole shebang and fight off incessant waves of enemies! We
thought you'd be interested in another shot at the title. Have fun! Heh...
heh, heh...

*10 02 {Secret}
ARCHIVE DATA
Data
Reference: Zica SuperCharger

This is a modular adaptation of the Gencore Zica SuperLaser.  It is supposed to
use an original Zica laser core instead of the larger, power drawing model
re-engineered by Gencore.  The technology behind the Zica Laser is not well
understood, which is why duplicates of the model are not as powerful as the
original model.

*11 01 {Secret}
ARCHIVE DATA
Data
Reference: Stargate

Summary:
Stargates are big distortions in space.  There's one here in episode 3.
Enjoy your stay.

Stargates are believed to be some sort of rift created by a massive black hole.
While this theory holds up among science fiction writers, the actual phenomenon
behind the stargate is unknown.  It has been suggested that these are portions
of space created in the big bang which formed the universe.

It is believed that time is the "fourth dimension" so therefore it may have
quantity and react in the same way as other phenomena.  The Stargate in our
quadrant appears to either distort time or space, perhaps both.  The few ships
that have explored the Stargate and returned reported massive changes in
location.  So massive are these apparent changes that no recognizable
constellations have ever been found in any direction from the captains who
have passed through.

Therefore, there is either a tremendous shift in location or time to produce
such unexpected results.  No ship so far has spent enough time through the
Stargate to determine what the actual result is.  This problem is compounded
by the fact that independent ship captains have reported arriving in different
locations, suggesting the Stargate's destination is not fixed.

It has been suggested that if you travel through the stargate to
reverse course immediately and head back!

*12 09 {After Camanis}
CAMANIS TRANSMISSION FLUX 0178205
???
You know that everything is doomed, don't you?

I wish I had never gotten into this mess.

Well, anyway, let's talk about hot dogs!

You know, the kind of hot dog that used to be generated at holo-cricket games.
Now THAT was a hot dog.  I could use one of those right now.

If you get a chance to swing by Ixmucane again, why don't you pick up one for me?

Your pal, Nanol.

*13 07   {Secret}
ANONYMOUS TRANSMISSION
Anonymous
The Perils of Space-Fruit:

What in the universe is all this fruit doing flying around in outer-space?
It has long been the practice of ship captains to destroy other ships and
collect their protected food stores as a trophy, since most other matter is
generally incinerated.

So why do we do it?  What makes some sentient life so insensible to pain and
suffering that we think picking up our victim's last meal is some sort of
great feat of skill?  It may seem humourous to you, gentle readers, to see
flying mugs of ale, spinning oranges, and hurtling strawberries, but I see
the remains of the dead, the unfortunate souls whose lives were lost without
the benefit of scarfing down that last bit of replicated food.

I beseech thee, gentle reader, to think twice before reveling in such victory.
Where will this madness end?  Trade values measured in fruit to replace
coins and gems?  Perhaps someone will develop weapons of mass food destruction,
allowing you to hurtle foodstuffs at unwary victims.  No!  This cannot be
allowed to happen!  Pray to Zinglon that he will free us from this vile threat!

Paid for by the benevolent members of the church of Zinglon.

*14 02 {Secret}
ARCHIVE DATA
Data
Reference: Mega SoundChair

Sensors on your ship pick up the minute disturbances caused by sound-waves
acting on the very fine particle streams in space, then amplify and filter the identified distortions which are
then sent to your Mega SoundChair for playback.  This is a consumer product which has been found to
alleviate stress and panic in untrained pilots who began invading space with their own Star Yachts a
number of years ago.  It was found that when placed into silence, people would turn to music to alleviate
the dread (and subsequent insanity) caused by being alone in space and unable to hear anything.  This remedy
was insufficient, however, since the music had several adverse side effects:  It didn't make sense to the
mind when you're watching meteors and other objects hurtling by, consumers couldn't hear messages
broadcast to them, and people would get so wrapped up in the music they'd relax and wouldn't watch
where they were going.  This was an especially bad problem in the time before Automatic Guidance and
Proximity Warning systems were refined.  So, they decided to amplify what little sound was out there and
solve the problem of the unending silence panic before there were no more Star Yachts to go around.

*15 07 {After Tyrian-X}
SUBSPACE TRANSMISSION FLUX 410
Vykromod
Aw, geez.  Now you've gone and destroyed my home planet.

Did you ever wonder why I carry a purple cloak?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  Now, I will have my revenge!

The name of this game isn't Tyrian!  You've spelled it incorrectly, Trent
Hawkins!  The universe will know of your pitiful mistake and I will rule
again!

*16 12 {After Tyrian-X}
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 263
Beppo
Top o' the morning, wee laddie.

I be the clone of that nasty old pirate.  The scourge of Torm, I be called.

I found it, Trent!  Be it that I did, and did it at that.  The wondrous
Prototype Stalker.  If you can make it past Savara, I might consider giving
it up to you.  For a price...

This baby has it all.  Someday you may even learn to use the top-secret
post-it mine sprayer.

Well, I be off now. Arrrrr!

*17 03
DELIANI EMPORIUM DATAFLUX
Ad
Now that the game is almost over, Hank has finally gotten out of jail for
USP fraud!  And now, he's gone crazy!

He's hired Beppo's clone to scour the seven sectors and steal whatever goods
he can from the wreckage Trent Hawkins has strewn across the galaxy.  And ya
know what?  He's found it all!

Zica Lasers, Constant Lasers, Lightning Blasts, Protron Cannons, Missile
Launchers, 8-Way Microbombs, Side Ships, and much, much more.  Also, rumor
has it that Beppo's got the new Microsol Fighter, but he's not tellin' unless
you've got the cash.

So come on down right now while anarchy lasts!

*18 02
Top Secret: Gravitron Pulse-Wave
ARCHIVE DATA
The gravitron Pulse-Wave is the ultimate in power system technology.
This is based on the Tyrian research project.  Not commonly known is that
the Gryphon Explosion was caused by a Gravitron drive being connected to
a Zica Flamethrower system.  This produced a 10 AEU [astral explosion
units] shock which destroyed much of the station.  Therefore, use of this
drive is not suggested in open combat.

The Harbringer Plasma system was designed for the invisible ship
Illuminator.  The ship will be deployed at the rear of the main Microsol
fleet in our final assault.  Failure in the mission in any way will
result in the ship breaking off from combat.

<Archive note: Further details on the Illuminator are Class-16 and available
 only to Vykromod-level access.>

The Illuminati is being defended by a secondary battleship platform, which
is also classified.  It's job is to set up a mine defense barrier while
the Illuminator acts from a safe position.  Should the secondary platform
be destroyed, the Illuminator will break off the attack.

This energy system is highly confidential and is not to be released into
general distribution.  Any Microsol ship is authorized to self-destruct
using the F2+F3+F4 code.  After vaporizing their armor with the code, pilots
are recommended to crash their ship in an uncharted location if possible.

*19 08
INCOMING TRANSMISSION from Magnatower Center
Transon

Now, look, Trent Hawkins, I am sick and tired of you blowing our Z-29
Central Defense Ship to bits!

Take your stupid war somewhere else and stop destroying our defense fleet!

I don't care if your family WAS killed down here!
If you ever return to Savara, I'm going to call out a planetary alert and
send the entire sector after your ship!  

So, GO AWAY!

*20 01
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 83278
Javi
Hello, Trent.  I received word from a rather irate Transon Lohk that you'd
be headed this way.

The Illuminator is safely tucked away where you won't find it.  I'll give
you a hint.  It's not on Deliani.

But I am.

I have the defenses of the entire planet waiting to move down on you and take
you out.

Enjoy your stay, Trent.  If you're reading this message, I know you've
hacked into our defense net.  If not...
*21 01 {After Deliani?}
DELIANI TRANSMISSION FLUX 83278
Javi
Oh, by the way.  Nice job you did for us back at Ixmucane.  We would have lost
a number of ships from the modified Zica weapons being tested there.

Didn't know about that, huh?  Too bad, no-one can help you now.

*
