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As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.<\/strong><\/p>\n Demosthenes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Cristian was standing at centre stage a little nervous, trying to think of what to say.<\/p>\n Soon they were all seated and waiting.<\/p>\n \u201cWelcome to the year 1992. For some of you the future, for others the past.<\/p>\n Gentleman we are at war with an insidious enemy that is enslaving mankind through financial means. We have become a world that is dependent on the burning of fossil fuels. It has become the reason for wars and the excuse of corrupt governments to restrict freedoms, enslave and kill. The corporations and the oil companies rule the world of my day and into the future.<\/p>\n I have brought you here so that we may break the back of this group, the Elders. They are responsible for the ethnic cleansing and murder of millions of people masked behind the guise of hate in the name of profit and a hidden agenda.<\/p>\n I think the root of the problem goes even further. The climate here is becoming toxic. \u00a0Agribusiness is cutting down millions of acres of our forests to produce the animals we are all guilty of consuming.<\/p>\n All of us, I mean including me need to find better ways to feed our population, we start with power and then we move on to find better ways to feed ourselves without harming the planet. Right now children go hungry while we make sure our cattle have feed. Farmers have been convinced that they need to pour toxic chemicals over their crops so they can increase profits. Huge parts of our planet have become deforested in order to keep us eating foods that are making us obese and sick.<\/p>\n The polar ice caps are melting, and cities around the world that host a huge part of our population will be underwater in the near future. Crop failures will kill many more slowly and painfully.<\/p>\n Corrupt Politicians financed by the Elders stand idly by while the ordinary man is held captive in financial servitude.<\/p>\n We are at war gentleman, and you are the only ones that can change that.<\/p>\n We can change the past. We can break our dependence on fossil fuels and chemicals. We can root out the enemy from their high places. We can give our species a fighting chance.”<\/p>\n Everybody in the Hall stood up and wildly applauded.<\/p>\n Cristian was humbled by the response. He called for Arthur, Dorothy, M1 and Lorelei. \u201cGentleman these are your hosts, without them, all this would not be possible.\u201d<\/p>\n The applause continued with renewed vigour.<\/p>\n \u201cThere will be a short break,\u201d Lorelei whispered in his ear.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, I am told there is fresh coffee and cake in the cafeteria.\u201d<\/p>\n Cristian walked down from the stage, many shook his hand.<\/p>\n Albert and Stephen walked up to him. \u201cInspiring speech Cristian,\u201d Said Stephen. \u201cI am wondering why I am here?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI was wondering the same thing\u201d inquired Albert.<\/p>\n \u201cYou two men are the best thinkers of our times. The men here respect you as I do. You are to be the leaders of these scientists. I am a warrior I am built for the fight.\u00a0I would leave the heavy thinking to the two of you if you would accept the task. You would become my science advisers. Have some coffee and cake and discuss this between the two of you.”<\/p>\n The two men looked at each other and nodded. It was Albert who spoke first.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian I would be proud to do this.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian I owe you my life I would stand beside you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEinstein and Hawking, the dream team. How could we lose?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou mean Hawking and Einstein,\u201d Stephen said chuckling. With that, all three of them laughed.<\/p>\n \u201cI am going for cake,” said Cristian. The three of them did the slow walk side by side into the cafeteria.<\/p>\n They all had cake and then came work. The scientists and inventors were back in the lecture hall.<\/p>\n \u201cGentleman here is a sampling of future technology. M1 will give you a tour. Some of those inventors among you are responsible for their inception.”<\/p>\n They saw the multi-layered internally mirrored transparent solar panels. Solar panels built-in into a glass window. Led lights, Lithium Batteries, living bio-batteries, and vacuum-sealed glass tubes for heating water. Wind generators, microinverters, charge controllers and more. HHO generators converted water to hydrogen and oxygen gas to be used for safer cooking and to run combustion engines to power the very cars the Elders would help finance.<\/p>\n Behind them was a screen with ongoing pictures and movies showing huge wind generators and solar panel farms. Solar hot water arrays generate steam to make electricity.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have this here now why are people not using the technology?\u201d One asked.<\/p>\n Cristian answered. \u201cOil and gas are an addiction that we cannot break. This technology could save us right now. It would mean stopping the flow of oil. The Elders are far too powerful to let that happen. It would be too little too late. If we can bring this technology back to the past and almost give it away. It would crush the hold The Elders have on the world and possibly save the planet.”<\/p>\n \u201cHow do we finance this? If the Elders are behind the money we won\u2019t find the means.”<\/p>\n \u201cM1.\u201d<\/p>\n M1 rolled a cart full of gold bars and handed one to each of them.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is by no means a bribe just a demonstration. Take one home with you. There is<\/p>\n much more. If you are just interested in profit you may want to change sides. The Elders will give you money, at least while you are needed then they will end you. The money for your ventures will come from the Alliance if you decide to join. If you do I warn you, your lives will be in danger the Elders are vicious.”<\/p>\n Every one of the gold bars was returned to the cart.<\/p>\n \u201cExcellent Gentleman welcome to the Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Wolf Alliance\u201d was the yell from the crowd.<\/p>\n Everyone yelled the same thing \u201cThe Wolf Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAnd so it is. The Wolf Alliance\u201d said Cristian.<\/p>\n \u201cNow some of you may be feeling it is wrong to take the ideas of others as we have seen others do in the past.\u00a0If there is an inventor here that does not want his inventions shared by the others in this room. Say so now.\u201d<\/p>\n The room was silent.<\/p>\n \u201cI have tried to bring as many of the original inventors here as possible. Some of you will lose the recognition you deserve because of the timelines. There is no other way unless you would like to be relocated to a different time. That can be arranged. Some of you in this room have done that very thing. If you would like it known to the others please stand up. Tesla was the first to stand up followed by six others. These gentlemen have left their lives in the future to try to do what we are doing right now. They deserve our respect. M1 has handed each of you chocolate if you eat it will give you a boost of knowledge so you can accomplish this task\u201d<\/p>\n A hand went up. \u201cCristian I am allergic to chocolate.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPlease come up here and see me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone had chocolate save one. They were given the knowledge up to the year 2012.<\/p>\n A lone man came up to see Cristian. \u201cCould you hold my watch for a moment?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes,\u201d He took the watch. \u201cIt pricked me\u201d he received the same knowledge as the others.<\/p>\n Cristian addressed the men in the room \u201cIt has been a long day, for one I am going to get some rest. Contact M1 if you have any needs.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGoodnight Gentleman.\u201d<\/p>\n In the cafeteria, Stephen approached Cristian \u201cI have something to discuss with you Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, Stephen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI have reason to believe that I may not be entirely human.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cA hybrid actually Stephen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou knew?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJust confirmed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat do we do Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAre you still committed to this project?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThen nothing changes Stephen. I am sure you are not the only one.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t go home Cristian. Not like this completely healed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt would be hard to explain Stephen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou could choose relocation to another time? Take some time to consider it Stephen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n Cristian went to his bedroom to find his wife standing near the bed.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat is that you are wearing wife?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cA silk scarf Husband and heels.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou are very beautiful. The scarf seems a little small or are your breasts bigger?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, they are and so is my belly. Would you like me to take off the scarf so you can have a closer look Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI think I would enjoy that.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can’t walk in these heels Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou don\u2019t need to walk sweetie just stand there for a moment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCareful the ladies are a little tender.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOh Oh, just as I suspected.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThey are absolutely perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n Morning came way too soon as it often did when he was at home.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian you have guests waiting.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThanks, Watcher.\u201d<\/p>\n He entered a cafeteria filled with people almost finished\u00a0eating breakfast.<\/p>\n \u201cGood morning Arthur what do we available to have for breakfast?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cScrambled plant-based eggs, veggie bacon, veggie sausage, pancakes, bagels, and toast. After your speech, your wife has removed all animal products from the menu.”<\/p>\n \u201cGood morning Husband.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMorning sweetie, quite an amazing breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cArthur eggs on the toast and don\u2019t spare the \u00a0veggie sausage.\u201d<\/p>\n Lorelei fixed him a coffee and put it on his tray.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you, wife, that is a very fetching scarf you have around your neck\u201d she beamed a secret smile at him.\u201cThank you, Arthur, thank Dorothy for me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian we have a spot for you here.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGood morning.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe have been working on a manifesto for the Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cInteresting what an excellent idea.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cActually everyone is working on it. It was Hawking and Einstein who thought of it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSomeone has drawn a logo for the Alliance as well. Here it is.\u201d<\/p>\n He handed Cristian a piece of printed paper with an outline of a wolf\u2019s head baring fangs coloured in blue inside a circle of Red. It would become a flag of war against the Elders.<\/p>\n Cristian was glad to see the group coming together. He ate another forkful of his poached eggs. He looked over at Lorelei. His mind wandered thinking of her in heels the night before.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian everyone is assembling in the hall Albert is going to speak.\u201d<\/p>\n He wolfed down the remaining faux eggs and toast. He gulped his coffee down and grabbed a sausage off his plate. He took his tray to the counter and said \u201cGreat breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian they are waiting for you, you better hurry,\u201d said Lorelei.<\/p>\n He walked into the lecture, hall the logo was projected on the screen. The words Wolf and Alliance wrapped around the logo.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian nice of you to join us.\u201d Cristian waved to Albert to acknowledge his tardiness and then sat down in the back row.<\/p>\n \u201cOn to business I have assembled the Manifesto and had M1 print out copies for you.\u201d<\/p>\n Cristian found a paper in front of him with the logo and the words. Wolf Alliance Manifesto printed across the top of the sheet.<\/p>\n There were ten short numbered paragraphs.<\/p>\n This manifesto contains the paramount key points for our members.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 1. All sentient beings are to be treated as equals without discrimination of Gender, Colour, Race, Beliefs, or Planet of Origin including all those mechanical or biologically constructed. No beings or animals wild or domestic should be subjected to cruel circumstances including animal testing of products and long periods of confinement.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 2. No devices should be researched, devised or constructed for the purpose of the destruction of other beings. Unless it is the last resort for the protection of beings under persecution.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 3. All non-destructive technology, devices, inventions and medicines that would benefit other beings; should be made available at the cost of manufacture or the designs of the inventions shall be given to everyone freely. Unless the technology could be used in weapons of war or destruction.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 4. The membership is to decide as to when the technology will be held back from cultures when it would do more harm than good.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 5. We strive to find natural technologies that will nurture our planet, and other planets and it’s peoples. We avoid achieving these goals by chemical, biological, destructive agricultural or atomic means. Deforestation for animal agriculture is not acceptable. We are the protectors.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 6. The Alliance will be self-supporting through contributions from its own membership refusing any outside financing. Lest the rich attempt control of the Alliance.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 7. Progress should never be attempted while children and people in any world suffer or go hungry. Feed the hungry, comfort those in need. Education should be freely available to all who seek it.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 8. Monitor the media. Watch for misinformation at the hands of their puppet masters.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 9. Make the governments, media and industries of the world accountable for their actions. When possible by non violent means.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 10. The Wolf Alliance exists to serve others.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Cristian was very impressed with what the men had done overnight.<\/p>\n \u201cNow who here will vote as to accept the manifesto as it is written.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAll those in favour\u201d A loud aye thundered across the room.<\/p>\n \u201cThose who disagree.\u201d The room now silent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe now will decide on the leadership of the Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIs there anyone here that would be opposed to Cristian leading us and becoming the first member?\u201d The room was silent again.<\/p>\n \u201cGentleman our leader.\u201d There was applause as Albert summoned him to the stage.<\/p>\n \u201cAlbert thank you. Don\u2019t run away. Stephen could you come up.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWell done on the manifesto gentleman I am amazed\u00a0at your efforts.\u00a0I propose to make Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking members and my Science advisers. They would be my seconds, are there any in this room who would be opposed?\u201d The room once again was quiet.<\/p>\n \u201cGood. We should get on the business of the membership. I propose that everyone here become a member of the Alliance.<\/p>\n This would include my wife Lorelei, M1, Arthur, and Dorothy.”<\/p>\n \u201cALL IN FAVOUR?\u201d Cristian yelled out at the crowd. The answer was a roar of whistling clapping and stomping feet.<\/p>\n \u201cThose opposed.\u201d Silence for a moment and then laughter.<\/p>\n \u201cM1 see if the new members in the kitchen could spare a moment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLorelei, Arthur, Dorothy we have made everyone here members of the Alliance including you. If you would join us.” The three looked at each other and nodded. One of the men quickly brought each a copy of the manifesto.<\/p>\n \u201cGentleman our newest members and the people who feed you.\u201d<\/p>\n Everyone stood up and applauded the three.<\/p>\n \u201cWelcome all new members to the Wolf Alliance\u201d The roar started again and went on for quite a while. Cristian thought to stop them but refrained, it was their day.<\/p>\n The three newest members headed to the kitchen to finish cooking lunch.<\/p>\n \u201cOnto business, please get together in whatever groups you would like to split into, to discuss how you want to bring technology back to your respective eras. Whether it be solar heating, solar panels, better electric motors, batteries, hydrogen, and oxygen power packs that can be used to convert existing or future cars. Consider how you will disseminate the information to the public” With that, the men started to separate into small groups excluding none.<\/p>\n Cristian quietly slipped out the door and took a deep breath and headed for the cafeteria.<\/p>\n \u201cCoffee Husband?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, wife.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou sure caused a lot of noise in there.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI guess I did.\u201d Cristian was deep in thought.<\/p>\n \u201cI have a little leftover carrot cake in the fridge from last night. Are you interested?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, Lorelei I would love some\u201d She brought him a corner piece of the cake with most of the icing scraped off. Just the way he liked it. She could see he was deep in thought and started to leave for the kitchen.”<\/p>\n \u201cLorelei.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, Husband.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI love you very much.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI know Cristian, because you could not do anything else, as I could not.\u201d With that, she disappeared into the kitchen.<\/p>\n Stephen walked into the cafeteria and poured himself a coffee.<\/p>\n \u201cMay I join you Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAbsolutely Stephen. How are the members of the Alliance doing?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cVery Well they are coming up with solid plans to get the technology out to the masses.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThat isn’t what you came to talk to me about is it?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo, I have decided that the old Stephen must die. I will relocate to the past and continue to work on my equations and then send them to myself in the future for publication.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIngenious.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHow do we fake my death Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI have a way, prepare yourself for a bit of a shock.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am on it Cristian,\u201d said Watcher.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks, Watcher.\u201d<\/p>\n A few minutes later the old Stephen Hawking squashed in the wheelchair rolled through the doorway.<\/p>\n Stephen handled it all very well. \u201cM1 you have done an excellent job of duplicating me. A computerized slow-talking voice answered. \u201cThank you, Stephen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPlease M1 now could you take the chair away\u201d M1 rolled the wheelchair away and took it to the warehouse.<\/p>\n \u201cI know that must have been tough Stephen. I wanted to show you we could handle the transition. Stephen if there are any messages that you want to be said to anyone let me know.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJust tell Jane two words for me ‘Thank you.’\u201d<\/p>\n What time period do you want to live in Stephen?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI will let you know Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSure.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am going back to help our members. Albert wants to see you as well.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPlease send him in.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian I understand that I die in 1955 because I refuse treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, Albert.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI changed my mind I would like to live, this cause has given me a reason to live. You fixed Stephen is that correct?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI would like the same, but I would still like to fake my death in 1955. I understand that you can arrange that?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes, Albert it can be done.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAlbert, could you look at my watch and tell me if you recognize the words?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can have a look, ouch it has a sharp edge. You sneaky man.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen and where will you live Albert?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSomewhere warm and quiet. My equations may have been incomplete, I need to work them out.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe Stephen and you could work them out together.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNow that is an interesting idea,\u201d said Albert.<\/p>\n He was sure that Einstein and Hawking, or Hawking and Einstein would mathematically prove that time travel and folding space and singularity ships were possible. It was even possible that time travel would become possible because of those two minds.<\/p>\n In a few days, he would start to transport the scientists and inventors home to their chosen Eras. He would send each of them on their way with a hundred thousand dollars each and a couple of gold bars.<\/p>\n In the closing meeting, he sent them a warning not to discuss the Alliance until the technologies were published or made public.<\/p>\n He suggested that they made working prototypes and make them public as soon as they could. Their lives were in danger. He made mention of attempts on Tesla in his future years and that all of his technology was to be stolen and misused.<\/p>\n He assumed the Elders would lose interest in them after the technology was part of the public domain.<\/p>\n One at a time he returned them home. Arthur and Dorothy went back to their children with a hundred thousand dollar bonus.<\/p>\n Only the dream team remained.<\/p>\n \u201cStephen stay as long as you need to there is no hurry.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAlbert it is time to take you home I will pick you up again in 1955.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGood I want to see Elsa again.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cShall we go?\u201d Albert was returned a few minutes after he left. Cristian climbed back into the Ascalon.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TEMPUS CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish. Demosthenes Cristian was standing at centre stage a little nervous, trying to think of what to say. 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