A dredger clan is continuing to examine the abandoned generation ship Golconda in the Upaniklis system.
The Golconda was placed in orbit around Upaniklis B 3 in 3305 when its inhabitants migrated to the nearby outpost Foresterâs Choice. Over the past week there have been reports of smaller craft travelling between the Artificers Clan dredger and the Golconda, but the nomadic tribe has not responded to attempts to communicate.
Commander Javi Alvarado, a regular visitor to the system, submitted his observations to Vox Galactica:
âI was convinced that these scavengers were breaking down the Golconda into scrap to feed to their dredger. Or maybe taking over the whole ship to use as a new home. But I havenât seen any signs of structural damage yet, and it doesnât look like the Artificers have accessed its habitation areas either. So what are they up to?â
âThings are a little weird in Foresterâs Choice right now. It doesnât seem anywhere near as busy, and many concourse vendors have closed down. Thereâs almost a kind of religious hush. For centuries their entire existence relied upon the Golconda, and its presence nearby was reassuring. I think seeing outsiders interfere with it has affected them deeply.â
The Federal Diplomatic Corp published an official reminder that Foresterâs Choice has partner status with the Federation, adding: âAs a micro-society that evolved in isolation, the Golcondan people are legally protected against cultural contamination. We will continue to monitor the Artificer Clanâs activity in the Upaniklis system.â
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