Commander, I've done some off-the-clock investigating of the entity we encountered in the Gyala mines. Let's just say there's a frustratingly sparse collection of studies on the subject, most of which haven't been academically vetted. Figures. That said, if you're interested, I recommend less conventional methods for finding answers. The fractals have no shortage of anomalous activity, and while the historical accuracy of these "slices of time" are inconsistent at best, we might make some surprising discoveries! In the meantime, I'll continue digging through these outmoded "publications." Best of luck, Gorrik PS: You know I prefer comms, but Rama wisely suggested that I reacquaint myself with all forms of communication. It's important that Brim and Scarab be able to service the broadest possible client base, even the technologically challenged.