Harvester 7 by Andy Lang

Author:Andy Lang
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: space exploration, space battles, sci fi action adventure, alien diplomacy, space fleets, alien civilizations, spaceship and deep space, alien action adventure

Chapter 7

Ka'lan led a confused Maulik across the landing pad and into a waiting transport.

"It is only a short ride to my offices," he announced as he sat opposite his Terrillian guest, "I am head of Diurian Intelligence, it is my responsibility to monitor all issues that could affect our security."

Maulik nodded, "It's good to meet you, and I don't know how much you know about my mission here but I am not really acting on behalf of the Terrillian Senate."

"We know all about that Watumian rogue," laughed Ka'lan, "The only reason we agreed to an audience was because he informed us he was sending you, we have long discussed if it was time to reveal ourselves to the people of Terrillia, news of your mission swung the vote."

"So you are aware of the threat?"

Ka'lan nodded, "Very aware... you see a planet that has been preparing for the final conflict for over one thousand years, and now the time is almost upon us."

"I've lost contact with Chancellor Go'an for some reason but I know he wants to propose an alliance with you, with all of the advanced races in this, and surrounding galaxies, so we can present a united defence against the Reapers when they arrive."

"The Reapers!" chuckled Ka'lan, "Quite an apt name for them, we simply refer to them as the Shadow, because a shadow of uncertainty has hung over us for so long."

"How did you learn the truth about them?" asked Maulik.

"Refugees fleeing devastated worlds, rumours," shrugged Ka'lan, "But how we discovered is not that important, it was the knowledge of our own genetic code being used to seed other worlds that interested us most, that knowledge gave my ancestors the desire to explore beyond our own solar system, that knowledge led us to the planet you call Terrillia."

"So you have known about us for some time," questioned Maulik, "So why no contact?"

"You weren't ready, we discovered a race identical to ourselves, yet very different, you had not developed inter stellar capabilities, you used verbal communication and you were slowly destroying your natural resources."

"You could have advised us, maybe prevented some of the mistakes we made?"

"We have laws that prevent interference with developing species, we simply observe until the time is right."

"And now is the right time?" replied Maulik feeling a little upset that such close genetic relations could have simply watched as his ancestors had destroyed his home world.

"Circumstances have pushed us to this decision, it is not entirely popular, especially as you have developed such a close allegiance with the Watu, but it was decided that time is short and despite our serious misgivings combining our forces offers the best chance of success against the impending attack."

"You talk as though you know when they are coming... the Reapers?"

"Of course we know," replied Ka'lan, "At their present rate, they will be here within eighteen months."

Maulik felt his skin contract as the information sunk in catching his breath, Go'an had mentioned twenty years, a number that had stuck in his mind and eased his initial concerns, "Plenty of time to prepare" he had told himself.

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