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'''First Contact''' |
'''First Contact''' is a holiday in the [[United Empire of Earth]] (UEE) held annually on June 6th. First Contact Day commemorates the day the [[Human]] race first encountered an alien civilization. |
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On this day in [[2438]], explorer [[Vernon Tar]] made first contact with the [[Banu]].<ref>[https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/comment/3836675/#Comment_3836675 RSI Forums - Ask a Dev Archive, Nov 2014]</ref> |
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==History== |
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Vernon Tar had encountered the fugitive Banu in the outskirts of the [[Davien system]]. After mistakenly opening fire on the Banu's vessel, Tar relayed his coordinates to the [[United Nations of Earth]] (UNE). A delegation party led by General [[Neal Socolovich]] was immediately dispatched to the system to undo any diplomatic fallout and open communication.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17622-Alien-Week-2950|text=Alien Week 2950|accessdate=2020-06-13}}</ref> |
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On June 6th, 2438, explorer [[Vernon Ta|Vernon Tar]] was surveying the [[Davien System]]. He encountered a fugitive [[Banu]] ship.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/13564-Galactic-Guide-Davien-System|text=Galactic Guide: Davien|accessdate=2021/09/22}}</ref> At first, he believe it was another surveyor traversing the system. Upon realizing his mistake, he sent his coordinates to the [[United Nations of Earth]] (UNE). In response, a diplomatic team lead by [[Neal Socolovich|General Neal Socolovich]] arrived to lead the situation. The [[Banu Protectorate]] made formal contact two weeks later. The [[Interstellar Peace and Trade Accord]] was signed between the two races in October 2438.<ref name=":0">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/01Lvo8ZWxX-first-contact-day|text=Galactapedia: First Contact Day|accessdate=2021/09/22}}</ref> |
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==Traditions== |
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Humans celebrate First Contact Day by cooking or purchasing meals from alien cultures, holding parties or small gatherings, and shopping at Banu, [[Tevarin]], and [[Xi'an]] owned businesses.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==See also== |
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-szHTzIRGI&t=598 Dramatic re-enactment of First Contact] (''Inside Star Citizen'': Plan of Gatac, 2021-06-10) |
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-szHTzIRGI&t=598 Dramatic re-enactment of First Contact] (''Inside Star Citizen'': Plan of Gatac, 2021-06-10) |
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Revision as of 09:48, 22 September 2021
First Contact is a holiday in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) held annually on June 6th. First Contact Day commemorates the day the Human race first encountered an alien civilization.
History
On June 6th, 2438, explorer Vernon Tar was surveying the Davien System. He encountered a fugitive Banu ship.[1] At first, he believe it was another surveyor traversing the system. Upon realizing his mistake, he sent his coordinates to the United Nations of Earth (UNE). In response, a diplomatic team lead by General Neal Socolovich arrived to lead the situation. The Banu Protectorate made formal contact two weeks later. The Interstellar Peace and Trade Accord was signed between the two races in October 2438.[2]
Traditions
Humans celebrate First Contact Day by cooking or purchasing meals from alien cultures, holding parties or small gatherings, and shopping at Banu, Tevarin, and Xi'an owned businesses.[2]
See also
Dramatic re-enactment of First Contact (Inside Star Citizen: Plan of Gatac, 2021-06-10)
References
- ↑
Galactic Guide: Davien. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021/09/22
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Galactapedia: First Contact Day. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2021/09/22