In the counsel chamber the ancient ones gather to discuss current decline of resources on the planet. As they gather, Kronos is pondering on how they can replenish the supplies. He comes to the conclusion that they need to send envoys to other planets in their galaxy to find these resources. The ancient ones convene.

“We are going to die!” says Krayne. He is in second command to Kronos. His purpose is to let the king know the stability of the planet.

“Our planet is dieing, if we do not take action soon; we will not be able to sustain life. We must take action!”

As Pi is looking over his charts of nearby galaxies he comes across several that may serve them for lifetimes to come.

“My Lord.” He interrupts Krayne, “ I see many galaxies with planets to serve our needs. We must send our armies to take control of these resources so that we may survive.”

“The armies are ready on your command.” Sag replies,  “At this time we have the weapons and man power to take entire systems and use them for our needs. I believe we should act now before the people of our planet start…” “ Start what?” Krayne exclaims. “Before they start rebelling against us thinking we do not care about them.” Sag continues.

“We have provided for our people for many millennium, and we can not allow allegations or false propaganda out into the masses that will create an uprising. I agree with the others that we must act now before we have to start rationing our food and resources. If we act now we can avoid these things to come.”

Kronos sighs, “ Thyme, I have not heard from you. What are your thoughts?”

As Thyme ponders Krayne bursts out. “ Why do you waste your energy with this weak mind? You put your trust in his word for what? For our amusement I say, he never offers anything more than what we recommend.” Raising his voice, showing the authority he holds tells Krayne that he is out of line with his judgment. “ Thyme has been our adviser and without his input our decisions are incomplete, without substance. He keeps us in-line with our reasoning. We hold true to our course in the universe because of his reasoning, because of his abilities to see truth from those who have wished our demise. Please let him answer to these recommendations that this council has brought forth. What are your thoughts Thyme?”

“ As I sit here and listen to these recommendations, I can not stop thinking about the future. What happens when our armies attempt to seize these other planets and we fail? I believe that we need to send recon units to the less industrious plants first. Take control of those without eradicating a species.

 We have populated our solar system and used up all our resources. We have the power to continue through the universe and keep the resources coming into our planet; this is true. I feel it is also our responsibility to give back to the universe so that the universe does not punish us for what we are about to do. Lets bring our knowledge to another species for resources we need. All agree?”

As the other council members agree to this statement, Kronos stands to speak.

“ I am in agreement with the council, we must act now to save ourselves. The universe will heal. In time as we are consuming for our needs, I am certain that the universe is still growing and providing for its own needs. We will give back in time, but for now send out our armies so that the people see we care about our future, our own existence, and our future. Thyme, I heed your warnings and ask that you find a solution to your feelings of punishment for our actions. This council is adjourned.”