On Exogens

The exogens, also known as xenoforms, are recognized by these titles due to our human interpretations, where we have merged the roots signifying "externally generated" or "foreign-made" to describe them. Regrettably, the term "exogen" has persisted as a somewhat prejudiced descriptor, encompassing any non-human entity, whether constructed, mechanical, or programmatic. This term, it seems, remains ingrained in our lexicon.

In recent times, valiant attempts have been made to adopt the distinct appellations various xenoforms have chosen for themselves, with the most prominent being the "Starborn." Yet, motivation to rectify this linguistic oversight appears scarce. It's essential to acknowledge that the use of either term acts as a marker, revealing the speaker's species.


Within the realm of this narrative, we focus our attention on the Starborn. However, it's a realm filled with uncertainties, for who can ascertain the number of exogen species in existence? As we can demonstrate the existence of N+1 species, the possibility of N+2, and beyond, looms large. It is imperative for the human reader to remember that to these exogens, we are the outsiders.


The narratives presented here, from the perspective of the Starborn, have been painstakingly translated from their informational language into American English. Nevertheless, it is crucial to comprehend that their thoughts, expressions, deeds, and concepts differ vastly from our own. While American English is the author's native tongue, envision the challenge of conveying the same sentiments from an entirely different standpoint. It parallels the efforts of Alexander Pope or Thomas Hobbes in translating Homer's Iliad from Greek into (Oxford) English; they conveyed the same substance but not the exact verbiage.


Hence, dear reader, I beseech your patience as the stories unfold, crafted in a manner that aligns with my role as the storyteller, adapting to a narrative voice comfortable to me.


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