Aegis has announced plans to dramatically expand its research division with the creation of over twenty new laboratories, situated at starports across the galaxy.<br />

Professor Alba Tesreau, Aegis’s chief scientific advisor, gave the following statement to The Imperial Herald:<br />

“We must do everything we can to further our understanding of the Thargoids. That’s why these new research centres are so important. Everything we can learn about the Thargoids’ history, biology and psychology is of potential value.”<br />

“If we could understand the Thargoids – really understand them – perhaps we could broker some kind of truce. I, for one, have not given up on the idea of peace.”<br />

“Over the past few months, we have conducted a massive recruitment drive to secure some of the galaxy’s best and brightest minds. Now it’s time to find out what those minds can accomplish.”<br />

The starports involved in the initiative include:<br />

Arc's Faith, HR 1183<br />

Armstrong Enterprise, Bhal<br />

Artemis Lodge, Celaeno<br />

Asami Orbital, Pleiades Sector JC-V D2-62<br />

Bao Landing, HIP 17497<br />

Beaufoy Vision, Nauni<br />

Bennington's Rest, 42 N Persei<br />

Borrego's Vision, Pleiades Sector IH-V C2-7<br />

Cavalieri, Electra<br />

Cleaver Prospect, Pleiades Sector HR-W d1-57<br />

Copernicus Observatory, Asterope<br />

Cyllene Orbital, Atlas<br />

Exodus Point, Hyades Sector AB-W B2-2<br />

Gaiman Dock, 49 Arietis<br />

Hudson Observatory, HIP 17694<br />

Kamov Survey, HIP 17892<br />

Kipling Orbital, Pleiades Sector KC-V C2-11<br />

Liman Legacy, HIP 16753<br />

Malthus Terminal, Pleiades Sector HR-W D1-41<br />

Obsidian Orbital, Maia<br />

Reed's Rest, Merope<br />

Rix Depot, Pleiades Sector IH-V C2-5<br />

The Oracle, Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55<br />

Titan's Daughter, Taygeta<br />

Weyn Dock, 64 Arietis GalNet, 02.12.3303