28 JAN 3312
The first publicly available study of Radicoida unica has been published following heavy pressure from the exobiological community.
Radicoida unica, a huge plant unique to the HIP 87621 system, has attracted intense speculation over its properties and applications. It has been deemed worthy of prolonged military action by major powers seeking to establish control of territory around the system.
Dr. Roy Casimir, chief researcher at the Holloway Bioscience Institute, has released a study of Radicoida unica based on data provided by October Consortium, which currently claims legal ownership of HIP 87621.
“Our findings indicate a remarkable genetic composition which I can only describe as mercurial. The cellular resilience and adaptability of Radicoida unica is breathtaking, even when compared to other notable stellar phenomena we have catalogued thus far.”
“October Consortium researchers highlight observations that the plant may form symbiotic relationships with biological creatures with prolonged exposure. It seems aware of activity around it, and has a flowering season where seed pods are produced. The flesh of these pods is what truly excites me – it contains a compound which improves physical performance and reduces thinking time in laboratory mice, for example. A plethora of possible medical uses has been attached, and some proposed ideas are fascinating.”
Dr. Casimir noted that the data provided to the Holloway Institute was curated by October Consortium, and some aspects were redacted. This was attributed to standard proprietary data protection.
Lexi October made a statement to coincide with Dr. Casimir’s, claiming that this data sharing was further evidence of October Consortium’s competent oversight of HIP 87621.