THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

10. The Conflux
9.4. What's going on with the physics in our galaxy? How do storms fit in?
As revealed recently (102.07), TRI knows that the laws of the universe/physics
have changed, are continuing to change, and that's why the jumpgates are
unstable.
This is also what causes new sectors to be found in space. Storms are simply
visible manifestations of the changes in our galaxy taking place. The many
storms in the Amananth area contributed to the stabilization of the new sector
near Aman Hook.
10.1. Why are Conflux pink?
Most likely too many pilots have been feeding them ham sandwiches.
10.2. Will their story be revealed?
A few years ago the first Conflux appeared in known space. Nobody is sure what
the motivations, goals or origin of the Conflux are, but their story will defiantly be
told through the course of the game.
10.3. Why does the screen slow down when flux are abound in this world?
Possibly you are overwhelmed with the shock of your impending death. Thus, the
galaxy slows down in order to let life flash past your eyes.
10.4. What is the nature of gate-blocking conflux?
The conflux use biological "living technology". They can assimilate other life
forms, but they also can infest nonliving material. "Conflux have some means of
infesting a station or gate (and people as well). Through data collected by pilots
during the Conflux's first attempt on Amananth station, it has been determined
the Conflux do so by implanting a nanotechnological 'virus' into the appropriate
medium. This is done by landing on a station or jumpgate. After a short period, a
complete infestation appears. If left unchecked, it is likely assimilation will follow
shortly thereafter. Assimilation is complete and total as we have been able to tell
from Aeolsah." (Dr. Q'son, Research Board, 102.6.30.)
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