The following is from a recent live broadcast from the Associated Press Universal (APU). We pick up with head anchorman Intu Senter…

“Turning now to other news. We now bring you a special report regarding a big consciousness project currently taking place in a relatively small soular system, featuring a planet recently growing in popularity - Earth. Our special correspondent Crystal Thoughtforms is on the scene.”

“Thanks, Intu. As previously reported, consciousness efforts have been increasing here. As our viewers may recall, Earth is a tough consciousness zone requiring, at times, some extraordinary measures. Clear communication is essential in these conditions, and Intu, I suppose it’s not surprising to report that’s one of the main problems taking place on the ground today - communications.

“Our informed sources compare it to being deep underground in a coal mine following a cave in. It’s just nearly impossible to communicate with survivors when something as catastrophic as a cave in takes place.”

“Crystal, for the benefit of our viewers who haven’t been following local events on Earth lately, what exactly are we dealing with here?” Read the rest of this entry »

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The order to shut down the Admiralty came quietly. Within moments shock waves were reverberating throughout the corridors of Old Main, right on down to Corporal Effects’ office, who promptly picked up the intercom.

“Sorry for the interruption sir, but I thought perhaps the General should know the Admiralty is being powered down.”

“Who the hell gave the order to shut down the Admiralty?” barked General Karma.

“That would be the TMG, sir,” replied the corporal, who couldn’t help but notice he was inexplicably beginning to perspire.

“Good God,” winced the General, trying to ignore the sudden burning in his chest. He bustled out the door, muttering something under his breath about those damn civilians, and desperately wondering if he would live another day.

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