pdf file - Notes from An Alien

Speech
The Independent Reformed Disciples of Faith were on the move. They were attacking only farms. Farms
were relatively isolated and ripe for undefended attack. Plus, the rising Worlds' economy had lured most farmers
out of their fields to the towns and cities. Hence, most farmers were Aklans because they had no fear of death
and the Aklan Scriptures gave primacy to agriculture as a profession. Until the Created World for agriculture was
fully functional, attacking a farm was a strong economic statement. The Independents and their recent religious
cohorts were making it what they called a moral issue−if the Worlds' Council wouldn't take action on their
demands for more freedom in their commercial interests, it was only fair that they attack the most basic
industry. The Council was forcing them to conduct business in a way they deemed unfair and force would be used
against force.
The Independent Reformed Disciples of Faith, who carried out most of the attacks, added their own
spin: Aklans worshiped a false prophet and deserved chastisement.
The Local and Regional Councils were still corrupt enough to defer protective action to the Territorial
Councils. The Territorial Councils, mostly due to Delva's unremitting efforts, were a bit better but only sent their
Protective Forces long after the violence had occurred. The Worlds' Council was in nearly constant consultation
about how to increase the membership of the Worlds' Protective Force.
It took a number of years to bring the situation under control. The new recruits to the Worlds' Protective
Force were not as well trained when committed to protective actions and more than a few atrocities happened.
Slowly the Territorial Councils' elected memberships showed fewer Independent sympathizers. Some traced this
to the Aklan members of the Mediation Board. In their work with Regional and Local Councils, they made sure
any surviving Aklan farmers were present. Those farmers characteristically asked for the pardon of the
instigators of violence.
Mura took Verta wherever she went, including sessions with the Worlds' Council. This presented a bit of
uncomfortableness for a few of the Council members but her being Delva's daughter as well as the sole member
representing Anglana's World made the Council adapt to the unusual situation. When she was still quite
young,Verta's lack of distractive habits made things even easier.
As she grew older she still kept her peace. She was vitally interested in what these people were saying.
Her abilities with plasma communication grew extremely strong during the years she attended the Councils'
sessions though there were moments when her intense concentration on a discussion caused temporary
confusion in the participants. Verta thought they were just getting old. Mura knew what was happening but
decided the education her daughter was receiving far outweighed a Council members momentary confusion.
As Verta approached her adolescence, Mura became acutely troubled. Even though the corruption in the
Worlds' government had decreased slightly, the actions of the Independents and their religious storm troopers
weren't stopping. There was still a significant portion of the general population who could be swayed by the idea
that there should be no restraints in trade and commerce. Mura's mother, Delva, had instituted the Angi Oneness
Curriculum but there were few teaching it. Mura, as a mother, was now completely focused on the future and she
knew that, whether more people embraced the Aklan Faith or not, more people had to accept the concept of the
Oneness of all Angians.
If people could continue to believe they were so different and special that their ideas could be supported
by force, Mura could only see a dismal future for her daughter. No matter that the Worlds' governmental
structure had brought Angians from near extinction to an expanding and prosperous family of Worlds. There was
still far too much potential for corruption and violence. That was unacceptable to Mura.
She prayed and consulted Akla's Writings. She consulted with Verta. She ran it by Morna and Rednaxela.
Then, she made her decision.
Anglana welcomed her and Verta. Verta went off with Morna and Rednaxela and Mura spent an hour or
so in abstract communion until Anglana requested Mura reveal the purpose of her visit.