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Geographical Survey Report 154-XA04
Oceanic Metropolis Research and Theorem
14.26.2945 PM ( Post Mutagen )
Having down exhaustive and at times perilous surveying and detailed analysis of the Oceanic Metropolis site, located in the Horatio Islands chain we have reach several conclusions and observations. Given the intricate structures built both on the ocean floor and the connecting tubes between sectors and the entry points on the various Horatio islands, it is clearly evident of a sophisticated level of technology. However through dating processes, the dates collected from both building materials and surrounding coral and rock formations pose an almost unbelievable result where the evidence not clear at hand. This metropolis and it's attached structures date back over three millennia. Making it one of the greatest and few truly surviving historical sites of the pre mutagen era. As many historians and archeologist are well aware and quite frustrated by, little is known what caused the mutagen war and the near destruction of life on our planet. Nor is the academic world clear what caused the rise and creation of the great beasts we now use and ride almost as an afterthought now.
The most baffling mysteries of this site is the lack of historical data within the many computer systems that once permeated the city, the lack of physical evidence of the original inhabitants, and the manner of power systems used which are still active to date. Many theorize that the now agrarian inhabitants of the Horatio Islands chain are descendants of the Metropolitans, there is nothing to suggest a clear connection beyond location. Given the level of technology that is found throughout the city and the ruins on the islands themselves, it is clearly impossible for technological expertise not to have survived amongst these peoples. Thus it seems logical to assume either the original inhabitants fled somewhere or simply died en masse. Though evidence for any theory is lacking, I am inclined to believe they fled the coming catastrophe of the Mutagen Wars. The lack of retrievable computer data, which shows evidence of being manual wiped as a opposed to computer core deterioration, this lends itself to the theory the inhabits fled instead of died out in some catastrophe or another. However, some of the darker theorists have concluded that perhaps this city was in actuality ground zero for the Mutagen that swept the world, while there is no corroborative evidence to support this, it is being considered.
The Energy system which is still to date in operation through out the site has yet to be identified. Neither the energy plant(s) location nor type has yet been found. Though we are continuing the search from our temporary base of operations in the nearly newly constructed city of Neo Ocianika, which is located in the previous excavated northern sector of the Metropolis. (It is, I must make personal notation, of some annoyance that many of the already explored sectors have since been annexed by the Federated Racing Commission, it is well known that profit usual overrides the search for historical data.) While power is sporadic in many sectors, especially on the lowest sea floor, many of the blast doors, larger gathering areas, and lighting systems are still active and even useable throughout the metropolis and it's connected environs, including the life support systems and various hydroponics areas. Even with our best technological equipment we have yet to detect even traces of the mystery energy systems, however several of our mounts react at times to some of the more vibrantly energized area, theories are being formulated at present as to why they react in such a manner.
In closing, the Oceanic Metropolis remains an archeological gem that while people have returned to inhabit this area, and the Racing Commission profits from it's beautiful scenery and even the perilous dangers found within, we will continue to study, analyze and hopefully one day solve the mysteries we have found and answer the questions we all have when this geographical marvel springs to mind.
Head of Project : Oceanic Metropolis Research Team
Dr. Darius St. Caspian.
Post report note.
Research and Categorical Images, both hand illustrated, holographic and photographic are found in files 154 - XA05 through XA07.