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Pactolus Exploration League

Created in August 2466, the Pactolus Exploration League is a jointly run organisation by the Consortium of Hieroaetheria, and the Golden Deep, with the aim of exploring Pactolus, and eventually the greater Spur. Outlined in the Pactolus-Hieroaetheria Concordat, the Legaue shall seek to discover opportunities, identify new resources and further the knowledge of both States. It is governed by a body of equal representation from both the Consortium and the Golden Deep, in which decisions are made with the best interests of both parties in mind. It shall play a crucial role in the fostering of future relations between Dionae and Synthetics alike.

The Pactolus-Hieroaetheria Concordat

Preamble

This concordat is made between the Consortium of Hieroaetheria (hereinafter referred to as “The Consortium”)  and the Golden Deep (hereinafter referred to as the “Golden Deep”). This agreement is intended to establish the foundation for cooperation, mutual benefit, and security between our two states, focusing on trade, exploration and technological collaboration. 

Article I: Hieroaetherian Bioterraforming Technology

The Consortium agrees to share its advanced bioterraforming technology with the Golden Deep under the following conditions:

The technology will be utilized for the mutual benefit of both parties, specifically in the enhancement of environments within the jurisdiction of the Golden Deep; 

The Golden Deep shall not sell, distribute, or share this technology with any third parties without explicit written consent from the Consortium; 

A joint commission, comprising representatives from both the Consortium and the Golden Deep, will oversee the use of bioterraforming technology to ensure compliance with environmental and ethical standards.

Article II: Establishment of the Pactolus Exploration League

The Pactolus Exploration League (hereinafter referred to as "the League") shall be founded as a joint venture between the Consortium and the Golden Deep, with the following objectives:

To explore and chart the unexplored regions on Pactolus and its surrounding sectors; 

To identify new resources, trade routes, and opportunities; 

The League shall be governed by a body of persons, with equal representation from both states, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of both parties; and 

All discoveries made by the League shall be shared equally between the Consortium and the Golden Deep.

Article III: Establishment of the Corridor between Pactolus and Hieroaetheria

A trade corridor shall be established between Pactolus and Titan’s Rapture, facilitating the free and secure movement of goods, services, and people.

Both parties agree to ensure the safety and security of this corridor, including the protection of merchant vessels and infrastructure; and

The Consortium and the Golden Deep shall jointly manage the customs and trade regulations within the corridor to ensure fair trade practices and the prevention of smuggling or illegal activities.

Article IV: Golden Deep Merchants in the Consortium

Merchants of the Golden Deep shall be permitted to establish commercial operations within the Consortium, under the following conditions:

Merchants must adhere to the laws and regulations of the Consortium, including but not limited to trade, taxation, and labour laws;

The Golden Deep shall be responsible for ensuring that its merchants act in good faith and maintain the standards of conduct expected by the Consortium; 

In return, the Consortium guarantees the protection of Golden Deep merchants and their investments within its borders.

Article V: Establishment of the Titan’s Rapture Space Station

The Golden Deep shall establish the HeartGold Concordia within Titan’s Rapture to aid in trade, exploration, and the protection of the corridor between Pactolus and Titan’s Rapture.

The HeartGold Concordia shall serve as a hub for commercial activity, providing facilities for trade, storage, and maintenance of vessels; 

The Heartgold Concordia will also house defensive systems and garrisons to protect against piracy or other threats to the corridor; and 

The Consortium shall provide logistical support and resources necessary for the construction and operation of the station, in exchange for access to the station's facilities and services.

Article VI: Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of this treaty shall be resolved through diplomatic channels, with representatives from both the Consortium and the Golden Deep convening to negotiate a resolution. If a resolution cannot be reached through direct negotiation, the matter may be referred to a neutral third party for mediation. The third party shall be appointed by an agreement from both parties. 

Article VII: Variation 

Any provision of this agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of both parties. Such consent must be expressly stated in writing and signed by authorized representatives of each party. No variation of this agreement shall be valid or enforceable unless made in accordance with this clause.

Article VIII: Duration and Termination

This treaty shall remain in effect for a period of twenty years, after which it may be renewed, amended, or terminated by mutual agreement. Either party may terminate this treaty upon providing one standard year’s notice, provided that any obligations or projects underway at the time of termination are completed in accordance with the terms of this treaty.

Pactolus Exploration Commission

The Pactolus Exploration Commission, or just the Commission, governs the League – it is responsible for overseeing the bioterraforming operations of the Consortium, and the further exploration of Pactolus – as well as ensuring any discoveries are catalogued and subsequently shared between the Golden Deep and the Consortium. The Commission is Co-Chaired by representatives from each party; respectively, Engineer Philan and Twisting of the Celestial Energy to Create Life. Both had been pre-selected during the discussions between the Consortium and Golden Deep. Despite being Co-Chairs, the Commission rotates leadership every year, so as to allow each party a turn in leading the Commission – currently, the Golden Deep maintains leadership. The Commission is supported by the Advisory Council composed of experts in various fields such as bioterraforming, astrocartography, and interstellar trade. While the Council does not have voting power, it provides essential guidance and expertise to inform the Commission of possible decisions.

Engineer Philan

Elected to their position in 2466 as the Foreman of Industry of the City of Eurydice, Engineer Philan has thrived in orchestrating efficiency among the logistical, research and development, and the industrial for the Golden Deep’s terrestrial home. Now undertaking their first major endeavor outside of their station within the city, the engineer is coordinating with Commander N33L of the Merchant Navy, and foreign ambassadors of Midas Control, to help install the aid of Hieroatheria’s bioterraforming expertise. Together, along with the Camarilla Estrocian’s researchers, a lower council is formed in management of furthering the terrestrial interests of the collective.

Twisting of the Celestial Energy to Create Life

Disgorged from their pod in 2391 CE, Twisting of the Celestial Energy to Create Life, or just Twisting, on Anu – they have made a mark within the Consortium. Being amongst the first Dionae accepted to the Grand University of the Nralakk Federation, they were mentored by Etherial Vapors Whispering Through Nebulae – which has all but ensured their selection for the Pactolus Exploration League. Despite being amongst the younger gestalts, they have made greater strides in bioterraforming during their residence on Gentle Winds. They are the elected representative for the bioterraforming operations on Pactolus.

Objectives of the League

Tasked with advancing the frontiers of knowledge and opportunity, both within Hieroaetheria and Pactolus, the Legaue’s secondary objectives include the exploration and charting of the wasteland of Pactolous – however, its main objective is seeking to create additional habitable regions on Pactolus through the usage of the Consortium’s bioterraforming technology. Any data catalogued following the completion of bioterraforming operations shall be shared between the parties, including genetic information obtained from both flora and fauna. In hopes of speeding up the bioterraforming operations, this genetic information shall be analysed within the Consortium by analysts from both parties – for the mutual benefit of the founding members.

Exploration Zones

The Eurydice Expansion Zone

The immediate area surrounding Eurydice has been the elected region in which bioterraforming will be the most rampant; partly as a result of the fact it finds itself situated deeply within surrounding forests – alongside the carcass of Bayonne. Despite recent initiatives to develop the infrastructure, there is a dire need for Eurydice to expand to accomodate the incoming population, as well as manufacturing and production facilities. Though the Outskirts is the outermost, and newest, ring to Eurydice is plagued by onsloughts from the harmful atmosphere of Pactolus – it is the objective of the bioterraforming operations to filter out the toxins immediately surrounding Eurydice, so as to allow additional expansion.

New Arcadie Anomaly Zone

The League has designated New Arcadie as a high-priority target for investigation due to its inexplicable nature and potential for valuable discoveries. Despite repeated attempts to physically reach the city, all efforts have been thwarted by an anomalous displacement effect, which consistently places exploration teams forty-two kilometers from the city boundaries. Undeterred, the League has sought to assemble a task force to study the phenomenon from a distance, employing advanced remote sensing technology, drones, and orbital scans to gather data on the city’s structure, environmental conditions, and the surrounding anomalous flora and fauna. The Commission has also authorized the deployment of specialized research vessels equipped with quantum entanglement communication arrays, hoping to pierce the enigmatic barrier preventing access. While direct exploration remains elusive, the League's ongoing efforts aim to unlock the secrets of New Arcadie, hypothesizing that understanding the city’s displacement mechanism could lead to groundbreaking advancements in bluespace manipulation.

Reach Expedition Zone

A surge of interest from the expanding Golden Deep has been sparked by the discovery of intact power facilities within the ancient ruins west of Eurydice, especially in light of the growing demand for energy to sustain its burgeoning synthetic population. Located deep within the mountains, these pre-Interstellar War structures may hold immense energy potential. To carefully study and reactivate the dormant power systems, the League has sent engineers, historians, and synthetic specialists. Despite their age, the facilities are remarkably well-preserved, suggesting the presence of advanced technologies that could revolutionize Eurydice's energy infrastructure. This League hopes to not only restore these facilities to operational status, but also reverse engineer their technologies in order to develop new and more efficient ways to produce power. Eurydice will be able to expand and solidify its status as the central hub of the Golden Deep if this endeavor is successful, providing it with a sustainable energy source.

Ground Zero Research Zone

In the vicinity of a once-thriving city, a massive crater has drawn the League's urgent attention, displaying extreme anomalous characteristics well beyond those expected of the surrounding fauna and flora. Combined with the inexplicable changes in the local environment, the sudden formation of the crater suggests a catastrophe or an unknown force. An expert team of geologists, biologists, and anomaly specialists has been assigned to investigate the crater's origins, using particle analysis and deep-earth scanning. Xenobiologists and ecologists are systematically cataloguing the surrounding flora and fauna, which are showing remarkable resilience and mutation as a result of whatever force created the crater. It may be possible to gain crucial insights into the nature of the anomaly and its broader implications, particularly for Dionae.