Stellaris - Sila Colonial Government - Episode 03A - THREADS OF THE ASTRAL NEXUS

Episode 03A - THREADS OF THE ASTRAL NEXUS In the waning days of 2246, the cosmos beckoned with mysteries, and the Sila Colonial Government answered the call. On December 08, the SCG Darke, a vessel of scientific curiosity, set sail through the cosmic seas, commanded by the intrepid Kathryn Bradley. Its mission: to navigate the astral rift discovered in the Lurus Star System, unraveling the secrets hidden within the cosmic tapestry. Simultaneously, another astral rift unveiled itself in the distant reaches of colonial space, within the Chiminol Star System. The SCG Asimov, under the skilled command of Julianne Barksdale, charted a course towards the enigmatic phenomena, preparing to dive into the unknown currents of the astral rift. As the colonial science vessels embarked on their interstellar quests, fate weaved a tangled tapestry. On July 09, 2248, the tranquility of the pre-FTL civilization residing on the astral planet in the Lurus Star System shattered. Civil unrest erupted, morphing into a full-fledged civil war. Faced with the dilemma of non-interference or intervention, the Colonial Government, in a narrow vote, chose the latter. Dispatching the Colonial Army under the guise of peacekeeping and benevolent aid to the revolutionaries, the government concealed ulterior motives. Behind the altruistic façade, the Colonial Government sought to exploit the chaos, seizing the opportunity to turn the tide in their favor. Unbeknownst to the unsuspecting natives of the astral planet, the extraterrestrial benefactor they perceived was, in reality, a puppeteer orchestrating events for their own gain. As the threads of the astral nexus tightened, a few discerning locals began to glimpse the reality of their situation. Extra-terrestrial interference cast a shadow on the colonial government's benevolent narrative. The cosmic dance of discovery and exploitation unfolded, leaving the destiny of worlds hanging in the balance. The tale of the SCG Darke and SCG Asimov unfol