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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ambrus" data-source="post: 2998394" data-attributes="member: 17691">DRK-1X begins processing the new navigational data, confirming that the freighter is indeed bound for the cluster. The silently hovering black spherical droid's scomplink probe suddenly begins spinning counterclockwise as 1X attempts to gain covert access to the freighter's communications antenna. Throughout the procedure the probot remains cautious of being detected and so follows a convoluted path through the sub-systems of the ship's electronic network while keeping watch for anti-slicing defenses and unauthorized-access alarms.Meanwhile, DRK-1X continues to covertly relay text messages to and from Four's computer console on the bridge.  "I am accessing and processing the navigational data now. I am also in the process of slicing a secure data buffer in the communications system so that, when ready, I will be able to transmit a brief encoded and encrypted summary of the freighter's projected flight path to Ears along with instructions. It remains entirely possible however, that he will be unable to follow the freighter due to the two escort vessels waiting in orbit. If that is the case we will have to arrange our own covert transport out of the cluster.As to our unknown third party, considering the explosives the operatives left aboard I fear their interests may not complement ours at this time. The six data transmitters are set to broadcast on channels 189532.25, 683465.67, 376819.98, 781532.62, 386728.98, 312958.48 and 876493.67. I am monitoring those channels now; you may do so as well and jam them if your feel it prudent."[sblock=OOC]Assuming DRK-1X successfully processes the navigational data and gains temporary access to the freighter's communications antenna, it will use its own integrated comlink's encryption circuitry to encode a brief binary message intended for Derek. The probot will wait for a moment when the freighter's crew is busily using the transmitter and then quickly upload the encrypted data packet to the antenna's data buffer while subtlety modulating the transmission parameters of the antenna. If the procedure goes as planned, the encrypted binary data will sound like little more than a brief burst of accidental static in the middle of someone else's conversation; a pre-arranged signal that Derek is listening for. DRK-1X will then reset the antenna's transmission parameters while it erases its message from the antenna's data-buffer and likewise purges the freighter's relevant transmission logs to cover its own tracks.The transmitted message is encrypted binary and describes the freighter's projected ascent course to orbit and beyond to its designated jump point while describing where its sensory blind-spot will be. The message also describes briefly what 1X has learned of the two Star Destroyers' projected course and escort procedure. There's also some new mission details, plans and contingencies that 1X has devised. Aside from being in binary and encrypted, the message's meaning is obfuscated with the liberal use of pre-determined codewords and spatial coordinates data based on seemingly incomprehensible units of measure. Also, since 1X knows how Derek thinks and what he would naturally assume unless informed otherwise, the message also contains poignant omissions that would likely confuse any other listeners. A few parts of the message however are delivered in simple unambiguous binary, such as a brief summary of the recent developments, some proposed plan changes and the com channels that the saboteurs are using. Ideally no one will notice or try to decrypt the transmission but if they do it will only confound them.After its done with the transmission and covering up its tracks, 1X will proceed with attempting to carefully slice its way into the freighter's external sensor systems to go about setting up that blind spot.BTW, what is the freighter's ETA at the cluster?[/sblock]</blockquote>

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