Into the Abyss: The Xindi Attack and the Expanse
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An oral history of the Xindi War, from the attack on Earth to the depths of the Expanse. Affiliated with Tranquility Press.
Did you know that...? The 2152 World Cup was jointly held in Palestine-Israel, Jordan, and Syria. The final ended with Brazil defeating England 4-3.
Three years ago today we launched We Have Engaged the Borg. Thank you all for reading and supporting us. Don't really have anything planned to celebrate but for every like ill give a bit of WHETB Trivia, some hot takes about Trek in general or if you have a specific question feel free to ask away!
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Wolf 359 Project@wolf359project.bsky.social · 3y ago22 Months 500+ Pages 151518 Words I give to you. We have Engaged the Borg: The Oral history of the Battle of Wolf 359 #StarTrek #Wolf359 https://tinyurl.com/Wolf359Project
Inde Navarette will now serve as the "fancast" for Ensign María Socorro. Side note, if you've not seen Obsession, do it now.
#OnThisDay, 2153: Vulcan-Earth Friendship Day, which was meant to commemorate the 90th anniversary of First Contact, is celebrated as a muted affair across the planet, a far cry from the day of festivities as it had been for nearly 60 years.
#OnThisDay, 2153: Eight days after the Xindi attack, Earth cancels all Unification Day celebrations that were due to take place tomorrow. Vulcan-Earth Friendship Day, to be held on April 5, is also cancelled.
A peek into the life of the Tucker family, twenty years before they were ripped apart by the Xindi attack.
The Tucker Family, March 2134
For millennia, humans looked to the stars and sought to understand them. In the days of the Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, and Romans, learned people began to notice patterns within the heavens. Smal…
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At 10:57am, Earth was attacked by a then-unknown alien species. Seven million people were killed as cities, towns, and villages from Florida to Venezuela were wiped out. It was a horrendous tragedy that sparked an odyssey beyond what anyone could imagine.
On the eve of the Xindi attack, here is Kelly Wright's own recollections of those final fateful hours.
Author’s Notes
At 10:57 am on Thursday, March 22, 2153, I was only 80km away from what would become the worst attack in human history. But I learned about what had happened from the other side of the Earth. I met…
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It is a long road...but enjoy the first entry!
Foreword by Admiral Jonathan Archer
War is never straightforward. It’s a mess. It consists of mistakes, of errors, miscalculations, poor judgment. It means the loss of innocent people and marks the end of innocence itself. It is the …
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All rise for the national anthem of United Earth.
Charpentier: Te Deum - Prelude
YouTube video by Achille Debussy
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#Didyouknow “Feringi” is a Chinese term for the uncivilized European barbarian merchants and missionaries who show up in East Asia in the 15/16th Century and start ruining things. h/t to @starfleethist.bsky.social
![Commentary on Foreigners (c. 1420),
Ming Official He Ao
He Ao was a censor, a high official in the provincial bureaucracy of the Ming Empire. The censorate was part of the central state. Responsible directly to the emperor, it was tasked with rooting out corruption at the local level. This document, in which He describes the threats posed by Europeans (called Feringis), is an official government report to his superiors.
Identify the factors He used to mark foreigners as different, and evaluate their relative significance. Pay special attention to his language and the terms he used.
What specific threats resulting from European influence does He identify, and what remedies does he propose?
Explain the distinction this document draws between the way trade was conducted in the past (in the “time of our ancestors”) and in the present. What is He’s view of commerce?
The Feringis are most cruel and crafty. Their arms are superior to those of other foreigners. Some years ago they came suddenly to the city of Canton, and the noise of their cannon shook the earth [these were cannon-shots fired as a salute by the fleet of Fernão Peres]. Those who remained at the post-station [places where foreigners were lodged] disobeyed the law and had intercourse with others. Those who came to the Capital were proud and struggled [among themselves?] to become head. Now if we allow them to come and go and to carry on their trade, it will inevitably lead to fighting and bloodshed, and the misfortune of our South may be boundless.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vsdl6beqhcz3uwbrpthutvf6/bafkreiaaobkh56qkrzulmauwblbafvil6ei4euhobzdzlfbkmwsg6gf6ey)
All journeys begin with a single step. Enjoy the table of contents!
Table of Contents
Foreword by Admiral Jonathan Archer Author’s Notes The Tucker Family, March 2134 Wednesday, March 21st, 2153 Enterprise mission log (ENT2X22) The Probe is Launched Thursday Begins Dawn Over the Sun…
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"How do you not get bored in space?" Nadia Haddad of Jaffa, Israel-Palestine asked that question during one of Enteprise's monthly Q&A sessions with schoolchildren. Being on an extended voyage, it was vital that the crew did not succumb to boredom.
The life of María Paz Socorro was strongly tied to her Catholic faith. Her grandmother Sofia was one of the first women to become a priest following the Third Vatican Council. She was born the day after Maria Theresa became the first woman elected as Pope, becoming her namesake.
Into the Abyss: The Xindi Attack and the Expanse@intotheabyss53.bsky.social · last yr.María Socorro Born: 2125, São Paulo, Brazil Rank: Ensign Role: Warp Propulsion Specialist
Did you know that...? Captain Archer had a fondness for Jaffa oranges. Before Enterprise left spacedock, he specifically requested a supply of seeds for the hydroponics bay.
Nocturnal Circus is a trilogy of supernatural erotic horror musical films released between 2138 and 2140. Based on a 21st Century Halloween stage show, it was directed by French filmmaker Claudia Laurentine and written by her husband Dorian, with a cast from Broadway, the West End, and Elbviertel.
Did you know that...? Petty Officer Stewart Rivers, who served as Enterprise's sanitation engineer, had a twin brother, Douglas, who was an officer aboard Columbia.
An olive tree in Israel-Palestine. While World War III devastated much of the planet, nowhere was that felt more than the Middle East. The right-wing Israeli government attempted a massive land grab in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan.
Flag of the Federated North American States. Following the establishment of United Earth, many borders were redrawn for administrative purposes. The United States, Mexico, and Canada were merged into a single geopolitical entity due to their long-standing economic and cultural ties.
Did you know that...? The MACOs wore berets which signified their role. Green: infantry Red: airborne Black: armor Blue: medical Yellow: aviation Teal: maritime Maroon: general staff Pink: support units White: government security
#OnThisDay, 2135: The United Earth Star Fleet Space Academy opened its doors to cadets for the first time, under the leadership of founder and Superintendent Stavros Niarchos VII. It shared its grounds with the UESF HQ on the Marin Peninsula, and would later become UFPSFA's Main Campus in 2161.
