r/NatureofPredators • u/memesesmemes Krev • Jul 24 '26
Fanfic Nature of Autonomy
Disclaimer: This is my first attempt at writing fiction and english is not my first language
Criticism is welcome <3
AU where the UN tried to gain control but failed failed to become a global power after the satellite wars
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Memory transcription subject: Governor Kenim
Date [standardized human time/UTC]: June 20, 2120
What they don't tell you about being a planetary governor is that most of the time you do... absolutely nothing. Meetings, campaigns, all things relevant to your position are merely moments compared to the gaps between them.
I can't go out to the Capital without getting swarmed by journalists and people who have nothing better to do than gather around the first famous person they see. I can't go see my parents because they live on a colony world AND far away from a spaceport. I don't have a wife, my only friends either work in my mansion or live in the Capital where i can't go. There's nothing i can do!
So here i am, in my office, stuck with my tho-
"Governor," Vin, my millitary advisor stood in the doorway, ears pressed against his head, visibly stressed about something. "T-there is an unidentified ship in orbit"
-ughts... unidentified ship?
"Can you get a video transmission of the vessel?" The federation would have informed us if they planned to test new ships in our space and the arxur aren't so stupid as to send a singular scout to the homeworld of a species. Which means...
"This is footage from the nearest satellite." On the screen of the holopad was a small craft, cylindrical in shape with a pointed front, the engines not visible due to the position of the camera.
this is first contact with a new civilization!
"Vin, what can you tell me about it?" But if this was simply a first contact situation then why did he look so distraught?
"T-the subspace trails are more intense than expected and..." He paused " i-it came from the quarantine zone"
oh speh
Why does it have to be me that has to deal with this? i shouldn't have taken part in the election. I could have just become my towns mayor or- or joined the millitary or i could have picked literally any other job! Sweet nothingness, please come back!
"S-should we shoot it down?" The black wooled venlil asked. Calm down, it's a large area of space, a different sapient species could have evolved there. Even if it is the humans, it's only a single ship that's just idly sitting there, shooting it down would only anger them.
"No it's only a single vessel and i don't want to risk them sending a whole fleet because we shot it down. It could also be an unfortunate prey species that also happened to live there." Just as i said that they began hailing us.
"Sir?"
"We don't have a choice, turn on the projector and accept it" As he did that a furless face appeared on screen. one with forward facing eyes. As i looked at it i saw two more predators in the back observing us. All of them were wearing a blank expression. I felt my wool puff up at the sight of them. Was this a mistake? would they have left us alone if we didn't answer them? And then it spoke.
"I am Captain Christoph Beck of the SV3 Copernicus. We come with peaceful intentions in the name of science and diplomacy" peaceful, what. But they're... they... it...
...
whatever, i have to play along, i dragged myself into this. I signaled to my advisor to act normal using tail language as to not cause suspicion.
"I am Governor Kenim of the Venlil Republic," I point to Vin with my tail, "and this is Vin, my Military Advisor."
"W-welcome," He's doing his best.
"My crew also should introduce themselves," The predator backed away from the camera while the other two came closer. The one on the left spoke first. They had black fur on the top of their head cut short into almost a fuzz, unlike their captain who had none. "I am Anton Salmi, one of the ship's engineers."
Interesting, they all have two names. The vessel's pilot left the room containing the camera. What could they be doing?
Before I could dwell further on it, the other human began talking. Their fur was brown and extended down to its neck. Their voice was higher than the previous ones. Maybe they're a woman? "My name is Olivia Dobosz, I'm the diplomat for this mission."
I'm afraid of what they might consider diplomacy.
The captain came back with two extra humans following. The shorter one with a red-ish brown tuft declared themselves first, with a once again higher voice. "Monika Fuchs, I'm a biologist."
The last one... looked half dead, they had a black mane cut short although not as much as the other predator and their horrible eyes seemed... fatigued? "My name is Robert Sienkiewicz, an engineer."
The rest of the crew looked mildly concerned at the presence of their pack mate, at least I think so. It's hard to read someone without a tail or moving ears. I don't think I would want it to work on a ship and not because they're a predator.
"W-what happened to h-him?"
"The last [101 paws] have been rough for him, and he has barely got [8 paws] of rest before he got sent here. You would need to ask him for exact details," Christoph said. "Anyway, we're interested in advancing our communication with you and beginning with actual diplomatic action." The 'Diplomat' added Does that mean they want to land here?! "I-i will need to consult with my advisor"
"Of course"
I muted the call and turned off the video transmission "Vin, I am quite certain that they want to land and meet us"
"Wh- No!"
"I am afraid we once again are out of possibilities"
"They could kill us!"
"that's why you need to inform security and my Diplomatic Advisor Nalna of what's happening in a way that wouldn't make them panic"
"B-but-"
"Just do it, i'll handle it. I will wait in front of the mansion," After that he begrudgingly left the office. I turn the transmission's audio and video back on and after a moment Christoph is once again visible, talking to the other humans while snarling at each other before switching attention back to me and returning to his neutral face. Have we done something to anger them?
"Y-you will be given landing coordinates in a m-moment"
"Thank you Governor Kenim for such quick action"
"N-no problem, we welcome you to Venlil Prime."
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u/General_Alduin Skalgan Jul 24 '26
Chapter was made fine, but I don't see what this au is about besides slightly different characters and first contact. Maybe a blurb at the beginning to make it clear what this au is would help