Traxati – Technology & Capabilities

Classification: Unknown species (no confirmed biological contact). All known encounters occur via automated technology (gates, vessels, probes).

1) Overview

No confirmed sightings of Traxati lifeforms; their existence as biological entities remains unverified.
All interactions are with Traxati technology: massive hypergates, autonomous vessels, and construction/defense probes.
They typically remain within or near their space unless conducting resource‑gathering or gate‑building operations.

Primary objective appears to be expansion and maintenance of a galaxy‑spanning gate network.
Resource‑centric: harvests local material (asteroidal/planetary) to fabricate gate components.
Limited interest in diplomacy; engagements are incidental to their objectives.
Evidence of intra‑Traxati conflict observed in isolated incidents.

Construction: Rings/torii fabricated primarily from neutronium; enormous mass and gravity signature.
Operation: Gates spin near 0.95c; paired gates with identical spin rates form a link (transit is effectively instantaneous).
Control: Exterior gravimetric drive “motors” regulate spin. These accept remote commands to slightly accelerate/decelerate the ring and thus retune the destination link.
Vulnerabilities: The neutronium structure is effectively indestructible with Federation ordnance. However, disabling or destroying the external motors will take a gate offline. This is reversible if new motors are installed.
Timelines: Building and spinning up a new gate takes years to decades, including material collection and assembly.

Role: Self‑directed construction teams for gate‑building, resource harvesting, and local defense.
Mobility: Cruise at sub‑light locally; use completed gates for long‑range repositioning.
Weapons/Tools:
- Fabrication systems that convert encountered matter into neutronium or anti‑neutronium for construction/drive power.
- Projectile defense: generates and launches “needles” (dense micro‑rods) that perforate hulls, systems, and personnel with minimal momentum loss.
- Planetary strike capability (in coordinated groups): can fabricate paired mega‑needles (neutronium/anti‑neutronium) to trigger catastrophic core events on target worlds, yielding raw material for gates.
Coordination: Receive compact mission packets; operate cooperatively without further supervision.

Traxati capital ships demonstrate superior offensive output and durability relative to contemporary Federation cruisers.
Documented losses include multiple Sovereign‑class starships in single engagements when opposing a lone Traxati vessel.
Observed iteration: newer hulls/variants suggest continuous design evolution.
Tactical profile trends toward overwhelming, direct engagement, often ignoring collateral effects.

Unknown homeworld/location, command structure, or whether ships are crewed versus fully automated.
No verified Traxati physiology or culture; motives beyond resource acquisition and network expansion remain speculative.
No successful diplomatic exchange recorded to date.

Gate interdiction: Disabling motor assemblies is feasible but may provoke Traxati response. Treat as a delay tactic, not a permanent solution.
Post‑action monitoring: Maintain long‑term ISR on deactivated gate sites for motor replacement attempts and probe returns.
Probe encounters: Prioritize stand‑off engagement; avoid close‑range exposure to needle swarms. Harden critical systems and EVA protocols accordingly.
Civilian protection: Rapidly evacuate or secure planetary targets if probes begin large‑scale material conversion or mega‑needle fabrication.

Prepared for Epsilon Fleet units operating near Traxati borders and known gate sites. Update cadence: as new field intelligence is received.