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Transcribed from the Personal Intellections of the Learned and Ethical Mother Ty'Lom Pers Curator, Council for Cosmos Examination, Planet Isis - Civilization Isis Circa 8 September 2249 Translation Class: 16C (Colloquial Earth English) This night at 47-29-121 common clock another rogue flare was detected, the second in less than a quarter season. Like the previous one, short lived - 7 pulses - but still reported by viewers in 276 communities across the southern hemisphere. Unlike the previous one, much closer - anchored within the lead gravity sanctum. The close proximity allowed for confirmation that the phenomena was generated by the resonance crest of a singular, type five light thread - amplitude 42700 hydrogens. In the case of the first crest, it survived for 4137 pulses and collapsed as a result of energy attenuation. The second sanctum crest existed for only 217 pulses with its collapse being consistent with material intrusion. In both cases, no deliberate transmissions were detected. If there is any question concerning the artificial nature of these crests, the use of a gravity sanctum as a positional anchor is evidence to the contrary. It is very unlikely that a naturally vibrating thread - stimulated by the magnetic disturbance of some distant nova perhaps - would be caught by the sancti gravity of our satellite. They are too weak to be felt over interplanetary distances let alone gulfs of interstellar scale. However, a gravity sanctum is a predictable locus to create a brief but stable crest close to a planet, if a filament is directed near to that location. In addition, the amplitudes were too large. Natural crests, when they occur, are less than one four hundredth as wide - 93 hydrogens. The two crests were open wide enough and long enough to complete a passive yet comprehensive radiation scan of this world and the surrounding vacuum. If this is a natural circumstance, then it would be an extraordinary new discovery. Hypothesis: The crests were not of nature. Query: Who is the source? The flares were sufficiently vociferous to attracted attention and consistent with ethical conduct. Still, like ourselves, others add an identifying signal for the sake clarity and completeness. The threads were not compounded, making the source within 12260 light-seasons. After each flare, electromagnetic radiation from the crest settled to background level suggesting an observatory function, not communication. Not including ourselves, there are three known civilizations within thread range, none have ever displayed such proactive curiosity over us in the past. The others also tend to use the more distant planetary sancti to form communication crests. Queries have been sent to the mentioned neighbouring civilizations for confirmation of crest generation. The responses from their governance are still pending. Upon my scholarship one is keen for the simple explanation. One can become dismayed by present and baseless speculation concerning the source of these threads. Extraordinary claims demand extraordinary proofs.

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Thank you all for taking the time to visit. This piece I am dedicating to Lucinda (aka. myrrhluz here at Renderosity). Lucinda is a very lovely person haling from Texas, USA for whom I have been very grateful for her support. In particular for her interest in my Encyclopedia Galactica series. Lucinda is very observant and insightful and we've had numerous discussions upon where the story is going. A couple of months back I told her that I had hoped to take a closer look at Civilization Isis by the end of the year. Lucinda was very intrigued by the prospect which only motivated me more. And now here we are, my first ever effort to conceptualize the thoughts of an alien intellectual. And I thought my Zoe character was hard to write for. -Gasp Lucinda herself keeps a lovely photo gallery with very detailed information about her inspirations and memories. If you love colour and natural beauty her gallery is worth the visit. Thanks so much my friend.

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