Constant activity on a dimensional scale suggests that the Dimensional Collective have claimed this area of space for a purpose. That purpose in this case apparently seems to be a testing area for new Collective designs. So far, however, it only seems to be Droneships that are already in most spacefaring factions' databases. Perhaps these new designs are being held in a separate dimension?
Normally this sector isn't broadcasting anything because it is supposed to be a remote area, heavily guarded and giving off as low of a profile as possible. This is no longer the case, a rather advanced space-billboard powered by a cross between antimatter and cold fusion is broadcasting galaxy-wide, acting as a beacon of sorts.
When Factions enter the sector, the Billboard reads the following message:
DC DRONESHIP OPEN TESTING
MOST FACTIONS WELCOME
If you choose to participate in this event you must be aware of the following:
- Death is very likely.
The DC can not be held responsible for any souls lost during the testing procedure, no matter how important the individual is. Participation is a voluntary choice.
- High Rewards are issued to testers if they survive.
10,000,000C for survival, as well as an additional 10,000,000C for destruction of a prototype Droneship. Fear not about the loss of assets - the Collective is capable of reproducing the ship easily.
- Strict Ruleset for testing
Allowed only one ship of a designated size (This.SizeRequirement = "Frigate-Class or lower according to Standard Terran scale"). Neither side is allowed reinforcements or outside intervention from any other faction despite relations with the participating faction. Maximum of 0A Blue (Rough Translation: 5 "minutes") timeframe to elapse during testing, after which the procedure ends and results are noted. The testing procedure can end prematurely if one participating ship (Prototype or Tester side) is destroyed, or a violation of the procedure rules is observed.
- Spectating is allowed...
...as long as no intervention upon the testing event is used. Interventions include but are not limited to: Hacking attempts, invasion of testing area, usage of long-range weapons or remote servicing apparatuses upon one or both participating ships, and sudden boarding or influencing of crew from outside sources on one or both participating ships. Repercussions vary depending on the severity of the violation and/or intervention used.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE COLLECTIVE IN THIS ENDEAVOR
There seem to be areas in this sector where testing battles can take place, and designated areas for safe spectating. Every now and then a Droneship enters and leaves the area, doing various other tasks for the Collective that may or may not be related to the testing grounds.
