By Shikasta
Spoilers: Anything's fair game in my view although this is an AU
Disclaimer: The characters of Dark Angel are owned by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Cameron Eglee productions. In laymen's terms: Don't own them but by god I wish I did.
Italics = flashback
Chapter Ten – Historical Notes No. 2These extracts are being provided to students who are studying the cause and effect of the human/transgenic war that began in 2025 and ended in 2028.
Extract taken from The Familiar War written by Arnold Pickering 2056
In 2028 in the final months of the Siege on Seattle X5-494 was confronted with a personal tragedy that had the consequence of destroying the leader's faith in the humans. Although he had the strength not to let it dictate his actions and did not issue a call to arms for revenge it broke the man.
During the familiar war he was a superior warrior, and at the battle of Falls Creek led his army to victory. He was instrumental in defeating the familiar threat and despite his bitterness towards humans fought by their side for the common good.
He was awarded the highest military honour, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his actions during the familiar war but politely refused citing "human medals have no purpose in my life."
Extract from medical notes on transgenic X5-452
Copulation between X5-452 and Y5-513 has occurred 5 times (including 1 heat cycle) as yet there has been no viable foetus, which we have been unable to explain. Medically X5-452 is a healthy specimen and has already produced two exceptional newgen specimens. Further tests will be carried out and new breeding matches determined. In lieu of X5-452's current failure to breed it has been ordered to begin the invitro process and a suitable surrogate has been picked.
Extract from Report of Human Casualties from the Siege of Seattle dated 2028
Mr Peter Collins, former employee of the Lammasu facility was found during a routine search for survivors after heavy bombing of sector 8. He was trapped under the rubble of his shelter, his wife and two children also died.
Case Closed.
Extract from Washington DC Newspaper 2038
The anti war protests are gaining momentum as news of possible peace talks circulate. It is rumoured that in three weeks the Senate will hold an unprecedented vote that will decide whether to invite the Transgenics to the table to discuss peace. We have yet been unable to confirm the rumours but hope a scheduled press conference for next week will in fact confirm the speculation.
Extract taken from Senator Druitt's journal 2028
Cecelia has successfully secured 10 votes, although granted the easiest it still gives me hope that we will get our 2/3 majority and end the military fiasco. I shall be meeting with 452 to discuss my intentions and hopefully ease any misgivings they may have about me. I am slowly raising my head from the position of shame it has held for many years.
Extract taken from A Senator's Life written by Jason Bently 2040
The assignation of Senator Druitt had the ability to renew hostilities, however, in the wake of her death differences were set aside and her achievements in bringing about a peaceful resolution to the conflict remembered. The transgenic nation honoured her by etching her name among the many already adorning the space needle slab that is exhibited at the National Museum of American History. She was an integral part of helping to build the transgenic nation that exists today. In 2038 a statue of her was erected in central Seattle and the Helen Druitt School officially opened by her only daughter Nancy Druitt.
Extract taken from X5-494's journal dated 2028
I am losing support, if Senator Druitt cannot win the vote I will find myself in an impossible situation. Even Max is advocating extreme force to end the Siege but I don't know if I can with good conscious support this action. Its strange how things change, if the Siege had occurred eight years ago I would have been all for the slaughter, it was my mandate for almost 20 years. I know that some think I've become weak but there is more strength and courage in my actions than they perhaps understand. I would like nothing more than to crush the army at our doorstep, but as always there are other things to consider, how would that action affect us afterwards. Only now do I understand consequences and if we want freedom we have to be able to live with our consequences.
Extract taken from Alec's War written by Professor Harold Fitzgibbons 2050
In 2028 a transgenic faction rose up and caused Alec to fight on two fronts. In his own words he admits to being blindsided, the faction being responsible for the deaths of 50 innocents. In 2030 the faction was tried by a transgenic court and sentenced to death, a grim day in transgenic history and another testament to 494's ability as a leader. Five members were beheaded, the first deaths ordered by the transgenic court established in 2029.
Extract from The TransSeattle Newspaper date unkown
The leader of the transgenic nation was laid to rest today. He succumbed two days ago to the bullet wounds inflicted by his assassin. When news first reached the public the whole of America paused and transgenics held vigil outside the medical centre in Seattle. Although Alec McDowell had retired from public life there were many who felt he still had some power. He had survived 5 assassination attempts before the one that took his life. No group has yet to claim responsibility and the killer is still at large. His family is in mourning at their home in Seattle and thanks the public for their support during this difficult time.
Extract taken from X5-452's journal dated 2028
I have blood on my hands, and have no words to explain it away. I have never liked the sight of blood and yesterday I stood with it all over my hands. After years of not touching a weapon I picked up a gun and fired emotionless and now I have innocent blood on my hands and I don't know if I can live with myself.
Extract taken from General Farr's Journal dated 2029
I have been tried by a group of my peers for crimes against transgenics, I stand by my actions and as I await judgement and sentencing I hold no guilt for what was done in a time of war. Only God has the power to judge my actions.
Extract from The TransSeattle Newspaper 2030
With the ink not even dry on the treaty between humans and transgenics we as a nation are already being asked to aid our allies. We are being asked to trade one war for another. The familiar threat has again resurfaced and our leader is asking us to unite with the humans to stamp this threat out. "It is with a heavy heart that I make this request today, but it is a necessary one. The familiar threat not only affects humans but also transgenics, they are a common enemy and united we can hopefully destroy them once and for all." Alec McDowell, leader of the transgenic nation was quoted as saying at a press conference held yesterday. At this point we cannot say definitively if the transgenic nation intends to declare war on the familiars but as reports filter through it is looking more likely that peace was short lived.
Epitaph from the headstone of X5-494's grave
Here lies Alec McDowell (X5-494)
Genetically Empowered
He came, He saw, He conquered.
In loving memory of a family and nation
TBC
