[Jmenschenfresser]

2408.2
After having spent nearly two years living among the Xi'Chung, it is nice to again be aboard a ship filled to the plating with Norak. After a short stop over in Arklite, on the first planet that is now home to some 25 million Xi, Tallik and I hooked up with a larger population transport ship on it's way to Olontra. The Amon'krie, after much pressure and convincing, are again allied with us in a Trade and Research Treaty. The government feels it is once again safe to send population and civilians to the system. Tallik and I now find ourselves living with the former citizens of Arklite I. The only organized transportation of civilians from Arklite, in order to make room for the Xi, was decided to have as its final destination, Olontra. The transportation to Olontra would be cost free for all who opted to take the chance. Free land and developments have also been promised in Olontra; however, those who wish to take the second route can sell their land to government for a reduced price and then make their own way else where. Richer families have generally decided upon this option as most of them have homes on several worlds. The planet in Olontra is large and has a small population. The 300 or so million coming from Arklite will hardly dent the free land to be had there.

Tallik and I had two weeks leave on Arklite before the ship to Olontra left. After nearly two years on constant space travel, I was grateful for the chance to see sky...even if it was the strange magenta glow of the methane in the air. The small domed facilites I assume will be kept for the accomedation of Norak who visit for whatever purpose, but the Xi have already moved out into the wildernesses of Arklite. I've talked to several who've chosen this planet, and they say, that although it is hotter than their homeworld, it is quite pleasant. Many of those who disliked the chill of the homeworld enjoy this warm paradise. The rest of the Xi are headed for two planets deep in the inner systems of Norak space. May they find rest and a home proper. She who knows the state of all creatures finds the worms of Xiban I leaves in which to sleep...and so shall the Xi find a place of comfort.

A colony ship we passed back in Organtrix is being refitted for rock colonization. The aim is to send it deep within Sergetti territory to establish deep space contacts with other races. The Florida sent out a year ago recently returned to Organtrix with depressing news. The systems it explored were filled with nothing but nebula. This same Florida is being refitted with the latest stellar harnessing technology, which essentially will allow it to travel forever without having to resupply.

2408.4
The deep space fleet has left dock and is approaching the edges of the Organtrix system. The refitted colony ship is headed for a large rock planet several systems away...in the heart of the Sergetti system. Meanwhile, the Florida explorer has left Organtrix on an exploration mission to the southern part of the galaxy.

I am now sitting under a strange looking tree on Olontra II. I've visited the solemn memorials to the millions lost in the Amon'krie attack. The citizens of Olontra II have little use for their neighbors. The Amon'krie come here to trade, but all transactions take place in remote hangers and cargo storage facilities. However, the new population having arrived with Tallik and I are less likely to have hostile dispositions, and perhaps the new faces will dilute the old boiling blood...this is not to say, their anger is misled. Perhaps through Olontra II new ties can be formed. The Amon'krie have still outlawed all teachings of the Norakian faith on their worlds. The Almighty never said that all would be won with ease, and a large portion of the counsel thinks both the Amon'krie and the Zynarra should face the wrath of the Almighty's chosen people. They have classified them as irredeemable. She who separates the earth from the sky holds them in balance against those who seek peace. If She so chooses to erradicate the Amon'krie, they will have their day. Our initial mistakes with the Zynarra are another matter. To put it another way, if I were to come to the hut of any agnostic Norak, and kick his door in, knock out the foundations, and thus bring his structure to the dirt, simply to bring his word of the Text and Her existence, would he then be dispositioned to listen? I doubt it. So it was with the Zynarra. Although certain institutions refuse to acknowledge wrong-doing, the same unfortunate conclusions should not be sought.

I hear the Templar fleet above Olontra II is due for an overhaul. Tallik says there must be some reason why we were sent here. Along with us, we've brought two of the Continuum's brightest engineers to oversee the retrofit. Our stock piles are heavy with resources. However, the Elders worry that a retrofit is exactly what the Amon'krie wait for. The destroyers over Olontra II lack defensive and offensive sensors and the latest weapons. Three new Washington Cruiser class ships have come Online, but with recent advances already the model is going into its second Version. Perhaps one or more will be sent to Olontra.

The main battle fleet stationed between Amon'krie space and CueCappan space is on the move. They are heading to reopen relations with the Zynarra. The Zynarra will no doubt initially think we mean to reopen old wounds. Perhaps we never had any relations in the first place. Whatever the case, we hope our main fleet will convince them that war is futile and can only cost the lives of millions. Tallik says the Continuum no longer seeks colonization in their space, we only seek normalized relations and the guarantee that our ships can explore without fear of attack. Some think this is provocation or subjugation...a forced hand if you will. I personally think this is closure. Tallik says our fleet means no harm. We merely seek to prove that they have nothing to gain by further hostilites. But...if they seek war, they shall get it.

Back on the homeworld, the ship which will make use of the two outer lying systems filled with asteroids is nearly ready. Tallik says three more months and it will roll out of space dock. Four years ago, when this plan was first concoted by the Elders, six colonizers were commissioned and built, three for rock planets and three for ice planets. Since it won't be able to tackle the larger asteroid fields our scientists have stated that few if any gas planets will come into being. The majority will be either rock or ice. These ships have been waiting mothballed for the Last four years.

All things in their own time.