///[JIL]: Quoting Existential Risk Theory 'Pandemic'
[Excerpt...] Only an extremely virulent pathogen with the perfect storm of attributes would suffice as an existential risk.
This seems less likely given the distributed nature of a space faring civilization, however there may be means of transmission that we are unaware of [...Excerpt]
Jeb, this is the message from the emergency relays, forwarding in its entirety:
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I had to let the bodies go. I had to get them off the ship and minimize the risk of infection.
I've relayed the situation to all ISHO outposts, hopefully they can get the data that I need to understand the pattern and stop this from spreading further.
I need to get to my lab. We dont have much time.
Dr. J Holmes
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///[JIL]: Linking with theory index 'pandemic'. 'Infection' and 'bodies' suggest further inquiry.
"ISHO" cross referenced: "International Space Health Organization"
Recommend course of action:
[1] Investigate Medical communications for further data
和訳
ジェブ、これが緊急連絡網からのメッセージだ:
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遺体を船外に出さなければならなかった。船から彼らを降ろして、感染のリスクを最小限にしなければならなかった。
ISHOの全拠点に状況を伝えたから、彼らがパターンを理解してこれ以上の感染を食い止めるために必要なデータを得られることを期待している。
研究室に行かねば。あまり時間がない。
ホームズ博士
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///[JIL]: 理論索引「パンデミック」とリンク。「感染」と「死体」はさらなる調査の必要性を示唆している。
「ISHO」は 「国際宇宙保健機関:International Space Health Organization」のことである。
行動方針の提案:
[1] さらなるデータを収集するために医療通信を調査する
Same as case 01138 (Dr J Holmes) so tho********** want a look:
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Listen, if I had known about ISHO outposts issuing a quarantine bypass I wouldnt be doing this, remember if this doesn't work it's on you, not me.
///[JIL]: 'Quarantine Bypass' cross referenced: "[Excerpt...]required to access quarantined vessels under lockdown[...Excerpt]"
I have a small lab aboard, so I can start on an analyser. I'll need another sample from a quarantined vessels to determine if this is all the same pathogen.
The attached algorithm will gather pathogen data if used to scan an organic host - just m*****ure the scan is adequate.
If the data fr****** scan is sufficient, you will be prov**** the location to deliver the data.
Dr. J Holmes
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///[JIL]: Files Downloaded, scanning documentation
///[JIL]: Recommended course of action:
[1] Locate and Dock with Quarantined vessel
[2] Lure biological organism into docking bay and secure
[3] Algorithm will scan automatically once docking bay is secure
>HOLMES ALGORITHM; Scanning Object...
Detecting biological form ... SUCCESS
Detecting bacteria traces ... FAIL
Detecting viral particles ... SUCCESS
Detecting fungal structures ... FAIL
SCAN RESULTS:
>: Unidentifiable virus detected. Behavioural patterns indicate the pathogen is not self-limiting and that following acute infection it remains in the host. Symptomatic condition unknown.
Please report findings to Dr J Holmes, dock ID 1185
///[JIL]: Recommended course of action:
[1] Search various communications for dock ID '1185' to locate vessel carrying 'Dr J Holmes'
[2] Deliver scan results to 'Dr J Holmes'
[Excerpt...]
1182 <DERELICT NAME 1> <SYSTEM NAME 1> System <GALAXY NAME 1> Galaxy
1185 <DERELICT NAME 2> ************ <GALAXY NAME 2> Galaxy
1188 <DERELICT NAME 3> <SYSTEM NAME 2> System ***************
[...Excerpt]
///[JIL]: Relevant due to CIC dock ID '1185'
Recommended action: find and access vessel "<DERELICT NAME 2>" to obtain final algorithm from Dr J Holmes
I've stopped working on a cure.
Without samples I was just blindly making the analyser more robust. But to be honest, it's not that. I could have risked boarding a derelict to get samples.
I guess it comes down to how I want to spend my last days. Being alone with Emma on this ship... we've never talked like this, been like this. My whole life, I feel like I've missed it, and this is my chance.
I guess this message is me asking forgiveness. I'm sorry.
J Holmes
///[JIL]: Relevant to 'pandemic' due to mention of 'Holmes'
Final version of Holmes algorithm incomplete.
Submitted as supplemental: Unable to determine further course of action.
///[JIL]: Quoting Existential Risk Theory 'Cosmic Event'
[Excerpt...] It's clear that given our nascent understanding of the universe, there are dangers we do not understand, like a fisherman setting out on the ocean, unaware of typhoons.
These cosmic events could therefore make themselves evident at any moment. Then there are our various advancements in technology, many of which could trigger such an event before we fully understand what we've done, and it could be impossible to get that genie back in the bottle [...Excerpt]