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.
The first film was an early role of actor Tyrone Burke. He originally had a small appearance as the Freak Show Host. However, the audience reaction to him was surprisingly strong, leading to his role being greatly expanded as a trickster mentor for Jack and launching his film career.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The first film was an early role of actor Tyrone Burke. He originally had a small appearance as the Freak Show Host. However, the audience reaction to him was surprisingly strong, leading to his role being greatly expanded as a trickster mentor for Jack and launching his film career.
The Ringmaster condemns Jack to relive this night, forcing him to watch Sarah die again and again, each time in a different way. The sequel follows Jack as he attempts to learn more about the Ringmaster. The third film concludes with him finally breaking the curse and saving Sarah.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Ringmaster condemns Jack to relive this night, forcing him to watch Sarah die again and again, each time in a different way. The sequel follows Jack as he attempts to learn more about the Ringmaster. The third film concludes with him finally breaking the curse and saving Sarah.
The show quickly devolves into a bizarre decadence of various erotic fantasies. Jack becomes overwhelmed by the constant barrage from the dancers, fortune tellers, clowns, magicians, and other performers. He tries to leave with Sarah, only for her to be killed in the final act.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The show quickly devolves into a bizarre decadence of various erotic fantasies. Jack becomes overwhelmed by the constant barrage from the dancers, fortune tellers, clowns, magicians, and other performers. He tries to leave with Sarah, only for her to be killed in the final act.
The series centers on Jack, a New York banker. One day, he meets a mysterious woman named Sarah and becomes enraptured. She invites him to a nighttime circus being held nearby in which she is the lead performer, promising it's a show he will "never forget."
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The series centers on Jack, a New York banker. One day, he meets a mysterious woman named Sarah and becomes enraptured. She invites him to a nighttime circus being held nearby in which she is the lead performer, promising it's a show he will "never forget."
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.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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.
Petty Officer Stewart Rivers, who served as Enterprise's sanitation engineer, had a twin brother, Douglas, who was an officer aboard Columbia.
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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.
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.
The capital of North America is New York City, reborn after the nuclear strike in World War III. The second-largest city is Mexico City, followed by San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Miami.
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The capital of North America is New York City, reborn after the nuclear strike in World War III. The second-largest city is Mexico City, followed by San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Miami.
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.
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.
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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.
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
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
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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
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
He already has two people in mind for his crew. The first is Charles "Trip" Tucker III, currently deputy engineer on Saratoga, to be his chief. The second is the celebrated astronomer Dr. Cole Hendron, a friend of his late father, to be his science officer.
September 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
He already has two people in mind for his crew. The first is Charles "Trip" Tucker III, currently deputy engineer on Saratoga, to be his chief. The second is the celebrated astronomer Dr. Cole Hendron, a friend of his late father, to be his science officer.
#OnThisDay, 2150:
Commander Jonathan Beckett Archer is called to Starfleet HQ. In the office of Vice Admiral Forrest, he receives the news he had been wanting to hear for years: he is to be Captain of Enterprise.
Commander Jonathan Beckett Archer is called to Starfleet HQ. In the office of Vice Admiral Forrest, he receives the news he had been wanting to hear for years: he is to be Captain of Enterprise.
September 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#OnThisDay, 2150:
Commander Jonathan Beckett Archer is called to Starfleet HQ. In the office of Vice Admiral Forrest, he receives the news he had been wanting to hear for years: he is to be Captain of Enterprise.
Commander Jonathan Beckett Archer is called to Starfleet HQ. In the office of Vice Admiral Forrest, he receives the news he had been wanting to hear for years: he is to be Captain of Enterprise.
Mark Bachenkall
Born: 2122, Monroe, Wisconsin, Federated North American States
Rank: Petty Officer
Role: Helmsman
Born: 2122, Monroe, Wisconsin, Federated North American States
Rank: Petty Officer
Role: Helmsman
August 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Mark Bachenkall
Born: 2122, Monroe, Wisconsin, Federated North American States
Rank: Petty Officer
Role: Helmsman
Born: 2122, Monroe, Wisconsin, Federated North American States
Rank: Petty Officer
Role: Helmsman
Annie Rachel Naiman
Born: 2129, Rochester, New York, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 2nd Class
Role: Computer Technician
Born: 2129, Rochester, New York, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 2nd Class
Role: Computer Technician
August 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Annie Rachel Naiman
Born: 2129, Rochester, New York, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 2nd Class
Role: Computer Technician
Born: 2129, Rochester, New York, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 2nd Class
Role: Computer Technician
Various other items, like blankets, plates, cutlery, supply boxes, medical gear, etc., were built by Marsden-Spiro, the largest supplier of essential goods for Earth's colonies.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Various other items, like blankets, plates, cutlery, supply boxes, medical gear, etc., were built by Marsden-Spiro, the largest supplier of essential goods for Earth's colonies.
Sports equipment for the ship's gymnasium were purchased from various companies, including Fila, Nike, and Adidas.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Sports equipment for the ship's gymnasium were purchased from various companies, including Fila, Nike, and Adidas.
Phase pistols, phase rifles, and torpedoes were built by Rheinmetall, as were various machine tools.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Phase pistols, phase rifles, and torpedoes were built by Rheinmetall, as were various machine tools.
The shuttlepods were built by Antonov in Ukraine.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The shuttlepods were built by Antonov in Ukraine.
ACOM, Angola's largest technology firm, built the computer core.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
ACOM, Angola's largest technology firm, built the computer core.
The warp nacelles were constructed by Chengdu Group in Shanghai.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The warp nacelles were constructed by Chengdu Group in Shanghai.
The hull was designed by the European aerospace firms Fincantieri and BAE. United Earth Steel manufactured the tritanium for construction.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The hull was designed by the European aerospace firms Fincantieri and BAE. United Earth Steel manufactured the tritanium for construction.
The construction of Enterprise was a truly global effort. As the ship was meant to represent all of humanity, companies throughout the world were contracted to build the ship.
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The construction of Enterprise was a truly global effort. As the ship was meant to represent all of humanity, companies throughout the world were contracted to build the ship.
#OnThisDay, 2144:
Dr. Arik Soong is captured by the Vulcan Argosy and delivered to Earth. His trial becomes a media circus as he stole twenty augment embryos for what is then an unknown purpose.
Dr. Arik Soong is captured by the Vulcan Argosy and delivered to Earth. His trial becomes a media circus as he stole twenty augment embryos for what is then an unknown purpose.
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
#OnThisDay, 2144:
Dr. Arik Soong is captured by the Vulcan Argosy and delivered to Earth. His trial becomes a media circus as he stole twenty augment embryos for what is then an unknown purpose.
Dr. Arik Soong is captured by the Vulcan Argosy and delivered to Earth. His trial becomes a media circus as he stole twenty augment embryos for what is then an unknown purpose.
Katreen Riley
Born: 2126, Paradise Cay, California, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 1st Class
Role: Armory Specialist, Security Team Bravo
Born: 2126, Paradise Cay, California, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 1st Class
Role: Armory Specialist, Security Team Bravo
July 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Katreen Riley
Born: 2126, Paradise Cay, California, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 1st Class
Role: Armory Specialist, Security Team Bravo
Born: 2126, Paradise Cay, California, Federated North American States
Rank: Crewman, 1st Class
Role: Armory Specialist, Security Team Bravo
Tamara Palmer
Born: 2126, Horndon-on-the-Hill, England
Rank: Private
Role: Alpha Team Combat Medic
Born: 2126, Horndon-on-the-Hill, England
Rank: Private
Role: Alpha Team Combat Medic
July 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tamara Palmer
Born: 2126, Horndon-on-the-Hill, England
Rank: Private
Role: Alpha Team Combat Medic
Born: 2126, Horndon-on-the-Hill, England
Rank: Private
Role: Alpha Team Combat Medic