Memory transcription subject: Captain Kalsim, Krakotl Alliance Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 8, 2136
The Federation fleet entered warp in harmonious accord, and our voyage to Earth commenced on schedule. I was less-than-thrilled with the extraneous additions to my crew; Krakotl officers were preferred to the reserved exports of an...
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Memory transcription subject: Tyler Cardona, UN Peacekeeper (Division of Space and Aeronautics)
Date [standardized human time]: October 3, 2136
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Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: October 8, 2136
The humans instructed me to place a wraparound headset over my ears. I was impressed with how they had modified their technology with Venlil in mind, though I hoped I wasn’t the only one who would get to use it. The earpiece fed simulated audi...
2022-08-31 15:56:33 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: October 8, 2136
When the science officer from humanity’s first contact team reached out about a fear study, I was a bit intimidated. Sara Rosario had done extensive biological and environmental analysis, and collaborated with Venlil scientists throughout thei...
2022-08-27 21:29:39 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 8, 2136
No matter how often I replayed the Arxur’s words in my head, I couldn’t understand why the Terran observers would trust them. It was at the humans’ clutches that the traumatized refugees were nursed back to h...
2022-08-25 00:21:21 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 7, 2136
The battle for the cradle was decided in our unit’s absence, hinging on the sheer force of human aggression. With a mix of bold tactics and innovation, the UN fleet was able to widen their numerical advantage. Th...
2022-08-20 20:44:57 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
There was a heaviness in my heart, as the four diplomats were ushered into the briefing room. The Mazic had been creating quite the scene outside, accusing his human hosts of kidnapping Laulo. Apparently, no amount of...
2022-08-18 02:51:11 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
In the month we had been away, the predators seemed to have established their presence on Venlil Prime. Teeming masses of humans with cameras awaited the shuttle; the increase in personnel was noticeable. Venlil journ...
2022-08-14 15:18:32 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
Resounding shouts coursed through the air, as the humans rounded on the unarmed enemy. Most were some variant of a demand to lie on the ground. There was no question that this was an Arxur surrender; they were comp...
2022-08-12 14:20:43 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
The bulletproof vest afforded to me by the predators was snug around my spines, but nearly fell off my shoulders. Its shape was not designed for the rotund Gojid species. The slender curvature of the human spine was a polar opposit...
2022-08-08 17:58:28 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
The way the humans maneuvered through space was like a bird of prey, swooping down on its intended target. It was a graceful and emotionless flight, as I watched the blues and tans of my planet come into focus. Those in the UN flee...
2022-08-05 12:05:07 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136
There were no signs of life or civilization nearby. The cinders of a blaze rested off to my side, an orange glow clinging to the black dust. A charred Gojid corpse was draped over the ashes, with the spaces between its skeleton hol...
2022-08-02 12:07:50 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Cheln, Diplomatic Advisor of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: July 12, 2136
[Context: Takes place a few hours after NoP 4, when the Federation were driven off. Cheln pass...
2022-08-01 12:06:25 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: October 4, 2136
The shuttle halted a few parsecs short of Venlil space, until the necessary repairs were complete. This delay tacked hours to our travel time, but none of the other options were reasonable. If the drive overheated, th...
2022-07-29 20:38:59 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: October 3, 2136
In a half-day, our ship would reach the edge of Republic space, and we’d be able to transmit communications back to our UN contacts. The Terrans had been slated to open an embassy on Venlil Prime, a few days after o...
2022-07-24 19:02:33 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: October 3, 2136
Accompanying Marcel to visit his tormentor was my overarching desire, but persuading the predator proved an impossible task. It baffled me why he believed this confrontation was something he needed to tackle alone. The worry I f...
2022-07-23 17:48:22 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 3, 2136
Our van cruised along the multi-lane highway, granting me a perfect view of the passing scenery. The road was packed with cars, with light signals governing the traffic flow. The humans were more enterprising and e...
2022-07-19 02:48:19 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 2, 2136
A harsh buzzing drifted into my ears, rousing me from unconsciousness. I stirred on the thin cot, and grunted at the mattress’ inflexibility. Terror flooded my mind as I realized where I was. Gravity this authent...
2022-07-15 19:30:08 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: October 1, 2136
Our evacuation party was fortunate to skirt the orbital battle, and depart the system with a fair distance between us and the Arxur. The Terran transport unloaded its critically wounded passengers at a Venlil border outpost, whi...
2022-07-12 15:59:09 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: September 28, 2136
The humans’ actions in the past few days were a showcase of why I was right about them. It brought me relief to see such vindication.
The dishonorable tactics persisted into our home system, sneaking the...
2022-07-08 19:30:39 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: September 28, 2136
Armed Kolshians steered us into the docking area, where we landed upon our arrival. Our previous shuttle was outfitted with supplies, since the Chief granted us permission to return home on a pre-arranged route. Th...
2022-07-05 16:05:23 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil Republic
Date [standardized human time]: September 28, 2136
18 days. That is how long had passed since the minutes-long speech, and the human ambassador hadn’t been outside of this room since. I tried to occupy Noah by teaching him alien games, and watching the happenings...
2022-07-01 20:49:07 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: September 27, 2136
Waves of Gojid reinforcements arrived after the predators’ initial takeover. The humans’ strategic advantage was that they could be liberal when hurling artillery into enemy ranks. Our opponents were more hesitant, bearin...
2022-06-28 02:21:42 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: September 23, 2136
I stirred to an array of screams, chaotic and unhinged; the perishing squeals of prey falling at a predator’s claws. My ears keyed in to pounding pawsteps on the grass. Those were unmistakable thumps of animals running arou...
2022-06-24 00:13:30 +0000 UTC View PostMemory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space Corps
Date [standardized human time]: September 23, 2136
Thanks to the destruction of Gojid military outposts, human forces were able to waltz through their systems without challenge. Piri recalled all vessels to protect their cradle-world, which meant the attack on Earth was postp...
2022-06-20 15:32:11 +0000 UTC View Post