| Introduction:
The Labyrinth in Aphi, it contains numerous Takmahl artifacts and relics, which are of interest to the Arek'Jaalan Ancient Races project directly, and some of the other divisions indirectly.
The list of items requested by Acquisition is incomplete.
An expedition therefore, to the Labyrinth, could help with this situation.
It would also give project members some inspace activities to do, which will help with morale and experience.
Aims:
To obtain quantities of the Takmahl artifacts, if possible, the ones still outstanding on the requisition list.
To chart the Labyrinth to facilitate future archaeological expeditions
- specifically to investigate if Recon or Strategic Cruisers can find a shorter route.
To identify the Takmahl artifacts present in the Labyrinth
To serve as a training exercise for ArekJaalan team members.
Existing Knowledge:
The Labyrinth in Aphi is a large Takmahl complex, containing around 20 archaeological containers, one of only two (2) sites where Takmahl relics are found.
A Key is required to enter, although a person with the key can activate the entryway for fleetmates who do not, remaining at the entrance to allow others in.
The Labyrinth contains Minotaurs and other forces operated by the Blood Raiders, so laser weapons will be used against team members.
There are other collectors in the Labyrinth that use kinetic or explosive weapons, capabilities unknown, caution advised.
Battleships may enter the Labyrinth though progress through the stages is slow. Noctises may be able to use the battleship route, this is uncertain.
A 2 person team of an Abaddon (carrying firepower) and Harbinger (carrying archaeological tools) is sufficient for survival. More persons may achieve better results.
Methodology:
A team member with the key will activate the gate to allow the rest into the Labyrinth.
Thereafter, the team will proceed through the complex, charting a route to the centre.
The team will, upon arriving at the centre, begin analysing the containers.
All items recovered from containers will be recorded, to classify the type and number of relics that may be obtained.
Data analysis:
A simple classification of the containers, with the type and number of items located there during each expedition.
Repeated expeditions build up a clearer picture of things.
Results of each expedition can go onto the Arek'jaalan pages.
Time frame:
Each expedition through the Labyrinth will probably take around an hour.
Resource and Personnel requirements:
Each Expedition requires, A Key to the Labyrinth. 1 or 2 Battleships, 1 or 2 Archaeological cruisers.
Investigating the route through the Labyrinth requires some Recon and Strategic Cruiser pilots.
A Logistics ship may be useful.
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