Director's note
Begin a character-focused debrief with meaningful dialogue, identity, relationships, and long-awaited answers.
The concealed rail deposits them beside the Wayward Star’s service access. Damon brings NERA-6 aboard while Serai keeps her harness connected; the rail seals behind them without stirring Khepri’s defenses.
In the medical compartment, Damon secures NERA-6 beneath stabilizing monitors and reconnects circulation support. Serai adjusts the treatment controls, watching the alien woman’s breathing settle.
Damon Ryder
Tell me your real name and identity. Who are Serai and her people, and what do you know about Khepri, Rhelium, the Directorate, Vessa, and Orun?
Ilyra Sen
My name is Ilyra Sen. NERA-6 was a custody designation. I am Veyr, like Serai, though our houses and histories are not identical.
Ilyra Sen
Khepri was built as a covert transfer depot. Rhelium supplies its hardware and knowingly services the suspension cradles. The Directorate wants Veyr knowledge extracted, not merely contained.
Ilyra Sen
Vessa and Orun appear to be couriers for a faction opposing that program. I do not know whether they understood the full network. Serai’s people carry knowledge the Directorate believes can unlock something beneath Khepri.
The Wayward Star clears the hidden exchange and turns toward open traffic lanes. Ilyra’s monitor steadies, then displays an unfamiliar encrypted recovery request from somewhere beyond Khepri.
✓ Quest Accepted
Identify the source of the encrypted recovery request
✓ Quest Accepted
Uncover what the Directorate seeks beneath Khepri