The savagery of the Second Jihad was unprecedented in Galactic history. After a decade of constant war, the white and gold banner of the Imperial Family was once more raised upon fifty million worlds. But the ultimate causal nexus was about to restore an ancient evil to the multiverse. The balance of power would shift beyond corporeality into the realm of causality – time itself was running out.
Targeted Age Group:: All ages
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I began writing my anthology of science fiction novels six years ago. Initially it was going to be a one-off book simply to realise my dream of having my novel published. But over time and with the encouragement of my new readers I expanded the universe I had created into a series of seven books in total. I found myself inspired by my own characters to such a point that we became intimate friends exploring the wonders of the universe throughout a series of epic adventurers.
How Did You Come up With Your Characters?
My characters are direct links to the origin story of my anthology of books. Each character was created to play a pivotal role in the overall development of the story arc. I constantly refer to former characters throughout the books, based upon their influence upon previous story lines. I use quotes from long-dead characters in the later books to emphasis continuity within the universal framework.
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Realm
‘We were not made for a brief sojourn upon the stage of history,
we are the eternal fire inside the stars, lured into transcendent
metamorphosis by the celestial breath of creation.’
Sayona
The Museum of Infinity – Historical-Archives Annex – Castiana Star Cluster
Time seeking silence and symmetry amidst the soft hush of infinity. A realm of supreme sentience sipping at the cosmic froth of creation, an ever-expanding tide of hydrogen and helium, silicon carbide and graphite, aluminium oxide and aluminium spinel assuming supersymmetry nucleosynthesis – the nursery nurturing protons and neurons and the froth of celestial life. Infinite diversity reduced to the seeds of transcendent life comingling and coexisting as chaos and catastrophe seeking stark uniformity. A place of white clouds expanding and retracting to the vagaries of the gravitational sphere of celestial influence – artificial neural constructs – orbs of creative clarity assuming corporeal depth and density. Each vast Cloud is synced to a pre-determined synaptic algorithm designed to replicate the nuances of pre-transcendent life. Worlds long since lost to time and space are re-created into archival landscapes to be explored and enjoyed by the multitude of transcended beings. The Museum of Infinity – the Castiana Star Cluster – the home of the Gods.
The Archives – Issaric Neural Cluster
Sayona entered the Archives via the Eritrian Neural Construct. She found it exhilarating to walk along the wide boulevards of Kyuni city and wonder about the billions of corporeal lives long since consigned to oblivion. Five hundred thousand years lost to time and space… She always removed the people algorithm because the ancient faces were a stark reminder of darker times. Real worlds and real wars…
It was her habit to walk the deserted corridors of the Issaria Palace before beginning her studies inside the Archives. From this one place transcendent metamorphosis began its long path towards our Realm… The construct is a precise recreation of an empire poised at the finite point of causal revelation. Fifty million worlds waiting to transform into the seed of celestial transition… She liked to sit on the marbelite throne and marvel at the sheer grandiosity on display. Nine hundred square meters of white marbelite walls, neoclassical columns, rampant gilt decoration, and beautifully varied parquet flooring. She found the paintings and frescoes depicting themes from the Synocant maturation process and the unification of galactic civilisation fascinating. Issa playing Chiji with the universe… Through the tall windows she could see the artificial sun playing its light upon the Esquiline Lakes. Artificial gardens touched by an artificial breeze through artificial trees… Most of her race found corporeality to be both clumsy and restrictive, but she revelled in the tactility of touch and taste. The sweet flavour of sensuality… She touched her fingers to cold marbelite as the sun slipped a shadow onto the throne. This is where he died…this is where transition began… Above her head the white and gold banner of Issa bore testament to the complexity of his plans. Ancient seeds waiting to bloom into our Realm… Finally she left the palace and took the lakeside path towards the Central Archives.
Issaric Neural Cluster – Perceptual Study Section
A vast non-spatial orb of solidity suspended star-like above an ocean of iridescent light. An artificial world of data-skims located at the heart of the Castiana Star Cluster. White walls waiting to receive quantifiable data-streams synced to the time/space quotient of infinite diversity.
Sayona smiled as she approached her workstation – a simple cubicle synced to her neural responses. Today she wore the body of the Lady Akiro, complete with white Sophir gown, inlaid with a random scattering of tiny precious stones and trimmed with filigreed gold lace. Her long dark hair is loose with a simple pearl headband decorated with tiny jewelled flowers. She was so beautiful… A slight vibration beneath her sandaled feet confirms the arrival of new archival material within the neural processing unit. Someone has been wandering the timelines… The data-skim archives contained the entire history of the Issaric Period, including the subsequent metamorphosis of humanity via transition instigated by the Synocant Empress Arisa. She followed the river all the way to the sea… Moments later the Archives recognised her presence and produced a floating data-screen displaying her latest thesis: Synocant Symmetry – The Evolution of Perceptual Transition. She sighed heavily. Dissertation due for dissemination by the end of the current cycle… A brief whisper of light skirted the white walls of the construct and she smiled warmly. Finally she said:
“I told you I am busy today…”
Moments later her lover Gideon assumed corporeality and replied:
“Yes…but you promised to meet me in the Sensua Construct…”
Sayona replied: “I know…but after I submit my dissertation.”
Gideon sighed and asked: “When is it due?”
Sayona replied: “End of cycle…” She studied her lover briefly before continuing: “You are Issa today? Really?”
Gideon smiled and replied: “I knew that you would be Akiro today…” He touched his black foliar shirt before adding: “So I dressed accordingly…”
Sayona frowned and said: “Yes well, Emperor or not you must leave me to my studies…”
Gideon looked at the screen and asked: “Why are you so obsessed with the Issaric period? It makes little sense…”
Sayona tapped the screen as she replied: “Because it fascinates me…the concept of a pan-galactic war fought in both real-time and within the subspace realms…” She smiled slightly before adding: “It is the causal equation which produced transcendent metamorphosis.”
Gideon sighed and said: “The truth is you want to be the first to solve the Saemal paradox…”
Sayona replied: “It is a worthy quest, and its solution will finally conclude our analysis of those ancient times.”
Gideon glanced towards the screen and said: “Be wary of waking ancient ghosts my love…a mere whisper of Saemal’s power could prove terminal.”
Sayona straightened her gown as she replied: “Not even the Beast can survive five hundred thousand years of dissolution.”
Gideon frowned and replied: “And yet there is the paradox equation…”
Sayona gave a slight smile and replied: “Which I will solve once and for all.”
Gideon took Sayona’s hand and said: “Just promise me that you will not be too forthright in your opinions…you know how the others feel about the Issaric period.”
Sayona nodded slightly and said: “Our Realm has its fair share of prejudices…” She smiled before adding: “I promise to be most circumspect during my dissertation.”
Gideon smiled warmly and said: “Very well…just call me when you have finished…”
Sayona kissed Gideon on his lips before saying: “Tactile sensuality has its advantages…”
Gideon pulled her into his arms and replied: “Indeed…”
Sayona pushed him away and said: “Now go…leave me to my studies…”
Gideon spoke once more before flickering into sparkling light:
“I will be waiting for you…”
Sayona turned to the Archives and ordered: “Display integral causal analysis of Cortex/Saemal entity in sequential order starting with Tarogious and the Terum Septa.” She tapped the screen before adding: “And show the quantum flux of the singularity…”
Moments later the screen expanded to reveal a complex series of timelines terminating within the depths of the Issaria Palace.
Sayona studied the causal analysis quotients and whispered:
“Issa recognised the duality…” She smiled before adding: “Two Infinite Circle experiments running concurrently…”
The screen recalibrated to match the causal equation initiated by the rebel Sequah’r Tarogious. A precise trajectory analysis confirmed the path of the singularity.
Sayona studied the screen carefully. Quantum density subjective…the black hole was the key to Saemal’s crystalline prison…causal equation equals the Coalescency…
Now a series of intersecting lines began to expand into a complex network of probability and outcome quotients assuming supersymmetry within the event horizon of the causal nexus.
Sayona ordered: “Highlight the Clinitas subsumption…”
The screen shifted perspective to reveal the foundation of the Biotech Synocant Program on the planet Gamont.
Sayona traced the causal connections to their conclusion. The Custodia severed the neural subsumption…the machine retreated to the base code…but one last desperate seed planted in the mind of the technician Taris Menon…the Synocant War… She ordered:
“Show me the secondary timeline and overlay causal factors…”
Once more the screen recalibrated to reveal a vast network of intersecting timelines sifting for symmetry in a sea of algorithmic potentiality. Almost immediately Sayona saw the genesis of the paradox. She spoke in a low voice:
“The second machine…the failsafe waiting in the shadows…” She spoke to the Archives once more: “Compare differential factors of the Noridor causal nexus with those of the Eritrian causal nexus.”
The Archives instantly sifted a billion sequential parameters to reveal a comparative index of causal factors culminating in the Issaric Empire.
Sayona’s eyes widened as she recognised the alarming potentiality of the paradox. Finally she whispered:
“I see it…by the stars I see it…”
The soft female voice of the Archives announced:
“Sayona. The current time cycle is about to end. Your dissertation is due for dissemination by the Council of Elders.”
Sayona sighed heavily and replied: “I know…” She turned towards the Eritrian construct and added: “I am leaving now. Seal my data-skims and upload to my neural sync…”
The Archives replied: “Data-skims sealed and synced.”
Sayona looked up at the neural processing unit – an enormous sphere of pulsating light sifting for solutions to the causal complexity of transcendent metamorphosis. Finally she asked:
“Do you see the paradox?”
The Archives replied: “I do.”
Sayona asked: “Do you see the causal equation?”
The Archives replied: “I do.”
Sayona asked: “Your conclusion?”
The Archives replied: “The duality theorem confirms the presence of a subsidiary timeline originating beyond the Infinite Circle Experiment. Causal analysis factors are still proactive within the Realm.”
Sayona hesitated slightly before asking: “Are we at risk?”
The Archives replied: “Yes.”
Sayona tensed before asking: “Can we stop the terminal scenario?”
The Archives replied: “The logical conclusion to your theory is the termination of the Realm. But the causal factors are numerous and diverse. A secondary solution is possible.”
Sayona stepped closer to her workstation and asked: “What is this secondary solution?”
The Archives replied: “The secondary solution is non-quantifiable within the current time cycle.”
Sayona considered this before asking: “Speculate the secondary solution using current causal analysis as a base line hypothesis.”
The Archives replied: “Proactive causal analysis factors must be terminated at source. A time/space interception of the secondary causal nexus might allow for intervention and termination of the inevitability quotient.”
Sayona sighed heavily before asking: “Are you talking about time travel? A physical intervention?”
The Archives replied: “Proactive causal analysis factors can only be terminated at source.”
Sayona asked: “Would such an intervention save our Realm?”
The Archives replied: “The probability quotient is non-quantifiable at this time.”
Sayona asked: “But could it work?”
The Archives asked: “You require hypothetical speculation?”
Sayona replied wearily: “Yes…Will physical intervention solve the inevitability factor?
The Archives replied: “I calculate a success rating at ten percent within the median value.”
A shocked Sayona asked: “Only ten percent?”
The Archives replied: “Based on current probability and outcome factors.”
Sayona sighed before saying: “I need to reveal my conclusions to the Council…”
The Archives replied: “Yes.”
Sayona was about to leave when she asked one more question:
“Was it me? Did I influence the causal equation?”
The Archives replied: “Yes.”
Sayona struggled to maintain her composure as the full import of her actions is confirmed. Suddenly Gideon’s warning came to mind: Be wary of waking ancient ghosts my love…a mere whisper of Saemal’s power could prove terminal. Moments later she transformed from the Lady Akiro into a cloud of sparkling light sweeping its way through the Eritrian neural construct.
Council of Elders
‘Existing beyond the causal flux,
our Realm is the ultimate neural nexus,
the final stage of evolutionary transcendence.’
Council Member Estia.
Convergence Chamber – Castiana Star Cluster
Neural clouds sifting for thoughts and the acute recognition of minds merging into unity within the Convergence Chamber – the Council of Elders – a misnomer for members of the Realm where linear time no longer exists. But a designation denoting respect is required for those who assumed transcendent metamorphosis at the dawn of the Realm.
Sayona sensed nervous speculation as she swept into the chamber. They have scanned the Archives…
First Speaker Carius synced into real-time and announced:
“The honoured members will assume corporeality.”
Moments later the swirling clouds of light transformed into twenty standard male and female humanforms attired in the Galician style of grey full-length Kalhir robes complete with hoods.
Sayona recognised the intent as she transformed into the Lady Hana. Galician Kalhir Sect… Inquisition… It did not bode well. She straightened her blue flight suit as the pulsating sentience of the Realm is replaced by a circular marbelite chamber imitating the tiered Forum style of ancient Galicia. High above her head floating globes of light cast shadows upon frescoes and faces resurrected from the dawn of galactic history.
Carius stepped onto the stone floor of the chamber wearing the body of a Galician Magistrate complete with short blonde hair and Sahir jewellery. He glanced once towards the assembled Elders before speaking directly to Sayona:
“Have you completed your dissertation?”
Sayona replied: “I have.”
Carius continued: “State the title.”
Sayona replied: “Synocant Symmetry – The Evolution of Perceptual Transition.” She suddenly realised that the Council had chosen to follow protocol. Because they fear my conclusions…”
But from the third row of seats Council Member Triana interjected:
“Perhaps it would serve us better to discuss the recent causal event.”
Sayona noted that Triana had ignored consensus to appear as the Synocant Sela, complete with standard black combat suit. The founder of transcendent revelation…
Carius countered: “Protocol requires a short review of Sayona’s submission.”
Triana gave a slight smile and replied: “As you will…”
Carius turned to Sayona and said: “You may submit a short summary of your dissertation.”
Sayona stepped forward and replied: “Thank you…” She paused to access her neural sync before continuing: “I began my studies of the Issaric period with a simple premise: that the evolution of perceptual transition is an ongoing process as opposed to a transitory moment instigated by the Sequah’r Guardian Aetia, in concert with her sister, Arial.”
From the front row Council Member Pharion interjected with a question:
“Are you suggesting that our Realm is subject to the arbitrary machinations of the ancients?”
Sayona replied: “I am stating that our Realm is not immune to the causal nature of time and space.”
Council Member Luchiana spoke from her seat:
“And yet our Realm exists beyond the causal flux. By our very nature we avoid the possibility of contamination. The timelines remain unfettered and untouched by our influence. Causal analysis is simply observed…you know this to be true.”
Sayona replied: “It is true; influential intervention is minimal. But there is the paradox equation to consider.”
First Speaker Carius stepped closer and ordered:
“Finish your summary before we discuss your conclusions.”
Sayona replied: “Of course…” She looked around the chamber before continuing: “The definition of Synocant Symmetry is the universal genomic balance achieved by the Emperor Issa via the hybridization of the humanform species. His manipulation of the human/Synocant genome finally achieved its objective – transcendent metamorphosis of all biological life into the genesis of our Realm.”
Council Member Dagirin asked indignantly:
“Do you believe that our Realm is simply a result of Issa’s manipulation? A mere by-product of the causal nexus?”
Council member Estia added with disdain: “The so-called River of Light created by the Guardian Aetia was nothing more than a subspace pocket…a child’s creation at best.”
Sayona sighed and replied: “I am not suggesting that our Realm is a direct result of causal genomic manipulation…” She looked towards Estia before continuing: “Nor do I dispute the fragile nature of the River of Light. I am simply stating that despite our ability to exist beyond the causal flux we are still prone to its influence.”
Estia shook her head and said: “You confuse proximity with causal influence.”
Sayona replied: “You cannot deny our connection to the First Race – we are the ultimate causal nexus… the natural transition from flesh to transcendent life.”
Council member Triana spoke wearily: “Which brings us back to the recent causal event…”
Sayona spoke to First Speaker Carius:
“Triana is correct. We should discuss my conclusions.”
First Speaker Carius glanced towards the assembled Elders and said:
“Very well…”
Sayona waited for Carius to sit down in the first row of seats before beginning:
“As I stated earlier my primary objective was to seek the genomic origins of Synocant Symmetry. However upon further study of the causal analysis factors I soon discovered a startling truth…” She paused to sift through her neural data-skims before continuing: “The Emperor Issa recognised the duality of the causal nexus…he identified two Infinite Circle experiments running concurrently…”
Council Member Trelane spoke from the third row:
“You refer to the secondary timeline?”
Sayona replied: “Yes.”
Trelane continued: “That timeline is nothing more than a brief surge of causal divergence…its influence upon the primary outcome quotient is negligible.”
Sayona recalled Gideon’s words: Just promise me that you will not be too forthright in your opinions… She sighed heavily. I have to reveal the truth…regardless of the consequences. Finally she said:
“I disagree.” She stepped closer to the assembled Council and continued: “In my opinion the causal influence of the secondary timeline is expanding exponentially.”
Trelane said: “Nonsense…”
Sayona continued: “Issa identified a faint whisper of power emanating from the second machine. He determined that its influence upon the probability and outcome quotient would only increase over time…” She paused before continuing: “The paradox equation assumes that the Saemal entity was the primary source of the cause and effect paradigm, but I dispute such a conclusion.”
First Speaker Carius interrupted with a question:
“You have spoken to the Archives?”
Sayona replied: “Yes. The neural processing unit confirms the presence of a subsidiary timeline originating beyond the Infinite Circle Experiment. Causal analysis factors are still proactive within the Realm.”
Council Member Sonora spoke from the first row:
“We have scanned your most recent data-skims….”
Sayona said: “Then you see the potentiality factor…”
Sonora replied soberly: “Yes. The logical conclusion to your theory is the termination of our Realm.”
Council Member Dagirin added: “Sentient dissolution…”
Council Member Rhiana nodded slightly and said: “The invasive nature of the secondary timeline will subsume our Realm…”
Council Member Vendian spoke in a low voice: “Transcendent metamorphosis will fail…the Issaric Empire will be wiped from the timelines…”
Council Member Chi added gravely: “We will cease to exist…”
The chamber fell silent until finally Sayona announced:
“But a secondary solution is possible.”
First Speaker Carius spoke next:
“You refer to a physical interception of the time/space quotient of the secondary causal nexus.”
Sayona replied: “Yes. Proactive causal analysis factors must be terminated at source…”
Council Member Triana considered this before saying:
“To facilitate intervention and termination of the inevitability quotient before it expands to its current state.”
Sayona replied: “Exactly.”
Council Member Garia spoke from the second row:
“A physical intervention would initiate a ripple effect. The causal inevitability factors would lose cohesion…we could lose control of the timelines.”
Sayona countered: “And yet if we do not act our Realm will fall into dissolution…the secondary timeline will assume dominance. We will lose our ability to exist beyond the causal flux…” She paused before adding soberly: “If we do not alter the probability and outcome quotient at its source we will lose sentient viability by the end of the next cycle.”
Once more the chamber fell silent until finally Council member Triana spoke:
“Sayona is correct. We need to terminate the secondary timeline before it reaches its current level of causal influence.”
Council Member Pharion said: “But such a physical intervention will drastically alter the final outcome…our Realm will be saved but it will not be the same.”
Council Member Dagirin added: “We might not even exist in such a Realm…”
Sayona said: “But our Realm will survive…regardless of its neural content…it will survive.”
Council Member Rhiana spoke from the third row:
“Why did we not see this coming? We monitor the timelines with impunity…surely such a causal analysis is self-evident?”
Sayona spoke in a low voice: “I fear the fault is mine. By sifting for causal factors I unwittingly influenced the probability and outcome quotient of our Realm…”
Council Member Sonora asked: “You have confirmed this with the Archives?
Sayona replied: “Yes. My probing was too deep…my influence became a causal factor.”
Council Member Vendian spoke angrily: “You have condemned us to dissolution…”
Council Member Woren looked towards Sayona and asked:
“Have you bothered to consult Issa?”
Sayona replied: “You know that is no longer an option. He has not spoken since the birth of our Realm.”
Council Member Maya added: “His essence is beyond the sea…”
Woren continued: “But surely a brief conjugation would clarify matters. We would know the full potentiality factor…”
Sayona replied firmly: “I have already identified the threat. My conclusions speak for themselves…if we do not intercept the causal quotient of the secondary timeline our Realm will fall into dissolution.”
Council Member Luchiana commented:
“The Saemal paradox remains to be verified…”
Sayona replied firmly: “It can never be verified…the risk is too great.”
Council Member Maya nodded slightly and said: “We cannot wake the dark power…let it fester beyond the periphery where it belongs.”
Council Member Sonora asked: “You think Saemal is a viable threat?”
Maya replied: “Evil does not die…it simply bides it time.”
Council member Triana addressed the Council:
“Sayona has presented a viable solution to the causal paradox equation. In my opinion she must be allowed to pursue the secondary timeline and terminate its influence upon the primary timeline instigated by Issa.”
Council Member Rhiana considered this before saying: “If we allow this she must not assume corporeality…”
Council Member Garia said: “Agreed. Her influence must be via neural subsumption.”
Council Member Trelane smiled slightly and said: “I think Sayona has already chosen her new body…”
First Speaker Carius asked: “You wish to subsume the Lady Hana?”
Sayona replied: “She ruled in concert with Arisa…she is the ideal vessel for the mission.”
Council Member Woren shook his head slightly and said:
“Hana was a significant factor after the death of Issa. Her subsumption will impact the primary timeline.”
Sayona replied: “It will be impacted regardless of my influence. We cannot avoid altering the causal factors, but only Hana will have the authority to seek out the second machine…only Hana can terminate it before it expands into the subspace realms.”
Council member Estia said:
“Arisa will be suspicious…the Elicia factor must be considered.”
Sayona replied: “Archival evidence confirms that the metempsychosis of Elicia Thendosh had little impact upon real-time events. Arisa used soul-memories to sift for solutions…there was no true causal influence.”
Council Member Chi commented: “Everything has causal influence…a brief gust of wind can influence a thousand causal events.”
Sayona replied: “I am aware of the inconsequentiality paradox…but regardless of the risk the alternative allows for precedence in this matter.”
Council Member Tania spoke from the front row:
“And what of the Lady Hana.? She will not abandon her life so easily.”
Sayona replied coldly: “The sanctity of our Realm is at stake. The life of the Lady Hana is insignificant compared to the viability of our race.”
First Speaker Carius stood up and said:
“The Archives offer no more than a ten percent success rate…”
Sayona countered: “If we do nothing the success rate reduces to zero. Terminal probability outcome.”
Once again the entire chamber fell silent until First Speaker Carius continued:
“If there are no objections the mission will proceed…” He looked towards his fellow Elders and added: “Regardless of the consequences.”
Sayona breathed a sigh of relief as she said: “I am honoured by your trust…”
First Speaker Carius looked directly at Sayona and said:
“You left us with little choice. But do not underestimate the perceptive nature of the Synocant Arisa. Issa created her for the sole purpose of causal consolidation. She will recognise duplicity if you are not both circumspect and judicious during your interactions.”
Sayona replied: “I will use caution during all of my interactions.”
Council Member Luchiana warned: “Causal reversion is not without complications. Neural disorientation can lead to psychosis…you should be aware of the possibility of adverse side-effects.”
Sayona replied: “I am aware of the risks…”
First Speaker Carius stepped forward and said:
“Then if there are no objections I call this Convergence to an end.”
As the Council of Elders transformed into sweeping clouds of light Sayona turned to see Triana approaching. She asked:
“You are not returning to our Realm?”
Triana replied with a slight smile: “I enjoy the tactility of corporeality… I find the experience invigorating.”
Sayona returned the smile and said: “The lure of the flesh entices with a subtle grace…”
Triana nodded slightly and said: “Indeed… And how is Gideon these days?”
Sayona replied coyly: “Very demanding if you must know…”
Triana asked: “The Sensua construct?”
Sayona replied: “He is obsessed with sexual experimentation…”
Triana smiled and said: “Our Realm is the ultimate neural nexus and yet the lascivious lure of the primordial is both enticing and seductive.”
Sayona recognised the intent and said: “You are warning me to be cautious…to control my carnal desires during the mission.”
Triana replied: “The Lady Hana was known for her rapacious sexual appetite. I would not want you to lose control during moments of intimacy.”
Sayona spoke firmly: “There will be no moments of intimacy.”
Triana said: “And yet you must play your role to perfection; if Hana suddenly alters her routine Arisa will suspect neural subsumption.”
Sayona sighed and said: “Then I will play my role…but cautiously and with diligence.”
Triana said: “And what of Gideon? Will he accept your absence?”
Sayona replied: “Probably not…but he will accept my reasons.”
Triana looked towards swirling clouds of light and said: “If you succeed our Realm will be saved…” She sighed heavily before adding: “But you will return to a Realm changed beyond recognition.”
Sayona said: “I know… Gideon will be someone else…”
Triana lowered her eyes and said: “We will all be someone else…”
Sayona stepped closer and said: “I am so sorry…if I had known…”
Triana raised one hand and said: “Do not blame yourself…you may have stirred the waters but the flood was inevitable.”
Sayona said: “Yes. The invasive timeline is expanding…the causal influence has already entered our Realm. Soon we will fall victim to the vagaries of linear time.” She paused before adding: “Transcendence reduced to mindless morbidity…”
Triana spoke firmly: “So kill it at its source Sayona…and save our Realm…”
Sayona replied: “I will… I promise…”
Triana said: “Despite the inherent danger I find myself envious…”
Sayona asked: “You envy my mission?”
Triana replied: “You will be living in a time of causal chaos…walking among real people as opposed to the products of a neural construct. You will experience the wonder of a universe where humanforms still lived…five hundred thousand years before our Realm came into existence.”
Sayona glanced towards the vastness of the universe as she spoke:
“So many billions of worlds beyond our Realm…and yet not one single spark of sentient life…a universe reduced to the final nexus of existence.”
Triana said: “The end result of transcendent metamorphosis…”
Sayona turned and asked: “Do you think this was his intention? Did Issa see the ending of all human life?”
Triana replied: “I think he recognised the inevitability factor…” She smiled before continuing: “As Sela once said: every river eventually finds the sea…”
Sayona sighed and said: “I should be on my way…”
Triana asked: “Shall I accompany you to the periphery?”
Sayona smiled and said: “I would like that…thank you…” She paused before adding: “And please explain the situation to Gideon…tell him…just tell him I am sorry.”
Triana said: “I will explain your reasons…he will understand.”
Sayona said: “I hope so…”
Triana said: “One more thing…”
Sayona asked: “Yes?”
Triana continued: “I want you to take something with you…”
Sayona studied the ball of light in Triana’s hand and asked:
“Has this been sanctioned by the Council?”
Triana smiled and replied: “Only by Carius…he calls it our failsafe.”
Sayona absorbed the ball of light and said: “Very well…”
Triana said: “Shall we go?”
Sayona said: “I have never been to the periphery…”
Triana spoke as they transformed onto sparkling light: “It is simply a stepping stone…”
Sayona said: “I understand…”
Excerpt – Archival Dissertation:
‘Synocant Symmetry – The Evolution of Perceptual Transition.’
Preface
11352 Post Diaspora – Issaric Pan-Galactic Empire – Consolidation Period.
The death of the Emperor Issa can be seen as a catalyst for the subsequent Afphram jihad which cut a swath of death and destruction across the empire. Less than a year after ascending the Universal Throne of Destiny the Empress Arisa repealed the law prohibiting Synocation before beginning a rapid programme of maturation. By the year 11352 PD she had maturated six million pure-bred Synocants to supplement the Afphram battalions. Her relentless quest to reclaim the empire from a variety of rebel factions led inevitable to a genocidal purge of the galaxy. The savagery of the Second Jihad was unprecedented in Galactic history. Battles raged within every star sector and upon the soil of thirty million worlds. The final death toll will never be known, but according to Biogen statistics more than sixty billion citizens lost their lives during the jihad. The Empress Arisa eventually declared herself to be Serotai – heir to Issa, the Son of the Universe. She ruled jointly with the Lady Hana for the first ten years of the Second Empire, known historically as the Consolidation Period. After a decade of constant war the white and gold banner of the Imperial Family was once more raised upon fifty million worlds. At this point the Lady Hana retired to Atiline in the Torell Sector leaving Arisa as the sole ruler of an ever-expanding pan-galactic empire. At the dawn of the second decade (11360 PD) Imperial warships were already inside the distant Satoria Galaxy. Synocant military outposts had been established within the constellations Aquila, Calcius and Tenorium and civilian colonies founded deep within the Saharni Drift. But it was at this point in history that Arisa was forced to confront a crisis much closer to the heart of the Empire – the collapse of the Triple Alliance and the dissolution of the Military Accord signed by the Emperor Issa and General Ra’teth of the Tisquile Regime. In less than ten years the Empress has suppressed all opposition to the Imperial Dictate, but the price for the consolidation would be loss of two of her closest and most valuable allies.
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