Read Cracked Dagger, Book One of Allies and Adversaries Page 34

Ul-ach-Durrell: The seduction of the Kal-Durrell. The TELREC planned for several hundred cas for an assault on the Kal-Durrell. They knew that if they could compromise the symbols of Rell worship, the morale of the planet would fade, and would fall easily in an invasion. It was the first concerted effort by TELREC scientists on short-range genetic experimentation. Beginning in 8890, a small colony of eighteen hundred was established by the TELREC on a small moon, providing a basic genetic pool. Over the next 670 cas, they altered their makeup with various breeding techniques and chromosomal alterations, based on data collected from various Rell prisoners in the past, desiring to make them sexually irresistible. Thirty subjects were eventually created by 9520; fifteen men, fifteen women, who came to be known as the ‘Maenids.’ Downloaded with every particular about Rell society culled by Rell prisoners, they blended in easily with the Rell populace. Over the next twenty cas, they rose quickly through Rell hierarchy, seducing many Alçons, and eventually, after several fatal ‘accidents,’ succeeded in getting four of themselves appointed to the Alçon level. None could resist their power. Once appointed as Alçons, it was only a short time before they discovered the physical residence of the Kal-Durrell. In 9558 they stormed the residence in force, and barricaded themselves within with energy shields ringing the structure. Nothing is known about what transpired within, whether the Kal-Durrell submitted at all to the advances of the TELREC. What is known is that twenty of the thirty were killed, the remaining ten taken into custody, their fate unknown to the pages of history. They dealt a major blow to the pride of Rell. From then on, Rell acknowledged that even they could be seduced and corrupted. Hundreds of officials were executed for falling victim to the seduction, and for putting the safety of the Kal-Durrell at risk. The TELREC denied involvement, and the remnants of the colony they established were never found.