Phase three – Silencing the signal

The team created to deal with the mysterious signal once again turns to the Warlords for help.

*Once again the beautiful human woman in her lovely evening dress shows up on the holo-screen.*

Reanee: - Greetings Warlords! Please excuse the delay in informing you on the events. This was due to the party the staff of the USRIB held in honor of your heroic deeds and victory. I must admit, the catering was exquisite.

Sadly our respected general managed to get into the kitchen, and despite the warning of Prof. Mygriss, he ate until he managed to acquire a case of extreme food-poisoning. He’s better now though, and once again ready to address you all. General?

*The Zyk’s complexion and voice show he’s not quite a 100% yet.*

X'cyngook: - Yes, of course. I’m sure all you Warlords have read the closing-report. I couldn’t write it myself due to other matters that required my attention. In any case, I’ve already told you to attack together in coordinated large numbers! The heavy ships should be held back in the first turn of combat to minimize the damage the PDS-s do to them while letting the fighters and Devastators thin their numbers. Last to the battlefield are the stealing ships, thus minimizing their losses. This is a well organized strategy, not like the one you’ve employed, sending your ships to the target randomly! When will you all learn that…

Reanee: - General, focus on the plan of attack for the next phase!

X'cyngook: - Yes, yes, the plan… *He takes out a scroll made of membrane and begins reading from it.* The main forces are to attack the Űrplatform (12:7:9:1) Űrplatform (12:7:9:1)! *He looks a little confused.* Hmm… guess I didn’t write everything down. Fine, from memory it is. We expect there will be aiding operations taking place during the main force’s mission… Also, take extra precautions Warlords, for our scouts report the target planet is ripe with activity. They’re planning something, so bring all the ships you can!

Reanee: - Thank you General, and thank you Warlords for-! *Suddenly she reaches for her ear-piece, listening intently.* Warlords, the professor has urgent news for you!

*The professor’s image shows up as he begins talking at an incredible pace.*

Mygriss: - It seems the signal was broadcasted by a brand new society of Digitrox, who have due to some outside stimuli surrendered their free will! They’ve changed into a hive-mind society most akin to the Zyk.

Reanee: - That’s unbelieveable!

Mygriss: - Indeed, especially since according to our studies of the remains, their individual traits had been deleted from their being, leaving them as mindless machines that carry out their orders at all expense. The implications of how they lost their personalities and what they might do in such a state are terrifying…

Reanee: - I’m afraid we’ve run out of time Professor, but thank you for sharing this discovery with us! This is further reason to put an end to this matter as soon as possible! I wish you Warlords luck in taking out the final beacon, and a pleasant evening!

*Transmission end.*