My people have a saying. Tuivakh ver eshalakh. The truth is mighty. It is this saying that gives the name to the service that keeps the peace among the Clans. The Ver Eshalakh are a Clan unto themselves. It was my pleasure to serve them actively for nineteen standard years, and though I am part of the Federation Starfleet now, I still serve them in a passive role. Once part of a Clan, you leave only by doing dishonor to the Clan’s name. “Dul’krah, it’s Eleya. I’ve got a job for you. Report to my ready room ASAP, please.” Elder Phohl is there to greet me. “Lieutenant.” “Thank you, sir. Captain.”