Indus VII - Paragon Corps SG Base Open to the Public

[ShardWarrior]

Indus VII - Archeological Research Base for the Paragon Corps in Galactic Sector 20918.  Base code PARAGON-11123

 

Who are the Paragon Corps?

 

The Paragon Corps is an ancient intergalactic organization devoted to law enforcement, peacekeeping, exploration and scientific discovery.  Founded several millennia ago in a distant galaxy, they have continued to expand and spread their influence further across the universe.  Each member, known as a Paragon, utilizes sophisticated technologies granting the user with incredible abilities that are derived from and directed by the power of their will.  Strongest and most powerful among the Paragons are known as the Guardians, beings of immense will and psionic abilities far beyond those of ordinary beings.  The Paragon Corps are soldiers, engineers and scientists devoted to keeping the peace in the universe. 

 

Not only are they keeping the peace ... they are looking for something.

 

The Paragon Corps have a keen and mysterious interest in the planet Earth, recently unveiling their latest space station - The Watchtower and Research Station P2X-374.  Located within Galactic Sector 20918, Indus VII is a research post, archeological in nature.  It was here on Indus VII, the Corps solved a long-standing mystery to them and provides the reason they have become so interested in Earth. 

 

What is the significance of Indus VII?  First, a bit of Paragon Corps history...

 

Several millennia ago, during the early years of their mission to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, a crew of explorers from the Paragon Corps made a curious discovery.

Found among the ruins of what appeared to be a once thriving city belonging to a now extinct civilization, the crew discovered a ring with ornate symbols carved into it.  Cataloging their findings, the study of the object was turned over to the archeology division of the Paragon Corps.  
Initial study of the object focused on the symbols, which were thought to be text or hieroglyphic in nature, adorning a decorative sculpture.  Translation of the symbols proved futile as the symbols on the ring did not match any of the other texts found among the ruins.  The archeologists were baffled.  
Not until much later would they realize the true nature and profound significance of this discovery.

 

More than a century passed, and as the Paragon Corps continued their trek among the stars exploring their galaxy, they made yet another curious find among the ruins of a vast temple complex – a second ring with ornate symbols on it.  Like the ring found more than a hundred years ago on a planet several hundred light years distant.  However, this one was different.  This ring was not a sculpture.  It was a mechanical device.  What was its purpose?  Perhaps a sort of compass?  Or a device used to measure the passage of time or track the seasons?  What could it be?  Continuing their research on the ring, scientists made the most astounding revelations.  

First, they determined this ring device was old.  Very, very old.  Not just old, but truly ancient - on the order of more than a million years.  Truly remarkable was that its age dated far, far older than the ruins it was found in.  

Second, the materials the ring was constructed from did not match any local minerals or materials, not just from the planet, but from anywhere within the local galactic sector.  This meant it did not originate in the world where it was found.  Who then built it?  Where did they come from?

Most astounding was the device was of a level of technological sophistication vastly beyond that of the world it was discovered in.  It was a technology far beyond even that of the Paragon Corps.  It appeared to be able to channel truly astronomical amounts of energy.  For what purpose?

It was then a brilliant yet somewhat unorthodox scientist in the Corps who had been studying the historical research on the original ring had an epiphany.  He discovered that the symbols were not text to be translated - they were star constellations.  Realizing this, he theorized that the ring was somehow used for navigation.  The symbols could combine into a unique order to create a map or an address of sorts.  He theorized seven symbols would be required to determine a course to a specific position.  Six points to determine exact spatial coordinates in three-dimensional space, with a seventh symbol designating a point of origin.  

Intrigued by this idea, the scientists of the Paragon Corps decided to test his theory.  Powering up the ring, they entered a six symbols combination and a seventh which they were able to determine represented the planet they were located on.  The ring turned back and forth, lighting symbol after symbol as it roared to life.  To their astonishment, after all symbols had been entered, the device pulsed and opened what they determined to be a stable wormhole.  

Where did it lead to?  They had to find out.

After sending initial probes through the wormhole to determine its safety, the first group of explorers stepped through, transported near instantaneously to another world hundreds of light years distant from where they previously were.  

A new age of discovery and exploration for the Paragon Corps had begun. 

Over the centuries the Paragon Corps went on to find more and more of these devices and technology throughout the galaxy, discovering more about them with each find.  One of the most significant discoveries made was that the ring could not only travel between planets, but between galaxies.  Utilizing eight-symbol addresses programmed into the rings, the Corps were able to connect to other rings in other galaxies, further expanding their reach.    

Continued research into the rings proved fruitful, as scientists realized they could answer the long-standing question they had about them – where did the builders of these rings come from?  Noting a numeric designation to each address programmed into the rings, they could trace these back to the point of origin to the first ring.

Like a trail of breadcrumbs left along a path, the Corps followed the trail for many years, eventually leading them to the planet Indus VII.  Located within Galactic Sector 20918, they finally had the last piece of the puzzle – the location from which the builders had originated from.  

 

Along with the ring, they discovered other information, including what is perhaps their most profound discovery of all time.  A discovery so profound, it brings into question everything they know about everything, including the nature of existence itself.

What will they find at the other end?  The mystery continues.

 

Indus VII Research Base

 

A place of pilgrimage where an ancient people gathered in reverence, Indus VII is an arid world located on the outer edges of Galactic Sector 20918.  Upon beaming down to Indus VII, you will find yourself at base camp.  Here you will find access to all services, including teleportation to all zones, crafting, armory (costuming) and more.

 

 

Nearby you will find a shrine devoted to the ancient people who came here long ago.

 

 

Continue your journey and climb the steps to the temple complex where you will find several researchers fastidiously investigating the ruins, along with an ancient device of great significance.

 

 

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Some Usage Notes:

 

The crafting items are somewhat hidden in the camp inside the building as I truly dislike the size of these objects.  

 

Crafting table is located to the left of the front door.

 

 

Merit Vendor is between the two doors inside the building.

 

 

Vault storage can be accessed by clicking the gold keypad near the floor on the right side of the room inside the building.

 

 

Pillar of Ice and Flame is on/in the Worktable inside the building.

 

 

Please do feel free to drop by and use the base anytime! 

 

I also invite you to visit The Watchtower on Excelsior and RESEARCH STATION P2X-374 on Torchbearer. 

Edited Friday at 05:07 AM by ShardWarrior

[Excraft]

This is absolutely beautiful work.  I like the minimalist functional design for the research facility giving you the essential base functionality while opening up the alien vista to explore.  It's a shame that there aren't more people on Indom to appreciate this. 

 

Love the story behind all of these bases and the Paragon Corps.  It's a fun amalgamation of Trek, Stargate and the Lantern Corps. 

 

Will there be Paragon Corps bases on other servers?