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The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (7/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Wullara, Iftali Priesthood of the Consecrated OrderDate [standardized human time]: November 9, 2136The flaming beam crashed down on the loft, and obstructed the human from view. There were no signs of movement, or any guttural cries from his vocal cords. The terror that clutched at my heart was consumptive; it was fear for Jordan, not of him. How strange that I would feel attached to a predator, wh...
The Nature of Predators 84
Memory transcription subject: Chief Hunter Isif, Arxur Dominion Sector FleetDate [standardized human time]: November 30, 2136My shuttle descended on our spy station, piloted by automatic landing functions. This was the same clandestine facility that Secretary-General Meier approached prior to Earth’s attack. Perhaps the Dominion should’ve relocated the outpost, but the brass scoffed at the notion that any prey would dare to strike it. I knew ...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (6/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Lyben, Sulean Police OfficerDate [standardized human time]: November 9, 2136The store cashier said nothing about my frazzled demeanor, as she rang up my food stash. I had taken my time resupplying, since the thought of returning to the human made me shudder. The sedative bottle in my waistband beckoned to me, but it was too early to chance another dose. Thus, my instincts were only going to become ...
The Nature of Predators 83
Memory transcription subject: Glim, Venlil RescueDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136Public transit on Venlil Prime was always behind schedule, and this tram station was no exception. I was stuck waiting for the next ride out. It was wonderful to see so many people walking around, in a bustling environment. There was still life in their eyes, hope that the humans hadn’t quenched yet.Part of me wished I didn’t know the truth of th...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (5/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Wullara, Iftali Priesthood of the Consecrated OrderDate [standardized human time]: November 9, 2136A grating noise, like the scraping of two stones, jolted me from my slumber. A predator was curled up on the floor, and his vicious mouth hung agape. Bright pink gums surrounded his teeth, which sported a worrying amount of saliva. The airflow sounded like the beast was growling in his sleep.Was Jorda...
The Nature of Predators 82
Memory transcription subject: Glim, Venlil RescueDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136Compartmentalizing emotions was the only way to survive an Arxur farm. When you were subjected to unspeakable conditions, your logical brain dissociated to protect itself. There was no hope of escape on Wriss, and the predatory Arxur didn’t show mercy. Screamers and runners got killed first; we all learned that catatonic responses were the best way...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (4/8)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Lyben, Sulean Police OfficerDate [standardized human time]: November 9, 2136The one-seater spacecraft resembled a patrol ship, apart from the baby blue paint. It defied comprehension that a human vessel was touching down on Jild. It was even more unthinkable that I was supposed to give its predator occupant a ride. How could I sit in a confined space with a beast? Why would our captain make my assi...
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Memory transcription subject: Captain Kalsim, Krakotl Alliance CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136Total isolation was enough to drive any social creature to insanity. The humans deposited me in a musty cell, lacking any windows or light. There was nothing to occupy myself with besides tallying each meal on the wall with my talons. Seventy-five notches were carved into the stone, and I’d ran a wing over each one a hundred ti...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (3/8)
First | Prev| NextMemory transcription subject: Wullara, Iftali Priesthood of the Consecrated OrderDate [standardized human time]: November 9, 2136The first humans on Jild arrived today, dumped on our shores by the shipload. When the dust settled, Sulean leadership expressed outrage on our behalf. They pledged support, despite believing we were predators; But their misguided ‘assistance’ was flying in brutish primates, who wanted bodies to th...
The Nature of Predators 80
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136The hospital was placed on lockdown, until every crevice was accounted for. Haysi was found barricaded in a janitor’s closet, requiring human volunteers to bust down the door. Venlil took charge of the situation from there, and escorted the historian back to proper lodgings. The predators stayed away, since the female rescue was i...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (2/8)
First| NextMemory transcription subject: Lyben, Sulean Police OfficerDate [standardized human time]: October 28, 2136Emergency services were ringing off the hook all afternoon. Some citizens were clogging up the lines, merely to demand information. The truth was, we had no answers. Resources were stretched thin across the globe, between stampedes and kneejerk reactions. There had been a sharp uptick in suicide attempts and crime too.My Iftali par...
The Nature of Predators 79
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136Venlil resources were spread thin, with millions of rescues taxing our resources. Volunteers worked to exhaustion, and human refugees chipped in as much as anyone. The predators’ assistance was appreciated, but we had to monitor their interactions with the former cattle. I was certain they didn’t mean any harm. However, the prim...
The Nature of Predators - Omnivore Miniseries (1/8)
Memory transcription subject: Wullara, Iftali Priesthood of the Consecrated OrderDate [standardized human time]: October 28, 2136The alcove candles cast a warm glow throughout the chapel. Iftali followers gathered for the spring equinox; this seasonal holiday was preceded by a week of fasting. A few Suleans were present for the ritual, though most were there to support their friends. Our beliefs never achieved prevalence among them, despite consi...
The Nature of Predators 78
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136The extermination office featured a modest array of cubicles, past the lobby. There were more employment opportunities than hunting predators. Call centers had to be operational around the clock, and another set of pencil-pushers checked web reports. Other workers researched infestations, identifying potential culprits and their method of surv...
The Nature of Predators 77
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: November 29, 2136Dawn crept over the horizon, bringing light to Sillis’ supercontinent. Human forces milled near a water tower, which marked the border of a small settlement. Tilfish extermination officers were holding the populace hostage, and that eliminated the option of bombing this region. Our current plan was to flush the resistance out.My heart pounde...
The Nature of Predators 76
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 28, 2136The human fleet maintained their positions, while the Mazic homeworld sat in a precarious spot. Our hail was still transmitting, though the enemy hadn’t picked up. An evacuation transport soared out of the atmosphere, scrambling civilians to safety. The Kolshians nailed the spacecraft with plasma, and aimed it just right to...
The Nature of Predators 75
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 28, 2136An observer that only witnessed the clash between the Federation coalition and the humans wouldn’t notice the Kolshians’ strength. But watching Commonwealth heavyweights scrap with the Mazics, it was clear they knew more about martial policy than they let on. Their fleet stayed on the move, with tactics that bordered on p...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (Epilogue)
First | Prev---Memory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: October 6, 2136The Arxur who had chased after the bus turned out to be an elite cattle unit. Dominion special ops swooped in, right before an area was eradicated, to collect as much prey as possible. Their efficiency was legendary, with the tight timeframes they worked under. Also, the second they got one catch secured, they’d move to ...
The Nature of Predators 74
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: November 28, 2136It shouldn’t have been complicated for species to denounce the Federation’s actions. The issue was that some saw the gene rewrites as merciful, and couldn’t pinpoint the moral conundrum. The United Nations opened their doors to former omnivores, launching genetic research and sharing biology lessons. As the Venlil always did, ...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (5/6)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: September 30, 2136After consuming what meat the humans could scrounge up, I took on a lookout role. Frank and his crew weren’t inclined to hand me a weapon, and Maya wasn’t exactly my full-throated supporter. The omnivores kept me isolated from the Gojid youths, who weren’t as phased by my presence as I’d expect. I could reme...
The Nature of Predators 73
Memory transcription subject: Slanek, Venlil Space CorpsDate [standardized human time]: November 27, 2136The shuttle was crammed full of predators, so much so, that several humans were standing throughout the bumpy ride. I was lucky that I could curl up in Marcel’s lap; the red-haired vegetarian had a steely glint in his eyes. I hadn’t seen this much apprehension in him, not even during the Gojid cradle’s chaos. Something about the Tilfish ...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (4/6)
First | Prev | NextMemory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: September 29-30, 2136The human was in no condition for a strenuous trek, which meant she required transportation. However, Maya yelped when I tried to move her, leaving us vulnerable to enemy detection. It wasn’t ideal to carry her for long distances, regardless. My physical strength was lacking, as every Arxur made a point to ment...
The Nature of Predators 72
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 27, 2136The Federation ambush fleet moseyed forward, with a faint semblance of strategy. The enemy were sticking in groups of four, so that the predators couldn’t pick off lone vessels with their superior wit. Our opponents were also coordinating attacks on targets, aiming to gun down hapless humans with deadly crossfires. A standa...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (3/6)
First | Prev| NextMemory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: September 29, 2136The Arxur hunting party drew nearer, and it weighed on my mind that they had us outnumbered five-to-one. My sole ally was a fleshy, social creature whose strategy was to hide in trees; a cheap and cowardly tactic, by Dominion standards. Even if we survived somehow, the UN fleet withdrew from the system hours ago. The...
The Nature of Predators 71
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, United Nations Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: November 27, 2136The United Nations extended me an official plea deal, which my lawyer was quick to secure. I was to serve with the Terran military for at least five years, as penance for my debt. The fact was, someone of my sickening proclivities was useful to them, and I knew a lot about Federation ships. Outlining a species’ military ten...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (2/6)
First| NextMemory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: September 28, 2136My first impression of this human was that she was a solitary predator; the same brand as us. Their race must not have identified the benefits of working in groups, for select purposes. War was a game of numbers, and it was sloppy not to assemble military units. It was fascinating to try to decipher her mind, assessing how ...
The Nature of Predators 70
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet CommandDate [standardized human time]: October 27, 2136The overall reaction to the news on Aafa was pure pandemonium. I believed that the Kolshian public as a whole had no idea about any of this; they were livid with their own government for keeping predator species alive. Leaders of every planet rushed to the airwaves to broadcast statements, with a few withdrawing all ties to any co...
The Nature of Predators - Arxur Miniseries (1/6)
Context: Occurs shortly after the Arxur raided the cradle in Chapter 23.Memory transcription subject: Kaisal, Arxur Dominion Third FleetDate [standardized human time]: September 28, 2136Military service was something expected of all of us, as soon as we grew into our adult bodies. There was no room for Arxur society to tote around liabilities. I had wanted to put off joining the infantry for as long as possible, but my mother had other plans. She...
The Nature of Predators 69
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: October 25, 2136This wasn’t how I imagined my first visit to Earth; communicating with a disorganizing UN via hail that went unanswered for minutes. The humans on the line were terse at first, but there was a drastic shift in tone after they realized who I was. It made me feel guilty to be landing, while they were on edge and reeling from the atta...
The Nature of Predators 68
Memory transcription subject: Governor Tarva of the Venlil RepublicDate [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136Wrapped in warm bedsheets, I emerged into a groggy wakefulness. It took a second to identify my surroundings as a hospital room, and another to recall how I ended up here. A human was reclining in a chair, with wire-rimmed glasses over her eyes and dark curls falling over her face. That was Sara Rosario, browsing something on her hol...
