"The greatest myths of men and beasts make themselves truer and truer as the tapestry of time weaves itself. That’s a quote from some famous long dead philosopher from mankind's homeworld. It would appear as though he is somewhat correct. The moniker Ali Baba has been so generously, and against my wishes, bestowed upon me by the media for some 5 years now. My human brethren who call themselves cultured may see the resemblance to the tale from 1001 nights, but as with all things time and circumstance have twisted my story just enough to keep things fresh.

I say to you my former colleagues, who so desperately fantasize about my demise, it is a day to rejoice. I will not survive the night. The reason is of no real substance now, but I suspect a soul brighter than my own shall someday find an answer to satisfy the historians. You will come to find that my compatriots, the so named 40 thieves, have dispersed into the myriad worlds of this system and will not leave a trace of either their own presence or my great works with which they vexed you so. The King of Thieves reign of terror has come to an end. I can almost hear you all laughing triumphantly all the way from here. I'd hate to rain on your parade but I think at this point we can all agree that it’s my favorite pastime.

By the end of my little love letter to you all here, the necessary files, blueprints, schematics or anything that could conceivably be used to create the Zeropoint Resonance Gate back to the home world is gone. No traces of it anywhere. Every related AI, and every individual who could have helped you recreate these components within your lifetimes was sentenced to death and semeraliy executed or destroyed by you along with my wife and children. Yes, that is correct people of Plunkaris system. All of this was part of a Vendetta caused by the people who pull all the strings. My former colleagues will now have to rely on all of you if they wish to get back into contact with homeworld. This is my victory precisely because they did not intend for this to be the case.

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Along with this message I have released suppressed documents, correspondences, and all other manner of incriminating evidence to let the working human populations as well as our galactic brothers and sisters of exactly what was planned for them. I do regret the political chaos this will likely cause as well as the breakdowns in communication between humanity and those native to this star. I still believe this to be in the system's interest. When the dust settles and order is restored, the tyranny of the haves over the have nots will have greatly diminished. But worry not good people of the Plunkaris system, the Great Alibaba has not left you with no hope.

All my knowledge, wealth, and tools are waiting to be claimed and brought back for the good of all in one well hidden place. A beacon of knowledge so great it will guide civilization away and out of an age of darkness, that draws the brave and the foolish alike. I, the King of Thieves await your arrival in my Light House."

--Zadeek bin Ali Al Hakeem