This is the overview and timeline page for the Cold Dawn War Arc which began on February 5, 2023 and pertains largely to Tajaran lore.
It is centered around the interactions of the SCCV Horizon with Adhomai and its faction.
Below is a summary of the arc's events, applicable news articles, and additions.
The Cold Dawn Arc Title Screen
First Episode: A Meeting in the Badlands
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Host: ALBERYK
05/02/2465
The Horizon comes to the rescue of an Orbital Fleet being attacked by Pirates.
The Horizon picks up a distress signal coming from the Adhomian Star, an orbital fleet ship. The PRA vessel is currently being attacked by pirates and requires help. The Horizon manages to defeat the pirates, who board the corporate ship using drop pods. The criminals are captured with the exception of one. The crew helps the Kosmostrelki and secure the Adhomian Star. The Horizon then jumps to S'rand'marr to protect the Hadiist ship. They are later invited to a tour of the Palace of the Free Tajara.
Party Congratulates Corporate Ship for Assistance
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Publisher : ADHOMAI CHRONICLE
Writer : ALBERYK
02/02/2465
The People's Republic of Adhomai thanks the Horizon for rescuing the Orbital Fleet Ship.
Yesterday, the PRAMV Adhomian Star, a headmaster-class vessel, was ambushed by pirates while patrolling the region of the Badlands. The crew of the ship fought valiantly against the bandits. Defeat appeared to be inevitable until the SCCV Horizon picked up the Adhomian Star distress signal. The corporate spacecraft fought alongside the Orbital Fleet and crushed the criminals. The pirates evacuated using drop pods; some of them managed to land on the Horizon. Thanks to the quick response of the security team and the Kosmostrelki, the raiders were captured or killed. Both vessels returned to S'rand'marr for repairs.
The prisoners have been already handed to the proper authorities. The People's Strategic Intelligence Service is currently interrogating the pirates to discover the motivations behind the attack. To honor this gesture of friendship between the SCC and the People's Republic of Adhomai, the Party invited the crew of the Horizon to visit the Palace of the Free Tajara. They will be allowed to see the museum, restaurants, and even take part in a virtual simulation of a historically important battle. Party representatives will be present to greet their guests.
This wonderful interaction is proof that the collaboration between the People's Republic of Adhomai and intergalactic corporations is only beneficial to the Tajara people. The Party thanks the Horizon once again for their gesture and wishes them an enjoyable stay in S'rand'marr!
Second Episode: In Hadii's Grace
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11/02/2465
The Horizon visits the Palace of the Free Tajara. Command staff negotiates with the People's Republic in pursuing corporate interests in the system.
The crew visit the Palace of the Free Tajara after they were invited by the PRA to it. The Hadiist Party and command staff seal a deal that allows PRA scientists to examine the Horizon's sensors in exchange for helping the SCC find out what the map found in 2462 is about. The Horizon is heading to the New Kingdom next in search of an archeologist to read the map.
Third Episode: Machine Minds
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19/02/2465
The Horizon visits a manor in the New Kingdom to search for an archeologist capable of reading the map. The army is using the location for military exercises. Things do not go as planned.
Prior to the crew's arrival, a railroad cannon testing caused a landslide that cut access to the archeology encampment. Upon searching for the archeologist, the crew is attacked by the local fauna. The target dies and the Horizon is now forced to search for help at the North Pole.
Fourth Episode: To the End of the World
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Host: ALBERYK
25/02/2465
The Horizon lands on the Adhomian North Pole to search for the archeologist able to read the map. After some casualties, they manage to find the specialist.
At the north pole, a group of mysterious mercenaries managed to trade the archeologist for a copy of the map. The crew discovers that the map leads to a place in the Din'akk Mountains.
Fifth Episode: A Deal with a Devil
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04/03/2465
The Horizon visit Crevus to make a deal with the Liberation Army.
The Horizon crew visits the Minharrzka’s Heart, a casino boat, to meet with the Liberation Army. Command staff seals a deal allowing the Liberation Army to seize some supplies from the Horizon in exchange for safe passage into the Din'akk Mountains.
Finale: Descent into Darkness
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Host: ALBERYK
12/03/2465
The Horizon explores the Din'akk Mountains to find where the map leads to.
The crew lands at a remote village in the Din'akk Mountain. They discover caves under ruins. After losing some of its members to a geist and hazards, the crew finds a tomb. They manage to steal artifacts, including a mummy and a slab with writing on it. When leaving, they are attacked by the Liberation Army who demands they surrender the treasures. While they fight the ALA, a local mob appears to lynch the crew. The SCC crew manages to escape with most of the treasures while leaving behind some of its crew. The SCC secured what the map lead to, a mummy and a calendar stone.
Corporate Agents Captured in the Din'akk Mountains
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Publisher : ADHOMAI LIBERATION NETWORK
Writer : ALBERYK
13/03/2465
The Democratic People's of Adhomai decide what to do with the captured Horizon crew.
Liberation Army command has reported to the National Assembly that members of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate were captured yesterday by the forces of Alexeii K'marr. The corporate agents somehow managed to land in a remote village in the Din'akk mountains with their shuttle. While in the area, they looted the town and the nearby ruins in search of artifacts. Upon hearing of their presence, the local garrison moved to stop their thieving. A brief skirmish involving the soldiers, invaders, locals, and fauna followed. The Liberation Army managed to capture some of the corporate elements; they are now held as prisoners.
The incident sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly. Ex-interim President Brajrr Alnadruskiy demanded a full investigation to discover how the SCC managed to land in the area; he also called for the execution of the prisoners. The Followers of Nated supported the executions; Maksym Razin suggested public hangings. President Almrah Harrlala argued that transferring the prisoners would be a better choice to avoid damaging relations with the Republic of Biesel. The National Adhomai Worker's Party and Adhomian Blue Party sided with the President's proposal. Bakhteiarova Mirzakhani accused the Liberation Army of allowing the SCC forces to enter the region. Representatives from the Din'akk claimed that they were not involved in the event. Supreme Commander Nated ordered the Junta to hand over the prisoners to the civilian government for a transfer; however, he opposed any kind of investigation.
President Almrah Harrlala is now heading to Crevus to meet with corporate representatives to seal a deal regarding the prisoners. The identity of the criminals is currently unknown. Protests demanding their execution are currently taking place in many cities across the nation.
