Evidence suggests a shadow cult structure in Nysa system based on Eleusinian Mysteries initiation ceremonies, potentially representing a Dark Wheel enclave. Multiple mythological connections (Demeter, Iambe, Baubo, Sheelagh-na-gig) and physical ship discoveries in Nysa support this cultic framework as a gateway to Raxxla understanding.
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Nysa mentioned as having recently become or been identified as a secret system, warranting investigation for Raxxla connections.
When did Nysa turn in to a secret system?
A ship with the name 'Child' was discovered in Nysa, potentially connecting to lore about offspring or maternal themes in Raxxla clues.
I found a ship named child in Nysa, got a screenshot so there could be something to this, probs rng heavy though
Commander found a ship named 'child' in Nysa system with screenshot evidence. Suggests potential connection to Dark Wheel or shadow cult activity in the system.
I found a ship named child in Nysa, got a screenshot so there could be something to this, probs rng heavy though Click to expand... https://xboxdvr.com/gamer/d3fc0n-01/screenshot/11407847 Screenshot for those who want one
CMDR Staticwhatsoever may have found significance in Jambe/Iambe system. Iambe is associated with Demeter in Greek mythology, potentially linking to Eleusinian Mysteries references in Raxxla lore.
*tinfoil* if CMDR Staticwhatsoever did actually find something Jambe might be the next system of interest. She was the person who made Demeter laugh again. Though I think correct spelling would be „Iambe“. *tinfoil off* One thing I‘d like to add on all the Eleusis stuff: Though I have read a lot of stuff about what happened outside Eleusis I never found much about what actually happened there. One thing else: During AFAM initiation there is a partt where the candidate is warned to be aware of a rift/abyss. Though nothing with Omphalos.
Evidence suggests shadow cult (possibly Dark Wheel) conducts initiations in Nysa system based on Eleusinian Mysteries structure. Hidden Dark Wheel station may be located in Nysa.
Commander PublicStaticVoid's independent investigation into the mystery of Raxxla Preface: To the commanders who have been to Raxxla already, what you seek to keep secret I seek to unearth... To all the explorers out there searching, we aren't done yet... To the troll master and his group of petty assassins who will undoubtedly attempt to disrupt peaceful scientific research and exploration into Raxxla "Press [X] to doubt" and move along. Spoilers Incoming Spoiler There is a shadow cult that resides in Nysa... And they hold initiations in that system based on the Eleusinian Mysteries. Click to expand... Spoiler Shadow Cult = Dark Wheel? And that means the hidden Dark Wheel station is in Nysa?
AFAM initiation ceremony includes warning about rift/abyss but no direct mention of Omphalos. Questions what actually happened at Eleusis beyond external events.
*tinfoil* if CMDR Staticwhatsoever did actually find something Jambe might be the next system of interest. She was the person who made Demeter laugh again. Though I think correct spelling would be „Iambe“. *tinfoil off* One thing I‘d like to add on all the Eleusis stuff: Though I have read a lot of stuff about what happened outside Eleusis I never found much about what actually happened there. One thing else: During AFAM initiation there is a partt where the candidate is warned to be aware of a rift/abyss. Though nothing with Omphalos.
Two outposts in Nysa have scannable data points. Commander conducted extensive investigation (25+ instances) searching for NPC 'Child' and exploring Coriolis station, outpost, surface outposts, and dockable settlements.
Going off of the earlier commander's theory about Nysa: I did run into something similar to what he had said. I went through the system with a fine tooth comb after instancing around 25 times and never seeing a ship named Child. For the record, you cannot follow an NPC if they drop at a station. Whether you head to the station yourself or follow their low wake, they will not be there. I believe the commander was reading far too much into the NPC vanishing as it is simply how things work in the game at the moment. So, fine tooth comb. The system has a Coriolis station, an outpost, a handful of surface outposts, and two dockable surface settlements. Two of these outposts have data points which you can scan, so I figured I would play detective and go snoop around. While both messages receiv...
Researchers investigating Demeter/Nysa mythology connection should be aware of potentially sensitive alternative names for goddess Persephone when researching online references.
NPC activity seems to happen at any POI these days, regardless of where they are. When I was hitting Dav's Hope a lot for mats, there was always some shady character circling around. I gather that some aspects of npc activity are now bugged, in that miners who have gone well outside the bubble for a spot of peaceful mining get harrassed by pirates wherever they are... :S Incidentally, if anyone is following on the Demeter / Nysa track, and researching aspects of the myth online, then I would advise not searching for some of the alternative names of the goddess Persephone without a "safe search" filter in place, and certainly not from a workplace!
Dark Wheel initiation rites mirror Eleusinian Mysteries founded by Demeter. Aganippe system (alternative name for Demeter) connects to 9-day initiation tests. Investigation involves retracing Alexander the Great's historical journey through mythologically-named systems.
As many of you know, I believe I have located the initiation rites of the DW and that the trick to this riddle is the uncovering and retracing of the steps of the path of the initiation rites and the historic journey's of Alexander The Great (Alex Ryder The Great.) Here's a condensed version of my supportive evidence and my analysis of the Dark Wheel codex. Aganippe is a system in game. Aganippe is another name for Demetur, Demeter, as many of you know, was the founder of the Eleusinian (Elysia) Mysteries. It was a 9 day initiation in Athens that would turn mortals to Immortals if they could pass the tests. It was a process of inner purification. Aganippe Rush can be bought here. "A neurological stimulant only available in Aganippe. Often used to temporarily increase the user's me...
Access to Raxxla may require specific in-game timing matching historical Eleusinian Mysteries: smaller mysteries in February/March (Anthesterion) and greater mysteries in August/September (Boedromion). Time-gated access possible.
I‘d like to add a few thoughts of my own: 1) Great to have you back CMDR Guru and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I might comment on those after having reread and stomached your theory. Concerning the Eleusis theory: Han Zen(?) voiced the idea that perhaps a visit to Raxxla might only be possible at the right time. So we should have a look at when the eleusinian mysteries were held. Here we have the smaller and greater myssteries. The smaller mysteries (Myesis) were held during Anthesterion which equals to february/march. They consisted of the priests cleansing themselves in Agrai at the river Ilissos and the ritual sacrifice of a pig, as well as the priests cleansing the inititates. The greater mysteries you are referring (Teletai) were held during Boedromion which equals to Augu...
Theory proposes Dark Wheel membership involves three trial categories mirroring Eleusinian Mysteries: dromena (combat/combat bonds 2MCr+), deiknymena (trading rare goods: Aganippe Rush, HR 7221 Wheat, Terra Mater Blood Bores, Waters of Shintara), legomena (exploration 2MCr+ with Earth-like world discovery). Bohmshohm suspected as start/end point.
Experiment time! Based upon the Eleusinian Mysteries, I'm guessing that becoming part of The Dark Wheel involves similar trials. In-game this might amount to: dromena (things done). Combat accomplishments. Attempt to gather 2 MCr + in either combat bonds or bounties (I say 2 MCr so that a Thargoid Cyclops kill is sufficient). deiknumena (things shown). Trading accomplishments. Gather a certain selection of rare goods. My first guess is Aganippe Rush, HR 7221 Wheat, Terra Mater Blood Bores and The Waters of Shintara. legomena (things said). Exploration accomplishments. Gather 2 MCr+ in exploration data, including at least one Earth-like World. The start and end point will be, I'm guessing, Bohmshohm. Or perhaps it doesn't matter. I think the time limit could be more important - the Eleu...
TDW membership may require three accomplishment categories: dromena (2 MCr+ combat bonds/bounties), deiknumena (specific rare goods including Aganippe Rush, HR 7221 Wheat, Terra Mater Blood Bores, Waters of Shintara), and legomena (2 MCr+ exploration data with Earth-like World). Bohmshohm may be start/end point.
Experiment time! Based upon the Eleusinian Mysteries, I'm guessing that becoming part of The Dark Wheel involves similar trials. In-game this might amount to: dromena (things done). Combat accomplishments. Attempt to gather 2 MCr + in either combat bonds or bounties (I say 2 MCr so that a Thargoid Cyclops kill is sufficient). deiknumena (things shown). Trading accomplishments. Gather a certain selection of rare goods. My first guess is Aganippe Rush, HR 7221 Wheat, Terra Mater Blood Bores and The Waters of Shintara. legomena (things said). Exploration accomplishments. Gather 2 MCr+ in exploration data, including at least one Earth-like World. The start and end point will be, I'm guessing, Bohmshohm. Or perhaps it doesn't matter. I think the time limit could be more important - the Eleu...
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