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The Nature of Predators - Predator Disease (1/8)
Content warning: Mild first-person descriptions of inhumane and physically harmful mental "treatments."NextMemory transcription subject: Bonsen, Predator Disease PatientDate [standardized human time]: December 20, 2136Nobody thought that they could be diagnosed with predator disease until it happened. I still remember the day the exterminators showed up in full garb, and hauled me away while my family and neighbors did nothing. I was cert...
The Nature of Predators 114
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: January 14, 2137Standing in the cargo bay of the ship, gun in paw, numbness gripped my limbs. A spate of nightmares had plagued me throughout the journey, though they’d started in earnest on Venlil Prime. I often saw Marcel being held at gunpoint, or with an Arxur bullet drilling into his helmet. The fiery stampedes on both the cradle and Sillis were etched ...
The Nature of Predators - Kalsim's Sentence (One-Shot #7)
First Half of the TrialMemory transcription subject: Captain Kalsim, Krakotl Alliance CommandDate [standardized human time]: January 9, 2137Day 33 - The VerdictWhen Mynek told me the death penalty was a “controversial” issue on human turf, I found that assertion comical. Such claims were an obvious cover-up of the rampant executions that occurred on Earth; social predators that favored a pack mentality must have a harsh punishment system. The...
The Nature of Predators - Kalsim's Trial (One-Shot #6)
Memory transcription subject: Captain Kalsim, Krakotl Alliance CommandDates [standardized human time]: December 7, 2136-January 9, 2137[Curator’s note: Sample size has been whittled down to the trial's key moments for historical emphasis. Any private conversations that fall under attorney-client privilege may not be released posthumously without written consent or authorization from the individual’s estate, per Laura Camrie v. United Nati...
The Nature of Predators 113
Memory transcription subject: Glim, Venlil RescueDate [standardized human time]: December 19, 2136The days since the raid against Venlil Prime had climbed into the double digits; ten days ago, every rescue learned the Gaians’ dark secret. I could recall the panic of being rushed to a bunker, by a predator whose name I didn’t even know. There were thousands of them packed in my vicinity, beady eyes glistening in the darkness. It brought back t...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (9/9)
First | PrevMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 8, 2136The press conference to announce the Intestine-Eater’s demise was slated for today. Volek wanted me front and center, though I was still processing the entire ordeal. I’d been on paid leave the past few days, due to killing a Venlil citizen; the exterminators assured me the review was merely standard procedure. It worked for me...
The Nature of Predators 112
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 17, 2136Proxima Centauri was the site of many human endeavors, which I had guessed due to its constant ship activity. The nearest stellar system to Sol had once been where the Zurulian hospital fleet amassed, to tend to an ailing Earth. Now, it was a bastion of human ships and drones; rapid deployment was possible with a snap of th...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (8/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 4, 2136For an alien that I’d been trading blows with, less than 24 hours ago, I felt an immense amount of worry for Rauln. The Venlil had been enthused to meet with Nam, and I agreed to help him bring the serial killer back to the extermination guild. If anything happened to my partner, the fault was mine; I shouldn’t have let ...
The Nature of Predators 111
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: December 15, 2136This was my human’s first visit to Venlil Prime, and for that matter, to any alien world in a non-military capacity. Tyler and Onso tagged along on our escapade, along with Virnt and a miserable Birla. The Tilfish child’s outburst unnerved me, until I remembered Marcel’s words about people who were harmless, but different. Predator disea...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (7/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 4, 2136The paper files that Volek had given to me were mere printouts of the profile overviews. I discovered that I did have a login to the exterminators’ web portal, which had the detailed records of cases and typed reports. The Venlil receptionist had given me clearance to browse through our branch’s personnel data. Luala was...
The Nature of Predators 110
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: December 15, 2136There were three new additions to our personnel, as we departed from Sillis. The UN fleet caught wind of an incursion on Venlil Prime, alongside every other allied race; the Venlil Republic’s homeworld was as valuable to them as one of their own colonies. Humanity couldn’t weaken the strength of Sol, but they allocated ev...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (6/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 3, 2136There were no words exchanged, as I entered the exterminator’s dwelling. My hands began shaking, alongside the sudden realization of my isolation. If the Venlil wished to follow through on his threat of “putting me down,” this was the perfect opportunity. In my wounded condition, I was in no condition to be sidesteppin...
The Nature of Predators 109
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 13, 2136The fact that my appearance horrified Felra left me shaken; the primal rush of adrenaline quelled to something manageable. Bullets assailed the room’s wall, as I was cornered alongside a Dossur and a near-blind human. The unconscious Kolshians, whose legs I had broken, were tied up to a desk as well. Olek flashed his teet...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (5/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 3, 2136According to my own assumptions, there were two prime suspects to eliminate first. After hearing that Kalsim was involved with this case, I rushed to disband the meeting. Luala made herself scarce with haste, and even Fyron didn’t want to interact with the volatile human. Poor Volek lingered, placing herself in the firing ...
The Nature of Predators 108
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 13, 2136My shuttle traversed the space that separated me from my alien pen pal. The eight thousand Dominion ships I’d summoned had arrived as well; those were the assets I had within immediate range of the Dossur homeworld. The Arxur fleet awaited my command, requiring further instruction as to our goal.The reason why they hesita...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (4/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 3, 2136The hours following the body’s discovery were a blur. I had snapped pictures from every angle on my holopad, though I lacked the forensic tools to do much more than that. With my own cache preserved, I held the evidence to explain to these imbeciles why this was no animal attack. Rauln had the nerve to suggest that I was i...
The Nature of Predators 107
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 12, 2136A diplomatic resolution to the battle of Sillis didn’t solve all of my problems. Regaining organization, as well as finding places to pool a fleet without infrastructure, mandated a bit of time. Bringing Prophet-Descendant Giznel into the loop was also a priority; the last thing I wanted was Betterment breathing down my n...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (3/9)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 3, 2136The sky was still overcast, a day after the deluge of rain I’d traipsed through on my last drunken hurrah. My shoes squished in the grass, and I looked around for any sign of the dog. It was important that I was the first to spot it, though that was easier said than done. The herbivores could see in each direction simultan...
The Nature of Predators 106
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: December 9, 2136It was obvious that the human was resisting the urge to comfort Haysi; even while the Venlil rescue was immobilized, her eyes screamed misery. Sara acted as my support pillar, giving me the courage to peer out the window. The Venlil capital had been plunged into chaos, with a free-for-all dash to the bunkers. Erratic driving was ramp...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (2/9)
First | NextMemory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 3, 2136This was the moment of truth: I was about to be the first human to be hired as a Federation exterminator. My fingers rested around the door handle for a long moment, and I took a calming breath. Dressed in a collared shirt and nice slacks, I felt like a new person. Just looking put-together did wonders for my mental state.My eyes s...
The Nature of Predators 105
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: December 9, 2136Negotiations with the Duerten Homogeneity were ongoing, though the last three days all ended the same. The moment Ambassador Noah brought up lending their auxiliary support ships to humanity, the galaxy’s other sapient avians balked. The Duerten were recognizable for their curved bills, which stuck out like “Pinocchio’s nose”...
The Nature of Predators - Human Exterminators (1/9)
Memory transcription subject: William Kane, Human RefugeeDate [standardized human time]: November 2, 2136For once, I wished for darkness to overtake Venlil Prime’s forsaken sky. The gray gloom overhead was best we could get, as a deluge descended from the clouds. The rain soaked into my clothes, chilling me to the bone. One arm hugged my trench coat tighter, while another hand clung to the Venlil liquor.The powerful booze wiped away the aching ...
The Nature of Predators 104
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: December 7, 2136The war activities occupied the vast majority of my schedule, which was packed with diplomatic meetings. Even this stand-offish version of the United Nations sought as many allies as possible; humanity was determined to spin the narrative in their favor. There was a battle being fought on every communique, and every broadcast sent ou...
The Nature of Predators 103
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: December 7, 2136It was tough to cope with my proximity to this predator and his Venlil pal. I was standing just within the room’s threshold, and resisting the urge to flee. Binocular eyes were trained on my skull; it felt like they were burning holes in my head.My eyes wandered, attempting to look anywhere but at the human’s scarred face....
The Nature of Predators - Tilfish Occupation (One-Shot #5)
Memory transcription subject: General Birla, Tilfish Planetary CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 30, 2136The truck bumped along the road, carting me to yet another human infestation. A young Tilfish had been commandeered to ferry me around; the government ensured my ease in traveling to the predators. Nobody else wanted to be surrounded by them, banking their lives on Terrans never losing control.I placed a holopad in my graspers, a...
The Nature of Predators 102
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: December 7, 2136Our shuttle had escaped Sillis’ atmosphere unnoticed, and we docked with Captain Monahan’s ship in a hurry. Almost all of our posse was shipped to the infirmary, after the injuries we picked up along the way. The Tilfish exterminators and their civilian trustees had looked petrified, boarding a predator warship. General Bi...
The Nature of Predators - The Yotul Uplift (One-Shot #4)
Memory approximation subject: Onso, Yotul CitizenDate [standardized human time]: January 12, 2116The Farsul doctor tested the straps on my chair, and ensured they were tight around my wrists. I felt the electrodes against my skull; that was the word the alien used, at any rate. These creatures descended upon our world, with powers that transcended the imaginings of our poets. Our leaders welcomed their beneficent gifts.What contraptions could com...
The Nature of Predators 101
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 7, 2136Prophet-Descendant Giznel, it turned out, had taken the liberty of mobilizing my fleet to a nearby location. With a strike force already assembled, it was a short voyage to Sillis’ system. FTL disruptors were active solely within the bounds of the planet’s gravity well; the Terrans didn’t expect us to bring reinforceme...
The Nature of Predators - Venlil Foster Program (14/14)
First | Prev---Memory transcription subject: Callsi, Venlil BartenderDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136With human soldiers shipping out to postings across the galaxy, there were a lot less predators frequenting my bar. There was a void where Olek, Lisa, and company had been; those had been my friends, for the better part of a month. Even Kaulin remarked on their absence, though I think my boss missed their spending habits.Venlil cu...
The Nature of Predators 100
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: December 6, 2136The Prophet-Descendant had grown irritated, as Shaza’s spectacle dragged on at Sillis. The female Chief Hunter had failed to mop up the human remnants; she had sacrificed her entire sector, and not even taken the planet she lost her assets to capture. So when Giznel summoned me to a physical location, I figured it was for ...
