The Following is Classified Level Rho.
The completion of the Sol Knossos Gate was hailed as a major success. It was a feat not believed to be possible, the ability to go home for the first time in over four decades. Being part of the 7th fleet comprised of Terran and Vasudan Great War era vessels we were selected to go through the portal first. The selection of Great War era vessels was made to not create chaos when reconnecting with the homeworld with unfamiliar vessels. At least that was the plan.
Entering the gate was as simple and ordinary as any other jump I had done before. However, upon exiting the gate we soon realized we were in uncharted territory. With no way to return we began to settle into our new home. Scouts were sent through the systems and discovered a subspace portal network connecting to other systems. Given the relatively small size of the fleet sent through the gate we did not have the resources to secure many systems. It was determined we should split the fleet to secure resources.
Our efforts did not go unnoticed as an Envoy from the Trade Emergency Coalition arrived. We exchanged information and found we were no to different from one another. They warned us of splinter factions in the surrounding area, reminiscing of the Neo Terran Front and Hammer of Light we destroyed so many years ago. Not long after their departure we received a distress call from one our mining operations.
Reinforcements were sent and engaged a new foe, the Vasari. The Vasudans informed us of similar attacks on them but were able to capture a vessel. Interrogation of the crew revealed they were the Vasari, a nomadic race constantly moving, running from an unknown force. Intrigued offered them release in exchange for information on their pursuers. Analysis of the information provided little however some of the data was like a foe we faced before.
After these encounters’ ships became missing from both fleets. No debris were located showing we have defection in our midst. With all the events happening it appears we not only went into the gate in hope of reaching Earth, we unwittingly went, Into Chaos.
"the Vasari...running from an unknown force...like a foe we faced before." I'm not sure Freespace begins and Sins ends… great job with that part, i never though about it that way :P
Thank you.