Red Crystals

This event can occur randomly or not at all during some campaigns.

Red Crystals Spotted

''One of the automated drones that we use to map the edge of our known space have returned sensor data suggesting contact with an alien entity. The probe was destroyed, but before it was destroyed it sent back the attached image. It appears to be some sort of crystalline entity. Without a closer encounter we won't be able to determine its true nature. It may be advisable to prepare some sort of space defenses in case this creature starts seeking bigger game than an automated probe.''


 * We should be wary of these strange beings.

After defeating the red crystal fleet.

Crystal Shards Recovered

''We have examined the wreckage - or perhaps corpse would be a better term - of the defeated red crystal. This examination has revealed two incredible facts. First, that the entities are capable of generating their own subspace field using some sort of resonance within their own crystalline structures. But this discovery pales in comparison to our second discovery: these particular crystals are wired up with some sort of electronic harness. More shockingly, the harness uses components that are clearly of our own creation. Some components even bear serial numbers that can be traced to our home world.''


 * The plot thickens!

At this point an event is marked on the strategy map, until the player sends a fleet to that location the raids of angry crystals will continue.

Crystal Field

''This field of crystalline asteroids appears to be the source of the redcrystals encountered earlier. A great deal of subspace interference is preventing our scanners from getting a good read on the inside of the field. If we want to get to the heart of this mystery then we'll need to send a fleet into the field. We should prepared to encounter more of these red crystals.''


 * (Combat fleet required) Very well. Send in the fleet.


 * Perhaps we will return later.

Victory over the Agitator

''The mystery of the source of the aggressive crystals has been resolved, at least partially. It appears that it was indeed the work of some mad scientist agitator from our own species. Somehow this individual had managed to fit these crystalline entities with control harnesses and fill them with a rage directed specifically at us. It's intriguing science. We'll never truly understand why the agitator wanted to kill his own people. On the bright side of things, breaking down this technology and examining the remains of these crystals has increased our knowledge of Physics by 50 RP!''


 * Great!