UESC REPORT: ANOMALY[edit]
ANALYZING… FILE TYPE: UESC Internal Report
PERIOD: Present Day
TOPIC: Anomaly
SUMMARY: Classified report detailing UESC investigations into the Anomaly on Tau Ceti IV. The report outlines similar findings to colony-era experiments, as well as a notable incident regarding a UESC officer disappearing and experiencing accelerated aging. Two key details have been redacted by a UESC official.
ANOMALY REPORT 423
REPORTER: Lawson, H.
Records confirm "the Anomaly" appeared in New Cascadia some time after the attack on the colony [see prior documents: Chan, Audit of Colony Damage; Harris, Unpredictable Behavior and Equipment Failures in Anomaly Zone]. Comparison with historical record indicates that the disturbance has increased exponentially in size but appears to have entered a period of stability. Theory regarding the Anomaly's connection to [REDACTED] remains unconfirmed.
Several instances of experimental exposure align with recovered colonist findings: The vicinity of the Anomaly appears to create a time dilation effect. Artificial intelligence architectures are deeply impacted by exposure in unpredictable ways, leading to anything from extreme malfunction to dramatic system improvements. Timed exposure is primarily being conducted on combat units, but we have also begun infrequent exposure on living subjects (voluntary). Results are varied and costly, to resources and morale.
The most recent incident involves one officer, M. Diaz (UESC#542), entering restricted vicinity of the Anomaly. Diaz became obscured from view due to airborne particulate and then could not be found without entering restricted vicinity. When returning later that day with a rescue party, Diaz was found inside a structure near the Anomaly, facing a wall. When addressed, Diaz exhibited severe cognitive confusion and what appeared to be biocybernetics deterioration indicative of many years without maintenance. Claims to have been lost for [REDACTED] years. Diaz is currently in medical isolation until further notice.
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