Following her previous order, her secretary, a white android of polite but few words, went to find Stephanie and send her a file with the bulk of the data of interest on Ragol to familiarize herself with what was discovered by the research of the first colonization wave.
'You will receive the more sensible data from the administrator Rosetta herself. These you may already have consulted. The administrator will finish her current assignment and return to her office. Here are her coordinates.'
She paused for a moment. 'I thoroughly enjoyed your study of the preservation of magical energies through advanced crystallization. The possible repercussions of further technology based on your findings could change the way we think about magic. Perhaps something we androids will feel more comfortable with using ourselves, in time.' She made a short bow.
'The lobby shall be prepared for your arrival. Welcome to the Protectora XVI. I hope you'll enjoy your stay.'
After hearing Stephanie come in, the metal door would slide away and she would step in through the door of the office. Min Yung's visor slid upward along her armor's helmet and her face holographed itself unto the blank face-plate of her mecha.
'Dr Googanheek. So glad to meet you here. I've read your file and, quite surprisingly, the timing could hardly be better for someone of your expertise to join us on our next expedition to Ragol. I've prepared you a file containing the results of our most recent findings on the planet. The entire document is quite confidential for the time being. We have ongoing investigations I am sure will catch your utmost interest.'
She checked her notes and opened a file for playback, editing it manually on the go;
'Our first expedition began with a forced landing following the destruction of our ship by a then unidentified invading faction, now believed to be ARCAS units. We eliminated their defense and breached into the central dome they had taken over. They took control of the dome's security systems and seemed to have taken over most of the experiments and projects under way there, probably adding a few of their own. I'll send you an attachment containing my visual records of their equipment. An Esper was found there along with a humanoid that was partly turned into an android, very much like a cyborg. Their cooperation allowed us to find what we refer to as monoliths on Ragol's surface, which apparently are structures combined magic and technology brought from the future by a civilization that has shifted back through time, and currently occupy the underground of the planet. The design reminds of what is found among the ruins of the XVC-18 planetary system, whose circumstances may hint of a similar situation. We should send people to do an expedition there to compare the data with the monolith, now that I think of it.'
After sending her the file, she'd go on.
'A system in the central dome ended up releasing many entities that I believe to be corrupted mutations of the first colonists. Some probably tempered with biologically and/or mechanically. I'll send you the visuals as well. The dome's main systems were protected by a dragon, which may be of interest to you as well. Video attachment of its observed behavior is now sent. The dome apparently was being swarmed by the mutants, which soon led to our evacuation and to the autodestruction of the dome core. It thus appear that Ragol may have been overtaken by ARCAS, which has then contained and experimented on the colonists after taking over their facilities. Video footage of their assault on the dome before we lost contact with Ragol back then has been retrieved on the site by Baha, one of our hired forces for the expedition - attachment is being sent. ARCAS does not seem to be in good terms with the civilization underground, who is reported to be under some kind of civil war. We are interested in making contact with the warring factions of the civilization for diplomatic purposes and to learn more about them and ARCAS is likely to try to intercept our efforts based on their hostility so far. Most of our data comes from an expert Esper that will be accompanying us there for research. You two should get acquainted as I imagine your fields of expertise may complement each other for the discoveries waiting below.'
After calling Aryk to join them and to help herself to the available luxuries, she'd go on.
'You may well have questions now and I do hope to get you up to speed on the situation promptly.'
Looking over the data, Stephanie nods,
"I have seen this data, I make sure to stay informed on any situation I will be involved with." she slide her tablet into a bag that's across her arm. Hearing the secretary's words, she would shrug shyly.
"So far I've only managed to streamline what my mother has already done and factor in the interactions of magical energies and GN particles. Thank you, I'm sure I'll manage to find some enjoyment out of this endeavor."Stephanie looks intriqued at Min Yung's armor, but the look on her face goes more serious as situation is explained. She sits down and listens, pulling out her computer to recieve the data when it is presented to her. She was especially intriqued when hearing about the monoliths and someone from the future.
"Hmm, just send me what you can, I'll ask any questions I have later... Also can I get some information on the team? I like to know whom I'm working with and to see what each provides." she stops to go over some of the information while sorting out thoughts.
"So, right now what is our main objective?"After calling Aryk to join them and to help herself to the available luxuries, she'd go on.
'You may well have questions now and I do hope to get you up to speed on the situation promptly.'
As she sees the food table, Aryk's stomatch rumbles and she throws herself at it
Free food! I was starving!-she cries with tears of joy.
After stuffing herself a bit, Aryk stares at Stephanie with an embarassed look in her face and stands up, snapping her fingers along a rainbow flash and suddenly all snack remains in her clothes are gone and extends an hand to shake:
Ah miss Stephanie! So nice to meet you! I've read about your GN drive! Can't really say I understand it but it's totally awesome! What are you doing here? Gonna give Mao an upgrade? Team Silver's gonna join us?[/quote]
Hearing mention of an Esper was surprising to her, as they were necessarily something you'd see everyday, especially not working with Parum. She give the woman a warm smile,
"Eh, heh. Thank you! I'll show you it in person if you want to see it. And I don't know... Does Mao want and upgrade? More importantly how much money do they have? No, Team Silver will not be joining us. Even though I'm considered and elite agent of their inner circle, I am here of my own volition."