Renari: Enemy Unknown (Naval document NPD-263#REN75 - Public Access Release)

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Renari: Enemy Unknown
The very nature of the Renari race poses a threat to the existence of every being within the known galaxy. Who are the Renari though? where do they come from, and what do they want?

The answers to these questions are largely speculation as very little hard and fast information is known about this most elusive of foes. Be under no illusions, the Renari have proven time and time again that they are interested only in the destruction of the galaxy. Reports date back over 2000 standard years when early pilots claimed to have been confronted by spirit like and indestructible foes. While these were dismissed due to the effects of inadequate radiation shielding (leading to cerebral molecular disalignment) it now appears that these may have been early sightings of the Renari. Rumour and 'legend' intensify the problem but it can safely be assumed that any strange or covert attacks that are supposedly without reason or explanation can be attributed to the Renari. Within the past 50 standard years technology has improved to the point that Renari attacks have been recorded and analysed by Naval experts.

Attacking seemingly with very limited numbers, the Renari favour a hit and fade approach. Their seemingly preferred mode of attack involves dropping from hyperspace, swamping their target, and retreating back to the safety of hyperspace once more. With three classes of ship known to date (SF1, C1, and CS1) the Renari generally use strength of numbers to overwhelm their opponent. Despite an initially limited attack force, the larger CS1 capital ships seem to have the ability to manufacture SF1 starfighters at a phenomenal rate. A battle can switch to the Renari's favour in a matter of minutes given the rate at which the CS1 can launch starfighters. It is currently believed that internal manufacture is a highly improbable solution and current thinking leans towards a localised matter transport system, with the SF1s being transported in via some form of matter-energy system.

Renari technology still baffles our best scientists and all aspects of Renari vessels seems totally at odds with our technology. The ship production is impressive and experiments into such areas have required too great a power level to make it practical. Likewise the Renari propulsion systems out-perform all known drive systems on a size for size basis. Able to outpace every ship in their respective classes, all three Renari vessels are able to retreat far faster than any foe can pursue. Coupled with advanced weaponry and shielding, Renari are extremely dangerous enemies and should be avoided at all costs. While the capital and cruiser class ships can be picked up early by most scanner systems, the SF1 starfighter has the same benefits that all starfighters have in that it can achieve a relatively close distance before it's target is made aware. In the SF1's case though this may not be as much of an advantage. Observers have noted that although their response times are exceptionally fast, they appear to slow when the SF1 is drawn away from cruisers and capital ships. With the high acceleration/small turning arc that SF1's demonstrate it has been speculated that these may in fact be remotely controlled. The presence of short burst tachion emmisions detected near to SF1s lends an element of possibility to this theory.

Renari physiology is a total mystery as none have to date been captured. Although individual SF1 starfighters have been drawn away from their larger allies, all have self destructed using a localised form of molecular disintegration (which scientists claim is not possible given the small size of the ship). Speculation is rife and ranges from energy beings (unlikely) to insectoid and even proto-organic 'slime'. Their attack patterns and tactics favour a hive intelligence and this is displayed in the remote control idea behind the SF1. No recording (or even evidence of) communication is known and all attempts at contact have resulted in total stone walling. Attempts at following Renari into the hyperspace void have proved fruitless and it would appear that the Renari utilise a tachion field for space/time folding (which naturally makes pursuit impossible using our technology). Their home world (and even system) is naturally unknown but given the nature of their drive system they may not actually be of this time and/or dimension.

The ultimate aim of the Renari is unclear but their approach is unquestionable. Attacking without warning, they simply obliterate any foe but seemingly without gain (planet attacks have been simply that: planet attacks. No resources taken and no settlements begun). Given the time travel possibility it has been suggested that the Renari may be attempting to manipulate present events to affect future events and this maybe a prelude to a future mass invasion.

As of this time the Navy urges all space travellers to be very much aware of the Renari and report all sightings immediately. Given the nature of this subject the Navy is also prepared to break with protocol and offer financial reward for any Renari artefacts retrieved and made available. Skirmishes should be avoided (where possible) and all contact should be regarded as strictly forbidden. In the event of encountering a Renari vessel, pilots are urged to request immediate assistance and retreat to as far a distance as possible.

Dr Xavier Pacheco - Naval Research

Please refer to CoreVax's Sightings and Alerts for up to the minute Renari sightings.