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The Nature of Predators 129
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: January 17, 2137The United Nations had multiple operations ongoing, and more threads to keep up with politically. The Duerten Shield and their various subsidiaries required delicate handling; to the avians’ credit, they were helpful with the rescued cattle from Shaza’s sector. Earth also had 31 direct allies to manage diplomatic relations with. ...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (7/7)
First | PrevMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: December 4, 2136The Duality of HumanityWritten by CilanyIt was a chance interaction online that revealed the United Nation’s policy of censorship. Known by Earth locals as Emergency Order 56, there are a set of guidelines prohibiting discussion of many behaviors and activities. When I set out to determine what this predator species was truly like, ...
The Nature of Predators 128
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137With multiple crews having touched down at the Galactic Archives, we split up into teams. Tyler presented us with one hour to accrue the most essential data, and reconvene at the submarine to transport the intel elsewhere. In case anything went wrong, getting any information about “key species” off-world was critical. Venl...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (6/7)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: December 3, 2136The horse riding would receive a glowing review from me; my opinions on humanity were beginning to shift into something cohesive. I told Lars that whatever shenanigans he had planned, to showcase simultaneous beauty and chaos, and possibly get himself arrested, this would be our last outing together on this trip. In no uncertai...
The Nature of Predators 127
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137The cryopods were in a separate, unmarked chamber, hidden behind a false wall in the hallway. Archivist Veiq rubbed her damp nose, and her drooping ears bunched with apprehension. That Farsul seemed more nervous than when the Terran soldiers busted down her door with guns; perhaps she knew that soldier predators were civilized...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (5/7)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: December 2, 2136The diverse expression of human music revealed itself through the park’s entertainment. On the ride to his place, Lars had given me an overview of major genres and historical pieces. After easing me in with love songs and pop tunes, the Swede brought up the umbrella of rock music. The fast tempo of the music felt like a senso...
The Nature of Predators 126
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137The Terrans were well-informed on the base’s design, perhaps having obtained blueprints of Farsul underwater mechanisms. Our submarine had glided under the bottom of the structure, which triggered an automatic hatch to unseal. We ascended into a shaft, and it resealed upon detecting the full volume of our displacement. The w...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (4/7)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: December 1, 2136The park was packed all the way to the gate, where a queue of predators waited for entry. The Terran visitors ranged in age, and it didn’t take long for pointing and head swivels to occur. Lars didn’t bat an eye, waving to the onlookers as though the attention was meant for him. The blond human was relishing the binocular g...
The Nature of Predators 125
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Rebellion CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137I recalled my first unfiltered research into Earth, when I read what they said about the Arxur. Despite rampant empathy, it was doubtless that they were predators; their history involved dominating their world, and harnessing it to suit their whims. When I understood that the Venlil were considered equals, not a pet or a tool, i...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (3/7)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: December 1, 2136The airport was bustling with Terrans, and I was subjected to their rigorous security screening. A guard had made a derisive comment to the human behind me about “bringing pets aboard the flight”, when she saw me. However, her cheeks turned a flushed red when a colleague informed her I was an alien, not some “gecko”; sh...
The Nature of Predators 124
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Rebellion CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137Presiding over thousands of Arxur rebel ships, I found myself in a more familiar role than managing intrapersonal relations with social leaf-lickers. The Kolshians towed a sizable force of their own, and our sensors were able to confirm they were following us into Harchen territory. Secretary-General Zhao’s proclamation that t...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (2/7)
First | NextMemory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: November 30, 2136My hotel door sealed shut behind me, and I wandered over to my desk. Being entirely at the human doctors’ mercy, as they placed tubes down my throat and ran various tests, left me feeling caged. That debacle confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt whether the Kolshians had instilled the meat allergy in the Harchen. Clearly, it had bee...
The Nature of Predators 123
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: January 16, 2137The infected predators were whisked out of the research station, and away from the Battle of Mileau to be isolated in quarantine. The Kolshians had been holding the inner sanctum of the system, since the human fleet was mainly composed of Duerten allies. With the goal of a cured Terran race making itself evident, sending rescue teams for the Do...
The Nature of Predators - Cilany's Adventures (1/7)
Memory transcription subject: Cilany, Harchen ReporterDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136The human sitting across the table from me was most certainly doing two things: diverting me from anything that the United Nations didn’t want to be seen, while at the same time, pandering to the volatile members of his people. The guards keeping tabs on me weren’t just there to make my arrangements easy. It was to obfuscate the predatory el...
The Nature of Predators 122
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 15, 2137I was claiming an unwanted milestone with this voyage; I was certain I was the furthest below water of any Gojid, who hadn’t already been dead and sinking, in history. Some predators were monitoring their scanners for the slightest sign of activity, though I was told an entire team was dedicated to sonar monitoring in a sepa...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (8/8)
First | PrevMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Mental Health PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 25, 2136The predators were in festive spirits, putting extra time into decorating the facility with colorful adornments, and still speeding along renovations. The shock machines were removed, replaced by cozy couches and sandboxes. Bookshelves were set up, accessible to all the patients to read for entertainment. The Terrans even provid...
The Nature of Predators 121
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 15, 2137It wasn’t my imagination; our triangular shuttle was sinking like a stone. Water bobbed up against the cockpit windows, entombing us beneath the waves. Hull integrity would eventually give out and allow water to flood the compartment. The predators were just watching it happen, with not nearly enough panic showing in their b...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (7/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 23, 2136The pills that humans gave me were nothing like the soul-draining meds at the facility. It was quiet, not a literal quiet within the diplomatic vehicle, but within my own head. I could single out thoughts to focus on, and the mind madness had calmed to a tranquil undertone. Was this what it was like for other people? I...
The Nature of Predators 120
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 15, 2137The predators’ war strategy hinged around hitting the two Federation founders where it hurt. The Kolshians always offer severe resistance, as they proved they could hold their own against the masters of killing, after all. During my therapy sessions, one topic discussed was the reality that the Commonwealth could’ve interv...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (6/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136To call what unfolded at the predator disease facility a disaster would be like calling a tsunami high tide. Humans had aided the escape of a delusional Zurulian, whose treatment had failed to alter her for the better. Administrator Derva wanted to press assault charges against the predator visitors; according to ...
The Nature of Predators 119
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Rebellion CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 15, 2137The humans were checking their timekeeping instruments; Kaisal still had three minutes to arrive for our briefing. The scrawny Arxur had no intention of lingering for an extra second of chatter, and was leaving the pre-meeting socializing to us. The command structure here monitored ship activity near our stealth habitat, which w...
June bonus content?
The top 3 ideas from Discord, as discussed there!To clarify, the Kolshian idea will not be graphic or a Kalsim or Navarus type POV. I can’t promise no sad themes, but it won’t be as dark as predator disease.
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (5/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136There was no questioning what William had said about his species. He…it proclaimed that it was a flesh-eating predator, and none of the other humans challenged it. That felt sour. After warming up to these monsters, I was forcing myself to use “it” with them, since using sapient pronouns was a major concession fo...
The Nature of Predators 118
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Rebellion CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 14, 2137The promise of food was the main selling point for my rebellion. After going hungry for the entirety of their lives, many Arxur troops were willing to heed my call with the promise of never missing a meal again. Betterment failed in that imperative, and merely pointing out the illogical nature of our raids proved that they never...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (4/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136Aqil held me with tender hands, despite the evident muscles in his forearms. I couldn’t believe that I’d mistaken these weird herbivores for predators, even though I realized the actions didn’t add up! Humans were emotional comforters, who protected me and cared about sapient rights; a meat-eating race would neve...
The Nature of Predators 117
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: January 14, 2137My paws were rooted to the floor, as I cast a blank stare at Navarus’ corpse. Bootsteps pounded behind me, and without turning around, I knew it was Marcel racing back after hearing gunshots. An audible gasp came from my human, who skidded to a halt. He could see me standing in close range of the dead Kolshian, firearm in paw. The predator fr...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (3/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136The predators were reading my chart when I woke up, which gave me a glimmer of hope. Maybe they considered me as one of their own, if they saw the clear proof of my disease. After trying to prove for years that I didn’t have predator disease, I was suddenly singing the opposite tune in the humans’ presence. It had ...
The Nature of Predators 116
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: January 14, 2137Human and Kolshian casualties escalated, as the firefight raged on in the tight corridor. The enemy had shifted their tentacled forms behind cover, and their response was measured. I was impressed with their levelheadedness under the circumstances. My claws popped off covering shots, while Marcel pried a panel open, with his bare fingers, for u...
The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (2/8)
First | NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136Once I gained control of my limbs, I thrashed about in the predator’s grip. Its hands tightened with impossible strength, ensnaring me with the practice of a seasoned hunter. It searched through Derva’s effects; I could see the administrator knocked out on the floor, having been mauled by these humans. There were two othe...
The Nature of Predators 115
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: January 14, 2137Seven thousand human ships moved in a wide arc, closing in on the Kolshian drones. Manned enemy vessels were also hooking into the fray; the larger frames and bridge structures gave away which ones were traditional craft. These foes were unafraid, perhaps because their commanders were part of the conspiracy. Commonwealth automatons that were st...
