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To the Citizens of Gildgrass

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Citizens of Gildgrass Province,

Today is a wonderful day to serve the Dominion, is it not? For that is what we citizens do, from the highest of the highborn families to the lowest of lowborn wretches – no offense, lowborn wretches. We serve the Dominion, and that means we serve our emperor.

It has come to my attention, however, that not all of the lowborn citizens of Gildgrass are holding the needs of their empire above their own. This, simply put, will not do! Therefore, I am issuing a provincial
directive to all citizens to do their part in the coming conflict with the Exile interlopers! Whether you are a trained combatant, a loyal soldier, or an eager volunteer, the Dominion requires all citizens to stand up and do their duty against the traitors!

Of course, I don’t need to remind any of you that paramount to your duty is the protection and survival of the highborn – the soul and heart of the Dominion. Did not the Eldan themselves choose the Cassians to carry on their legacy? And did they not
choose the highborn among us to carry on their very genes?

The answers are yes and yes, in case you were curious.

Once again, I call upon all Dominion citizens, but especially the lowborn, to do everything in their power to fight back and protect the highborn!

– Lord Syrus

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Kooking with Kaarg the Divine

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[Datachron translated from the original Skeech]
Skeech kook! Kook with Kaarg SKEECH the Divine!

DRAKEN DUMPLINGS
-SKEECH find horn man beast from sky! Skeech KILL horn man beast from sky!
-Skeech SMASH body! Take sharp rocks! SKEECH! Cut horn man beast from sky! Break into pieces!
-SKEECH SKEECH! Make sure pieces sticky from blood! Skeech! Roll pieces in dirt! Hair! Grass! Skeech!
Skeech! Throw in stewpot! Skeech!
Wait three Skeech!
Drink broth! Serve dumplings! Skeech!
Kaarg always Skeech: No
hair? No problem! Skeech your own! It’s fun

CHUA CHOPS
-Kill little fur man beast from sky! SMASH body! SKEECH!
-Chop little fur man beast into chunks!
-SKEECH! Throw chunks on fire! Skeech!
-Eat little fur man from sky! Skeech! Kaarg always Skeech: Fur Skeeches flavor!

LEG OF CASSIAN
-Skeech! Kill man from sky!
-Skeech man from sky into pieces! Skeech man from sky’s leg off!
-Skeech eat leg!
Kaarg always Skeech: For Skeech flavor, Skeech leg onto fire!

[Several more recipes
appear toward the end, but are rendered illegible by what might be gravy. There do not appear to be any recipes for cooking Mechari, Granok, or Mordesh.]

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Gildgrass Province Farm Report

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THIS WEEK’S WEATHER
-Temperatures are expected to remain in the modest to temperate range.
-Seasonal rains have ended for the time being and are not expected to return again this year.
-Agribot data indicates soil conditions remain fertile, may the emperor be praised.
Growing conditions are expected to be at their best for the next three months. Plan accordingly.

[The rest of this rather dull publication features additional
up-to-the-minute information useful to farmers in Gildgrass and the surrounding areas of Auroria.]

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“Who’s Crazy Now?” by Clugg the Crazed

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I chop ’em in their bloody heads
Chop ’em up until they’re dead
Rot and ruin, moldy bread!
NOW WHO’S CRAZY?

I shoot ’em in the bloody face
Drop ’em into outer space
Death and devils, set the pace!
NOW WHO’S CRAZY?

I gut ’em with a rusty knife
Make ’em plead to save their life
Me? Why I’m the LORD OF STRIFE!
NOW WHO’S CRAZY, YOU BASTARDS?! CALL ME CRAZY? I WILL END YOU! GRAAAAAAAARH!

[The rest of this handwritten poem descends into rambling and threats that will probably work better as a musical holo-film. And yes, he did write out “GRAAAAAAAARH!”]

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Administrator Tyson’s Log

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Expedition Day 002
This facility has proven to be even more extensive than I’d originally hoped. This will be quite a boon to my fellow Exiles, I have no doubt. When I left the Dominion to join their cause, I was hesitant. I suspected they merely wanted to extract the secrets of the Collegium from me – suspicion born of years in the service of the emperor’s minions. But after the atrocities I’d witnessed on Arboria, I’d had enough. They call me an Exile now, and so I am. Perhaps the treasures of this
facility will prove my loyalty in a way mere words cannot.

Expedition Day 005
A scientist lives for discoveries such as this! Today, my team found a truly wondrous Eldan machine. We are not yet certain how it functions, but its purpose appears to be simple – the technological modification and, more importantly, the improvement of living beings. If such a machine could be brought back to the Thayd, or even the Gambler’s Ruin, this technology could transform the Exiles themselves into a true
galactic power. The Dominion would not stand a chance against us!

Expedition Day 008
Final report. I have seen the true way forward. It is not the way of the emperor, nor the way of the Exiles. I know now what I must do. I know now who must die. And die they shall. Let this report be the final record of this expedition. If any should find and read it, know this – you too shall suffer the fate of all who trespass here. The will of the ancient masters of this place cannot be denied.

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A Popular Culture Periodical

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Faces of the Fringe – Exiles Edition
Vol. 72 – Issue 02

THIS WEEK!

BELLE WALKER IS WALKIN’ IN ALGOROC! But what’s “Renegade” Belle dug up this time? Reports are spotty, but we hear she’s met a tall, dark, handsome fellow in an Eldan Exo-Lab east of Algoroc – but it ain’t no love at first sight! This big boy’s none other than an Eldan Annihilator, and if he breaks free, he’ll kill us all. Watch this space for more news. For holo-stills of this mighty killing machine in action, see page 033!

DEADEYE DOWN! On a more somber note, everyone’s talking about the tragedy in the Northern Wilds, where the Dominion shot down a passenger shuttle that stranded a band of Exile settlers in the frigid wilderness. Survivors included Deadeye Brightland, the legendary gunslinger who’d recently turned things around, wed the love of his life, and decided to settle down on Nexus. Then tragedy struck a second time when the Dominion fired on their escape craft, killing all on board – including Deadeye’s bride,
Sadie! Will Deadeye go bad? Turn to page 005 for our exclusive simulated interview and get our best guesses!

DUREK STONEBREAKER ROCKS! What’s up in the war against the Dominion? Hot merc-on-Draken action in Galeras, that’s what! Durek Stonebreaker, supreme commander of FCON, is taking the fight to the Dominion on his own terms, and he’s not going to let anything or anyone stop him. Is the famed Granok warrior going too far? See our analysis on page 009!

[This rest of this periodical
publication details other movers and shakers in popular galactic culture.]

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The Song of Voreth

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SONG OF VORETH

Glory to the Voreth!
Greatest of Osun
Forgers of truth
Slayers of the Makers!

Glory to the Voreth!
Strongest of Osun
Breakers of lies
Destroyers of gods!

Glory to the Voreth!
Osun of destiny
The Great Dark awaits you!

Glory to the Voreth!
Oldest of the Osun
Rage at the Makers
Become the fury!

[The rest of this epic poem continues in much the same manner, although it is unclear whether it is meant to be spoken or sung.]