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The Nature of Predators 43

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 off...

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The Nature of Predators - Bonus Chapter #2

Previous exclusive chapter - First Contact Continuation 

Memory transcription subject: Tyler Cardona, UN Peacekeeper (Division of Space and Aeronautics)

Date [standardized human time]: October 3, 2136

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The Nature of Predators 42

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 wo...

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The Nature of Predators 41

Memory 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 c...

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The Nature of Predators 40

Memory 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 t...

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The Nature of Predators 39

Memory 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 fle...

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The Nature of Predators 38

Memory 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 h...

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The Nature of Predators 37

Memory 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 ...

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The Nature of Predators 36

Memory 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 questio...

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The Nature of Predators 35

Memory 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 slende...

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The Nature of Predators 34

Memory 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 ...

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The Nature of Predators 33

Memory 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 t...

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The Nature of Predators - Bonus Chapter #1

Memory transcription subject: Cheln, Diplomatic Advisor of the Venlil Republic

Date [standardized human time]: July 12, 2136 

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The Nature of Predators 32

Memory 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 op...

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The Nature of Predators 31

Memory 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 o...

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The Nature of Predators 30

Memory 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 ...

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The Nature of Predators 29

Memory 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 tra...

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The Nature of Predators 28

Memory 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 mi...

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The Nature of Predators 27

Memory 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 ...

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The Nature of Predators 26

Memory 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 ta...

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The Nature of Predators 25

Memory 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 per...

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The Nature of Predators 24

Memory 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 tea...

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The Nature of Predators 23

Memory 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 ene...

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The Nature of Predators 22

Memory 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. Thos...

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The Nature of Predators 21

Memory 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 cradl...

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