#96 Matthew Roberts - 2015 USS Theodore Roosevelt Gimbal UAP & High Strangeness
Analysis Summary
Matthew Roberts
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The person in this account is Matthew Roberts, a naval cryptologist. He had no interest in UFOs before his military service. In 2015, while stationed off the coast of Oceana, he encountered UAP footage, including the gimbal and go fast videos. He was shocked by the unusual flight patterns of the objects in the footage. After this experience, he began to explore the topic of UFOs and later had personal experiences involving entities and altered states of consciousness. These experiences changed his worldview and led him to write a book about his journey. He continues to explore these themes and experiences today.
Program Intelligence Analysis
Matthew Roberts discusses his journey from skepticism about UFOs to experiencing and analyzing UAP phenomena. He shares insights on the gimbal footage, the pilots' experiences, and the implications of awareness regarding the phenomenon.
Once you become aware of the phenomenon, it becomes aware of you.
Matthew Roberts
“I found myself just watching this footage over and over again because it was just to me kind of the most amazing thing I had ever seen in my life.”
Managed by: United States Navy
To investigate and analyze UAP encounters
I had absolutely no interest in UFOs whatsoever; I thought it was just the realm of tinfoil hats and conspiracy theories.
I found myself just watching this footage over and over again because it was the most amazing thing I had ever seen in my life.
I think I kind of immediately knew what it was; it was a very big shock to me.
I did not see a longer version of the gimbal footage; the clip I saw was the exact same clip.
The pilots were sent out there specifically to look for these things; there would be other data like radar.
Once you become aware of the phenomenon, it becomes aware of you.
I started to experience this voice that I would hear when I was in the state between awake and asleep.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsoff the coast of Florida
Norfolk, Virginia, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe transcript primarily consists of a discussion about UAPs and personal experiences, but lacks specific details or corroboration of claims. The speaker's background provides some credibility, but the overall account is anecdotal and lacks verifiable evidence.
The experiencer discusses their background in the military and their initial lack of interest in UFOs.
“I had absolutely no interest in it whatsoever to be honest.”
The experiencer learns about the gimbal footage from a colleague, leading to a significant shift in their perception of UAPs.
“I found myself just watching this footage over and over again because it was just to me kind of the most amazing thing I had ever seen.”
The experiencer describes encounters with various beings, including a shadowy figure and a blue-skinned entity.
“I saw several different types throughout these experiences.”
Received insights and knowledge during experiences
Witnessed various entities and footage of UAPs
Felt a grip on their arm during an encounter
Heard a voice during altered states
Felt unable to move during an encounter
Experienced paralysis during encounters
Appearance: shadowy figure with a torso, two arms, and a head
Appearance: blue skin, humanoid shape
The experiencer transitioned from skepticism to profound engagement with the phenomenon, leading to personal encounters and philosophical insights.
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