EARTH, Laniakea Supercluster—In recent months, Jacob Barber, a former U.S. Navy airman, has emerged as a prominent figure in the ongoing discourse surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). Through his Skywatcher initiative, Barber aims to shed light on these enigmatic occurrences, blending personal testimony with investigative efforts, although some are skeptical.

Barber first garnered attention during a January interview with NewsNation, where he claimed involvement in a covert government program dedicated to retrieving non-human technology. He recounted witnessing an "egg-shaped" craft and interacting with entities he described as non-human. Barber stated, "I would 100% testify under oath to what I saw.”

During the interview, NewsNation released footage of a helicopter lifting a strange egg shaped object, although it was allegedly filmed during a separate crash retrieval not involving Barber.

Following his public disclosure, Barber launched the Skywatcher initiative, a privately funded endeavor aimed at investigating UAPs. The team comprises aerial intelligence experts and scientists who utilize advanced equipment to document and analyze aerial phenomena. Skywatcher emphasizes its independence, stating it does not seek public funding and aims to provide its findings as a "valuable gift to the world."

Skywatcher's investigative efforts have been chronicled in a series of YouTube documentaries. Skywatcher Part I: The Journey Begins introduces the team's mission and methodologies, featuring interviews with notable figures such as Dr. Garry Nolan and Col. Karl Nell . The follow-up, Skywatcher Part II: Mapping The Unknown delves deeper into their findings, presenting footage of aerial anomalies and discussing the challenges of capturing such elusive phenomena

One of the most compelling aspects of Barber's testimony involves his accounts of "orbs"—luminous, spherical objects that exhibit flight characteristics beyond current technological capabilities. These descriptions resonate with reports from other individuals who claim to have encountered similar phenomena. Notably, Dr. Steven Greer, a former emergency room physician and founder of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), has long advocated for the existence of such entities. Greer's "Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind" initiative posits that human consciousness can facilitate contact with non-human intelligences, often manifested as orbs.

Similarly, Chris Bledsoe, a North Carolina resident, has documented his experiences with orbs, which he describes as spiritual or angelic in nature. Bledsoe's accounts have attracted the attention of researchers and government officials alike, further legitimizing the study of these phenomena. In interviews, Bledsoe has emphasized the benevolent nature of his encounters, contrasting with the more ambiguous interpretations often associated with UAPs.

The Skywatcher series has elicited a range of responses. Some viewers commend the initiative for its transparency and dedication to uncovering the truth about UAPs. Others express skepticism, questioning the clarity of the footage and the interpretations presented. Barber addresses these concerns, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in conveying complex data: "It's important to provide both the hard data and to honor it with a good story.”

In the second episode of Skywatcher, the organization released their classification of nine classes of objects. They promised that in the following episode, they will look more in depth at the time who can allegedly channel these mysterious objects with their minds.

Here is a summary of Skywatcher’s classification system for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), identifying nine distinct classes based on observed shapes, behaviors, and sensor interactions. This taxonomy aims to provide a structured framework for analyzing UAP encounters. For more information, watch Skywatcher Part II: Mapping The Unknown episode here:
https://skywatcher.ai/

Class I: Tetra

• Shape: Tetrahedron

• Size: 1.5 to 2 meters

• Visual Profile: Black with intermittent white vapor bursts; exhibits a strobing effect on electro-optical sensors

• Flight Behavior: Tumbles at high speed across multiple axes while maintaining a stable flight path; typically descends from high altitude to below ~2,000 feet above ground level

• Occurrence: Often appears in groups of 3 to 20+

Class II: Tic Tac

• Shape: Cylindrical

• Size: 9 to 12 meters

• Visual Profile: Bright white; shifts shape during flight, elongating horizontally and changing color from white to purple to pink during transitions; easily observable on infrared sensors

• Flight Behavior: Hovers and elongates during stable flight; has an area effect on electronics and aircraft

• Occurrence: Seen in groups of 1 to 3; often observed in proximity to the Manta Ray class

Class III: Blob

• Shape: Amorphous

• Size: Variable

• Visual Profile: Lacks a defined shape; appears as a shifting, cloud-like mass

• Flight Behavior: Exhibits erratic movements; changes shape and size during flight

• Occurrence: Observed sporadically; often solitary

Class IV: Beam

• Shape: Linear or beam-like

• Size: Variable

• Visual Profile: Emits a concentrated beam of light; may appear as a straight line or focused ray

• Flight Behavior: Moves rapidly in a straight path; may project beams toward the ground or other objects

• Occurrence: Rare; typically singular

Class V: Manta Ray

• Shape: Flat and wide, resembling a manta ray

• Size: Large

• Visual Profile: Dark with a smooth surface; may exhibit a shimmering effect

• Flight Behavior: Glides silently; capable of rapid acceleration and sharp turns

• Occurrence: Often observed in proximity to Tic Tac class UAPs

Class VI: Bright Star

• Shape: Point-like

• Size: Indeterminate

• Visual Profile: Appears as a bright, stationary point of light; may pulsate or change intensity

• Flight Behavior: Remains stationary for extended periods; may suddenly accelerate or vanish

• Occurrence: Common; often observed at high altitudes

Class VII: Jellyfish

• Shape: Bell-shaped with trailing appendages

• Size: 5 to 7 meters

• Visual Profile: Semi-transparent with tentacle-like structures; emits a soft glow

• Flight Behavior: Floats or drifts; may exhibit undulating movements

• Occurrence: Observed both singly and in groups; may display a somewhat aggressive or scouting behavior

Class VIII: Hornet

• Shape: Compact with protrusions

• Size: Small

• Visual Profile: Dark with sharp angles; may have a hammer-like extension

• Flight Behavior: Moves rapidly with sudden changes in direction; exhibits buzzing or humming sounds

• Occurrence: Rare; typically solitary

Class IX: Egg

• Shape: Oval or egg-shaped

• Size: Medium

• Visual Profile: Smooth and featureless; may emit a soft light

• Flight Behavior: Hovers or moves slowly; may land or hover close to the ground

• Occurrence: Rare; associated with landing events 

Among these classifications, the Tetra (Class I) and Bright Star (Class VI) types are reported as the most commonly observed, often appearing in groups and exhibiting consistent behaviors.