As part of VISION's intelligence operations, Peregrine plans to dispatch exploration teams to investigate Vesta's floating islands, particularly the Crystal Lofts. These massive crystal formations, suspended by the planet's magnetic fields, once served as sacred sites and refuges for ancient Ohrinthine civilization.
The mission faces significant challenges due to the Legion's strong military presence controlling most of the planet's resources and infrastructure. However, the remote nature of the floating islands, where resistance movements currently operate, could provide cover for the archaeological expeditions. The teams will need to navigate the planet's unique vertical weather patterns and utilize the "Winds of the Dawn" - powerful magnetic currents flowing through Vesta's upper atmosphere. These same wind paths, once used by ancient Ohrinthi for their airborne vessels, are now crucial routes for resistance fighters.
The potential historical findings could be significant. These locations were known to belong to the Ohrinthi for millennia, with archaeological evidence suggesting settlements dating back over 10,000 years before the Legion's arrival. Ancient texts recovered from surviving Ohrinthi archives hint at vast libraries and cultural centers hidden within the Crystal Lofts, potentially containing irreplaceable records of their advanced civilization. Any discoveries could help preserve the cultural heritage that the Legion's occupation threatens to erase.